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2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-19 Garages to report.

§291C-19 Garages to report.
The person in charge of any garage or repair shop to which is brought any motor vehicle that shows evidence of having been involved in a collision of which written report must be made by the driver as provided in chapter 287, or struck by any bullet, shall report to the police department, within twenty-four hours after the motor vehicle is received by the garage or repair shop, giving the vehicle identification number, registration number, and the name and address of the owner or driver of the vehicle. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2021, c 124, §9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-20 Disclosure of traffic collision reports.

§291C-20
Disclosure of traffic collision reports.
(a) Any traffic collision report required under this chapter shall be made without prejudice to the person required to report information concerning the collision and shall be for the confidential use of the police department, except that the department shall, upon request, disclose the record, to any person directly concerned in the traffic collision or having a proper interest therein, including:
(1) The driver or drivers involved, or the employer, parent, or legal guardian thereof;
(2) The authorized representative of any person involved in the collision;
(3) Any person injured in the collision;
(4) The owners of vehicles or property damaged in the collision;
(5) Any law enforcement agency; and
(6) Any court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) Any person who may sue because of death resulting from a collision shall be deemed a party directly concerned.
(c) In the event of a conflict between this section and any other law, including sections 286-171 and 286-172 and chapter 92F, this section shall control. [L 1996, c 275, §1; am L 2021, c 124, §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-21 Provisions of parts III to XIV refer to vehicles upon the highways; exceptions.

§291C-21 Provisions of parts III to XIV refer to vehicles upon the highways; exceptions.
The provisions of parts III to XIV relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways except, where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-23 Obedience to police officers.

§291C-23 Obedience to police officers.
It shall be a petty misdemeanor for any person to wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1978, c 222, §9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-24 Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.

§291C-24 Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
Every person riding an animal or driving any animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except those provisions of this chapter which by their very nature can have no application. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-25 Persons working on highways; exceptions.

§291C-25 Persons working on highways; exceptions.
Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter except those contained in part XI shall not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles, and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-26 Authorized emergency vehicles.

§291C-26 Authorized emergency vehicles.
(a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm and vehicles used by police officers while in the performance of a police function, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions herein stated.
(b) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
(1) Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;
(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the driver does not endanger life or property;
(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions;
(5) Drive on the shoulder and median of roadways; and
(6) Drive in controlled-access roadways, highways, and facilities.
(c) The exemptions granted in subsection (b) to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when the vehicle is making use of authorized audible and visual signals; provided that use of an authorized audible signal shall not be required if it is not reasonably necessary under the circumstances. This subsection shall not apply to police vehicles.
(d) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall those provisions protect the driver from the consequences of the driver's reckless disregard for the safety of others. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 2002, c 93, §1; am L 2003, c 112, §2; am L 2023, c 16, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-27 Emergency vehicle stopped for emergencies; duty of approaching vehicle.

§291C-27 Emergency vehicle stopped for emergencies; duty of approaching vehicle.
(a) A driver of a vehicle that is approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped for an emergency, investigation of a possible traffic violation, rendering assistance to a police officer, or other official duties, as indicated by the flashing emergency lights of the stopped emergency vehicle, shall:
(1) Slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe under the circumstances of an emergency road situation ahead. Reasonableness and prudence shall take into account weather conditions, road conditions, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the immediate area. If necessary, the driver shall come to a complete stop before making a lane change under paragraph (2); and
(2) Make a lane change into the adjacent lane if necessary and if it is safe to do so, or if possible, to two lanes over which leaves one lane between the driver and the emergency vehicle.
(b) As used in this section, "emergency vehicle" means a police or fire department vehicle, ocean safety vehicle, emergency medical services vehicle, freeway service patrol vehicle, sheriff division vehicle, Hawaii emergency management agency vehicle, county emergency management vehicle, civil defense vehicle, department of transportation harbors division vehicle, department of land and natural resources division of conservation and resources enforcement vehicle, or a tow truck.
(c) Violation of subsection (a) shall not be subject to section 287-20, relating to furnishing proof of financial responsibility.
A violation of subsection (a) shall constitute a violation if no death or injury results from the violation.
If a death or injury occurs and is attributable to the driver of the vehicle for a violation of subsection (a), then the driver shall instead be charged under section 707-702.5 for negligent homicide in the first degree; section 707-703 for negligent homicide in the second degree; section 707-704 for negligent homicide in the third degree; section 707-705 for negligent injury in the first degree; or section 707-706 for negligent injury in the second degree, as applicable. [L 2012, c 318, §2; am L 2015, c 192, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-31 Obedience to and required traffic-control devices.

§291C-31 Obedience to and required traffic-control devices.
(a) The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with law, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this chapter.
(b) No provision of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official sign is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, the section shall be effective even though no signs are erected or in place.
(c) Whenever official traffic-control devices are placed in position approximately conforming to law, such devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.
(d) Any official traffic-control device placed pursuant to law and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of this chapter, unless the contrary is established by competent evidence. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
Case Notes
Stop sign was authorized by operation of statutory presumption. 72 H. 573, 827 P.2d 648 (1992).
Statutory presumption did not impermissively shift State's burden of proof to defendant; presumption was directory rather than mandatory. 9 H. App. 73, 823 P.2d 154 (1992).
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-33 Pedestrian-control signals.

§291C-33 Pedestrian-control signals.
Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk", the symbols of a walking person or an upraised palm, or a countdown timer are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:
(1) Walk or Walking Person. Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles;
(2) Don't Walk or Upraised Palm. No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, whether flashing or steady, but any pedestrian who has partially completed the pedestrian's crossing on the Walk or Walking Person signal shall complete the crossing to a sidewalk or safety island while the Don't Walk or Upraised Palm signal is showing; and
(3) Countdown timer. If the pedestrian-control signal is equipped with a countdown timer, no pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal once the countdown begins, but any pedestrian who has partially completed the pedestrian's crossing when the countdown begins shall complete the crossing to a sidewalk or safety island before the countdown timer ends. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1981, c 190, §2; gen ch 1985; am L 2019, c 133, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-34 Flashing signals.

§291C-34 Flashing signals.
(a) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:
(1) Flashing Red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(2) Flashing Yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
(b) This section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in section 291C-91. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-35 Lane-direction-control signals.

§291C-35 Lane-direction-control signals.
When lane-direction-control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown, but shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-36 Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.

§291C-36 Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c), no person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal.
(b) No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.
(c) This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs, nor the placement on privately owned highways, by the owners of the highways, of signs, of a design and at places approved by the county official responsible for traffic control.
(d) Every prohibited sign, signal, or marking is declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1995, c 173, §4]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-37 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.

§291C-37 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-39 Traffic control devices; uniform standards and specifications.

§291C-39 Traffic control devices; uniform standards and specifications.
The department of transportation, after consultation with the counties, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 prescribing uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices installed pursuant to this chapter, including stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs, railroad warning approach signs, street name signs, crossing signs, any lines or markings on a roadway, and any other sign or marking required or authorized by the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as amended. [L 2019, c 207, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-41 Drive on right side of roadway; exceptions.

§291C-41 Drive on right side of roadway; exceptions.
(a) Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:
(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;
(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;
(3) Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or
(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted one-way traffic.
(b) Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(c) Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway, except when authorized by official traffic-control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under subsection (a)(2). This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-42 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.

§291C-42 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-43 Overtaking a vehicle or bicycle on the left.

§291C-43 Overtaking a vehicle or bicycle on the left.
The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles or bicycles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules hereinafter stated:
(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
(2) The driver of a vehicle passing or overtaking a bicyclist proceeding in the same direction shall allow at least three feet of separation between the right side of the driver's vehicle, including all mirrors or other protuberances, and the left side of the bicyclist, and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle.
(3) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of the driver's vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 2018, c 47, §2 and c 218, § §2, 9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-44 When overtaking on the right is permitted.

§291C-44 When overtaking on the right is permitted.
(a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:
(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;
(2) Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for and with lanes marked for two or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction;
(3) Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles.
(b) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2018, c 218, § §3, 9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-45 Limitations on overtaking on the left.

§291C-45 Limitations on overtaking on the left.
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by this part and unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within two hundred feet of any approaching vehicle. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-46 Further limitation on driving on left of center of roadway.

§291C-46 Further limitation on driving on left of center of roadway.
(a) No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
(1) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;
(2) When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing;
(3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
(b) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor under the conditions described in section 291C-41(a)(2), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-47 No-passing zones.

§291C-47 No-passing zones.
(a) The director of transportation is authorized to and the counties by ordinance with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may establish no-passing zones where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous and shall by appropriate signs or markings on the highway establish or indicate the beginning and the end of a no-passing zone and may place intermediate signs establishing or indicating the continued existence of a no-passing zone. Signs or markings placed by the director of transportation establishing the zone and signs or markings indicating the zone established by ordinance shall be clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person and every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof.
(b) Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection (a) no driver shall at any time drive on the left side of the roadway within such no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark such no-passing zone throughout its length.
(c) This section does not apply under the conditions described in section 291C-41(a)(2), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1974, c 133, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-48 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.

§291C-48 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
(a) The director of transportation and the counties with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(b) Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(c) A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of the island. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-49 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.

§291C-49 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply.
(1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.
(2) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.
(3) Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing specified traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
(4) Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2018, c 218, § §4, 9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-50 Following too closely.

§291C-50 Following too closely.
(a) The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
(b) The driver of a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle.
(c) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1984, c 273, §5]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-51 Driving on divided highways.

§291C-51 Driving on divided highways.
Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers.
No vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within any such dividing space, barrier, or section, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a cross-over or intersection as established, unless specifically prohibited by public authority. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-53 Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway or highway.

§291C-53 Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway or highway.
(a) The director of transportation by rules adopted in accordance with chapter 91, and the counties by ordinance, may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access roadway or highway within their respective jurisdictions by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic. Persons operating motorcycles which are otherwise permitted on a controlled-access roadway or highway shall be permitted to use any high occupancy vehicle lane designated on such roadway or highway. For the purposes of this subsection, "high occupancy vehicle lane" means a designated lane of a laned roadway where the use of such designated lane is restricted to vehicles carrying at least the minimum number of persons designated by the director of transportation as indicated on official signs and other official traffic-control devices, and to other vehicles as provided by rules adopted in accordance with chapter 91, or by county ordinance. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no person shall operate a neighborhood electric vehicle on any controlled-access roadway or highway.
(b) The director of transportation or a county adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlled-access roadway or highway on which such prohibitions are applicable and when in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated on such devices. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1983, c 123, §1; am L 1989, c 29, §2; am L 1993, c 224, § §3, 6; am L 1995, c 25, §1; am L 1997, c 309, § §1, 4; am L 1999, c 262, §3(3); am L 2007, c 42, §1]
Cross References
High occupancy vehicle lanes, see § §291C-221 to 291C-227.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-55 Oversized commercial vehicles; prohibition from using left lane.

§291C-55 Oversized commercial vehicles; prohibition from using left lane.
(a) Upon any roadway having three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, no commercial vehicle weighing ten thousand pounds or more shall be driven in the far left lane unless:
(1) The commercial vehicle is able to maintain speed with existing traffic flow; and
(2) The commercial vehicle is in the process of overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement.
(b) This section shall not apply to commercial vehicles occupying the left lane for the purpose of turning left or exiting, or preparing to turn left or exit.
(c) For the purposes of this section, "commercial vehicle" shall have the same meaning as in section 291-11.5. "Commercial vehicle" does not include buses or van pools operated by the counties. [L 2023, c 238, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-61 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.

§291C-61 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
(a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
(b) The right-of-way rule declared in subsection (a) is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-62 Vehicle turning.

§291C-62 Vehicle turning.
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicycle, or person approaching from the opposite direction or proceeding in the same direction when such vehicle, bicycle, or person is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 180, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-63 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.

§291C-63 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
(a) Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs.
(b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on the other highway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection; provided that if such a driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection, after driving past a yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-64 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.

§291C-64 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.
The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway (including bicycle lane or bicycle path) from an alley, building, private road, or driveway or from any public or private property other than a highway that is adjacent to the highway, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles or bicycles approaching on the highway (including bicycle lane or bicycle path) to be entered. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 180, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-65 Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.

§291C-65 Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by county ordinance, upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position clear of any intersection and parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right hand edge or curb of the highway or the nearest edge or curb when the highway has multiple lanes or when the highway is a divided highway or one-way street and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle is passed, except as otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-71 Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations.

§291C-71 Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations.
(a) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device specifically applicable to the pedestrian, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian-control signals as provided in sections 291C-32 and 291C-33.
(c) At all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-72 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.

§291C-72 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.
(a) The driver of a vehicle shall stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is either:
(1) Upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling; or
(2) Approaching the vehicle so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger,
and shall not proceed until the pedestrian has passed the vehicle and the driver can safely proceed.
For purposes of this section, "a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk" occurs when any part or extension of the pedestrian, including any part of the pedestrian's body, wheelchair, cane, crutch, or bicycle, is beyond the curb or edges of the traversable roadway and moves onto the roadway within an intersection or crosswalk.
(b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.
(c) Subsection (a) shall not apply under the conditions stated in section 291C-73(b).
(d) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
(e) Every person who violates this section shall be subject to the following penalties:
(1) For a first infraction, or any infraction not preceded within one year by a prior violation of this section, a fine of $150;
(2) For an infraction that occurs within one year of a prior violation of this section, a fine of $300 and revocation of the person's driver's license and privilege to operate a vehicle for a period of ninety days; and
(3) For an infraction that occurs within two years of two prior violations of this section, and for the fourth and each additional infraction of this section, regardless of when committed, a fine of $1,000, and revocation of the person's driver's license and privilege to operate a vehicle for a period of one hundred eighty days. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2005, c 73, §3; am L 2007, c 125, §1; am L 2019, c 132, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-73 Crossing at other than crosswalks.

§291C-73 Crossing at other than crosswalks.
(a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(b) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(c) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
(d) No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to the crossing movements.
(e) Every person who violates this section shall be fined $100. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2007, c 125, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-74 Drivers to exercise due care.

§291C-74 Drivers to exercise due care.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the driver's horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated person upon a roadway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-75 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.

§291C-75 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.
Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-76 Pedestrians on roadways.

§291C-76 Pedestrians on roadways.
(a) Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway, bicycle lane, or bicycle path.
(b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 180, §4]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-77 Pedestrians soliciting rides, business, or attention of motorist.

§291C-77 Pedestrians soliciting rides, business, or attention of motorist.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by county ordinance, no person shall stand in, walk along, or otherwise occupy a portion of a highway for the purpose of soliciting a ride, employment, business, or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.
(b) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1973, c 216, §2; am L 2015, c 35, §5]
Attorney General Opinions
Subsection (a) is not unconstitutionally vague. Att. Gen. Op. 75-17.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-79 Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks.

§291C-79 Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks.
The driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, building, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk extending across the alley, building entrance, road, or driveway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-81 Required position and method of turning at intersections.

§291C-81 Required position and method of turning at intersections.
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:
(1) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(2) Left turns. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle, and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.
(3) The director of transportation and the counties in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles turning at an intersection, and when such devices are so placed no driver of a vehicle shall turn a vehicle at an intersection other than as directed and required by such devices. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 180, §5; am L 1984, c 273, §6]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-82 Turning so as to proceed in the opposite direction.

§291C-82 Turning so as to proceed in the opposite direction.
(a) No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred feet.
(b) In addition to the prohibition in subsection (a), the director of transportation is authorized to and the counties may by ordinance with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions prohibit the turning of any vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction on the highway at any location where such turning would be dangerous to those using the highway or would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic.
(c) The director of transportation and the counties by ordinance with respect to the highways under their respective jurisdictions shall place signs which are clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person prohibiting the turning of a vehicle to proceed in the opposite direction. The signs shall be official signs and no person shall turn any vehicle in violation of the restrictions stated on such signs. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1974, c 133, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-84 Turning movements and required signals.

§291C-84 Turning movements and required signals.
(a) No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the roadway as required in section 291C-81, or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway, or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. No person shall so turn any vehicle without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided.
(b) A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the vehicle before turning; provided that for a bicycle or moped, such signal shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the bicycle or moped before turning, and shall be given when the bicycle or moped is stopped waiting to turn; and further provided that a signal by hand and arm need not be given continuously by the driver of a bicycle or moped if the hand is needed in the braking, control, or operation of the bicycle or moped.
(c) No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided herein to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal.
(d) The signals provided for in section 291C-85(b) shall be used to indicate an intention to turn, change lanes, or start from a parked position and shall not be flashed on one side only on a parked or disabled vehicle, or flashed as a courtesy or "do pass" signal to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1984, c 273, §7]