THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

203

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Section 291-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsections (c) and (d) to read as follows:

     "(c)  No operator of any pickup truck may operate the vehicle with any passenger [twelve] seventeen years of age or under in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle, unless one of the following applies:

     (1)  An emergency exists that threatens the life of the passenger being transported in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle; or

     (2)  The vehicle is being operated in parades, caravans, or exhibitions which are officially authorized or otherwise permitted by law.

     (d)  Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a [fine]:

     (1)  Fine of [$25] $45 for each violation[; provided that any person who violates subsection (c) shall be subject to a fine of $50 for each separate violation.];

     (2)  Surcharge of $10 which shall be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund established pursuant to section 321H-4; and

     (3)  Surcharge of $10 which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund established pursuant to section 321-22.5."

     SECTION 2.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

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Report Title:

Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions

 

Description:

Prohibits pickup truck passengers who are seventeen years of age or under from riding in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle.  Imposes a fine of $45 for each violation.  Imposes a $10 surcharge to be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund.  Imposes a $10 surcharge to be deposited into the trauma system special fund.

 

 

 

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