STAND. COM. REP. NO. 429

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: H.B. No. 1524

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.B. No. 1524 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this bill is to limit loud motor vehicle back-up beeper noises by:

(1) Providing drivers with the option of turning off audible reverse warning systems between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., provided that the vehicle is guided by another person who is positioned behind the vehicle with a clear view of both the vehicle's rearward path and the driver; and

(2) Requiring that any switch permitting the audible reverse warning system to be manually disengaged shall automatically turn off after a fixed period of time as specified by rule and automatically re-engage the audible reverse warning system.

The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and a concerned individual testified in support of this measure.

Backup warning beepers on large trucks and service vehicles produce a great deal of noise, especially during the late night and early morning hours, and account for a number of noise complaints to HPD each day. Your Committee finds that this measure offers relief from the noise of backup warning beepers while still providing needed protection for individuals walking behind these vehicles.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1524 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,

 

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JOSEPH M. SOUKI, Chair