Report Title:

Traffic; Speed Limits

 

Description:

Sets maximum speed limits for state freeways and through highways. (HB1729 HD1)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1729

TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2002

H.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

 

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

SECTION 1. Section 291C-102, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) The director of transportation with respect to highways under the director's jurisdiction may place signs establishing maximum speed limits or minimum speed limits. Such signs shall be official signs and no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than a maximum speed limit and no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed less than a minimum speed limit stated on such signs. Unless otherwise adjusted by the director, the following maximum speed limits shall apply to highways under the director's jurisdiction:

(1) Freeway 65 miles per hour; and

(2) Through highway 45 miles per hour."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

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