Hawaii HB2163 amends vehicle laws to require drivers to stop for pedestrians crossing within a crosswalk.

Hawaii HB2163 amends the state's vehicle laws to mandate that drivers must stop for pedestrians crossing the roadway within a crosswalk. This includes situations where the pedestrian is on the same half of the roadway as the vehicle or approaching from the opposite half. The bill defines a pedestrian crossing within a crosswalk as any part of the pedestrian, including their body, wheelchair, cane, crutch, or bicycle, moving onto the roadway within an intersection. The changes will take effect upon the bill's approval.

Hawaii HB2163 amends vehicle laws to require drivers to stop for pedestrians crossing within a crosswalk.

Hawaii HB2163 amends the state's vehicle laws to mandate that drivers must stop for pedestrians crossing the roadway within a crosswalk. This includes situations where the pedestrian is on the same half of the roadway as the vehicle or approaching from the opposite half. The bill defines a pedestrian crossing within a crosswalk as any part of the pedestrian, including their body, wheelchair, cane, crutch, or bicycle, moving onto the roadway within an intersection. The changes will take effect upon the bill's approval.