Enhances pedestrian safety by requiring drivers to wait until pedestrians are fully clear of the roadway before proceeding.

Hawaii HB2213 aims to improve pedestrian safety by amending existing law to ensure drivers maintain a safe distance from pedestrians. The bill specifies that drivers must wait until pedestrians have crossed half of the crosswalk plus an additional lane before proceeding. This change is intended to prevent fatalities and improve safety for all roadway users, particularly kupuna and individuals with limited mobility. The Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

Enhances pedestrian safety by requiring drivers to wait until pedestrians are fully clear of the roadway before proceeding.

Hawaii HB2213 aims to improve pedestrian safety by amending existing law to ensure drivers maintain a safe distance from pedestrians. The bill specifies that drivers must wait until pedestrians have crossed half of the crosswalk plus an additional lane before proceeding. This change is intended to prevent fatalities and improve safety for all roadway users, particularly kupuna and individuals with limited mobility. The Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.