Enhances pedestrian safety by clarifying driver obligations at crosswalks and increasing penalties for violations.

This bill aims to improve pedestrian safety in Hawaii by clarifying when drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and increasing penalties for violations. It establishes that drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks, even if the pedestrian is not yet fully in the crosswalk. The bill also strengthens penalties for violations, particularly in school zones, and creates additional criminal penalties when violations cause bodily injury. It provides heightened protections for blind and visually impaired pedestrians.

Enhances pedestrian safety by clarifying driver obligations at crosswalks and increasing penalties for violations.

This bill aims to improve pedestrian safety in Hawaii by clarifying when drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and increasing penalties for violations. It establishes that drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks, even if the pedestrian is not yet fully in the crosswalk. The bill also strengthens penalties for violations, particularly in school zones, and creates additional criminal penalties when violations cause bodily injury. It provides heightened protections for blind and visually impaired pedestrians.