Lowers the excessive speeding threshold in Hawaii from 30 to 20 mph over the speed limit.
This bill amends Hawaii's excessive speeding law, reducing the allowable speed over the limit from 30 to 20 mph. It also sets a new absolute speed limit of 70 mph, regardless of the posted speed limit. The bill aims to address the high rate of traffic accidents and fatalities in Hawaii, where roads are not designed for high speeds. The new standards are intended to improve safety by reducing the severity of crashes.
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