SB2851 allows deaf individuals to designate their status on their vehicle registration to alert law enforcement.
SB2851 amends Hawaii law to allow deaf individuals to apply for a designation on their vehicle registration that alerts law enforcement officers of their condition. This aims to prevent miscommunication during traffic stops. The designation can be an international symbol for deafness or a numerical code. Access to this information is restricted except when a law enforcement officer accesses the vehicle's information. The definition of "deaf" includes those with an average loss in speech frequencies of 82 decibels or worse, certified by a qualified professional or demonstrated by tax forms.
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