SB971

Hawaii SB971 mandates that law enforcement officers must prevent unlicensed drivers from continuing to operate their vehicles after being cited.

Hawaii SB971 addresses the issue of unlicensed drivers on Hawaii's roads by establishing clear protocols for law enforcement. When a police officer lawfully stops a motor vehicle and cites the operator for driving without a valid license, the officer must prevent the operator from resuming the use of the vehicle. The vehicle may be removed by the registered owner or another licensed individual with the owner's permission, or it will be towed at the owner's expense if not removed in a reasonable time.