Bill > SB616

This bill requires the immediate towing of motor vehicles that are not properly registered, do not have a valid safety inspection sticker, or are illegally parked in Hawaii. The legislation is aimed at addressing persistent parking problems in Hawaii's communities, such as vehicles blocking residents' access and occupying limited free parking spaces. Specifically, the bill amends Hawaii's traffic laws by adding a new section that mandates the Department of Transportation and county police departments to tow vehicles that meet any of these three criteria: (1) lack proper registration, (2) do not display a current safety inspection sticker, or (3) are parked in violation of state traffic laws. The bill's purpose is to streamline the process of removing problematic vehicles and reduce inconvenience to law-abiding residents. The new law will take effect immediately upon approval, though it does not apply to rights, penalties, or proceedings that existed before its effective date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=616&year=2026