Bill > HB230

This bill modifies existing Hawaii traffic citation law by requiring police officers to send a carbon copy of a traffic citation to a vehicle's registered owner via certified or registered mail within five business days of issuing the citation. The bill specifically updates Section 291C-165 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to mandate that in addition to giving the original citation to the violator, a carbon copy must be mailed to the registered owner at the address listed in the vehicle licensing division's records. This applies to most traffic citations, with special provisions for unattended vehicles and specific violations like improper use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes or parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. The bill ensures that if the five-business-day mailing deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline extends to the next business day. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 3000, and does not impact any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=230&year=2026