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 expands on existing procedures for different scenarios, such as citations for unattended vehicles, high occupancy vehicle lane violations, and parking violations for disabled spaces. If the five-day mailing period ends on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will extend to the next business day. The administrative judge of district courts retains discretion in managing citation disposition. The bill ensures that the original citation is still provided to the violator at the time of the incident, with specific provisions for situations where the violator is not present or refuses the citation. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 3000, and does not retroactively affect prior citations, penalties, or legal proceedings that began before its implementation.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=230&year=2025