Bill > HB697

This bill expands the scope of automated speed enforcement systems in Hawaii by allowing authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to review and verify traffic violations captured by speed cameras. The bill modifies existing law to introduce a new term "reviewing entity" that now includes both county police departments and authorized Department of Law Enforcement employees. It adjusts the threshold for automated speed enforcement from five to seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit, starting January 1, 2025. The legislation requires that when a vehicle is detected speeding, a summons will be mailed to the registered owner within ten calendar days, with the reviewing entity responsible for verifying the photographic or digital evidence of the violation. The bill also appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. While the bill shows an unusual effective date of July 1, 3000, this is likely a placeholder and would typically mean the next fiscal year.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=697&year=2025