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This bill addresses public safety concerns related to driver distraction by amending Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-77 to prohibit activities that intentionally distract or draw the attention of drivers within 100 feet of an intersection. The legislation aims to reduce traffic hazards by preventing individuals from engaging in commercial activities, advertising, soliciting, or other attention-seeking behaviors near intersections that could potentially compromise driver focus. The bill's legislative findings emphasize the importance of maintaining road safety, recognizing that distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents and injuries. Specifically, the new subsection (c) added to the existing statute makes it unlawful for any person to conduct activities designed to interact with or divert the attention of drivers in these designated areas. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for public awareness and implementation of the new restrictions. The underlying motivation is to promote a culture of attentiveness and responsibility on Hawaii's roadways, ultimately protecting drivers, pedestrians, and other road users from potential harm caused by deliberate distractions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1194&year=2026