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This bill enhances transportation safety by introducing several key provisions related to driver's license examinations and penalties for traffic violations. Specifically, the bill requires driver's license exams to test applicants' knowledge of the dangers that larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs pose to pedestrians and bicyclists, noting that vehicles with hoods higher than 40 inches are 45% more likely to cause fatal pedestrian accidents. The legislation mandates that individuals convicted of excessive speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated must retake and pass a full driver's license examination as an additional penalty. The bill amends existing law to add a new examination requirement about vehicle-pedestrian safety, and establishes that repeat offenders of excessive speeding or driving under the influence will need to demonstrate their understanding of traffic laws and safety by successfully completing a comprehensive driver's license test. These changes aim to improve road safety by ensuring drivers are more aware of potential risks, particularly for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclists, and by requiring additional education and testing for drivers with serious traffic violations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1115&year=2026