Bill > HB1286

This bill modifies existing pedestrian safety laws in Hawaii by adding specific restrictions on walking along certain types of highways. The bill amends Section 291C-76 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify that when sidewalks are not available, pedestrians should walk on the left side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic. More significantly, the bill prohibits pedestrians from walking on interstate highways, auxiliary interstate highways, and state highways without a designated sidewalk, with exceptions only for first responders and highway maintenance workers performing their official duties. Previously, the law simply required pedestrians to walk facing traffic when sidewalks were not present. The new provisions aim to enhance pedestrian safety by preventing people from walking on high-speed, potentially dangerous roadways. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder date likely meant to be updated to an actual future year.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1286&year=2026