Bill > HB1231

This bill addresses traffic safety in Hawaii through several key provisions. First, it establishes a $5 vehicle registration surcharge for each county, to be implemented by December 31, 2025, with funds deposited into a safe routes to school program special fund. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of facial recognition software in photo red light imaging detector systems and automated speed enforcement systems, though it allows for automated license plate readers and non-biometric technologies to verify vehicle identity. The legislation also clarifies the summons and citation process for automated speed enforcement systems, including specific requirements for mailing citations, such as submitting them to the post office within ten calendar days of the incident. Additionally, the bill specifies that any summons or citations issued under this program will not be recorded on a person's traffic abstract and cannot be used for insurance purposes. The motivation for these changes stems from Hawaii's high rates of traffic-related fatalities, with the goal of improving safety, particularly in school zones and at high-risk intersections, by implementing more effective and privacy-conscious traffic monitoring systems.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1231&year=2025