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This resolution requests that each county police department in Hawaii increase enforcement efforts against out-of-state vehicles operating on public roadways without proper local registration. The resolution highlights that existing law requires out-of-state vehicles to either register with the appropriate county or obtain a permit allowing their original registration to remain valid, and notes that vehicles failing to do so create an unfair financial burden on local residents by avoiding roadway maintenance costs. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes potential safety risks associated with unregistered vehicles, including concerns about vehicle inspections, insurance coverage, and overall safety standards. The City and County of Honolulu has experienced a significant thirty percent decrease in out-of-state vehicle permits over the past four years, prompting increased reminders to motorists about registration requirements. The resolution calls on county police departments to more actively enforce vehicle registration regulations and requests that certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Chiefs of Police in each county, ultimately aiming to ensure that all vehicles operating on Hawaiian roadways comply with state and county registration regulations.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=29&year=2025