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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits any person from operating a motor vehicle equipped with an engine brake in certain areas. Prohibits motor vehicles that tow a vehicle or trailer from driving in the far left lane on any roadway that has three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, with certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.
AI Summary
This bill introduces new regulations for motor vehicles, primarily focusing on engine brakes and lane usage in heavily populated areas. It prohibits the use of engine brakes, which are braking systems that use engine compression and release compressed air or exhaust, in areas with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less, and also between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. in counties with a population of 500,000 or more, with penalties for violations. Additionally, the bill restricts motor vehicles towing a vehicle or trailer from using the far left lane on roadways with three or more lanes in counties with a population of 500,000 or more, unless they are passing another vehicle, turning left, exiting, or are public transit, school buses, or authorized emergency vehicles, also establishing penalties for violations of this provision.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
The committee on TRS deferred the measure. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2556&year=2026 |
| SB2556_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2556_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2556_.HTM |
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