Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3044: RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves countdown timer requirement from pedestrian signals, weakening a safety standard in traffic code.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2556: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

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.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill imposes restrictions on engine brakes and towing in left lanes, limiting vehicle operations per traffic code, aligning with 'restrict' indicator for 'oppose' stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 1523: RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves countdown timers from pedestrian signals, weakening safety standards for crosswalks per traffic code changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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