HB1994

Report Title:

Traffic Enforcement Demonstration Project; Traffic Records

Description:

Provides that no conviction for a violation of speeding initiated by the use of a photo speed imaging detector system shall appear on a person's record, unless it is for driving 25 mph more than the posted speed limit.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1994
TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2002
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to traffic enforcement.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Act 234, Session Laws of Hawaii 1998, as amended by Act 263, Session Laws of Hawaii 1999, as amended by Act 240, Session Laws of Hawaii 2000, is amended by amending section 15 to read as follows:

"SECTION 15. Penalty. (a) The penalties for all consequences of a violation for speeding initiated by the use of a photo speed imaging detector system, for disregarding a steady red signal initiated by the use of a photo red light imaging system, or for illegally crossing longitudinal traffic lane markings initiated by the use of a photo technology system shall be as provided in section 291C-161, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

(b) Notwithstanding section 286-137 or any other provision of law to the contrary, no conviction for a violation of speeding initiated by the use of a photo speed imaging detector system under this part shall appear on a person's traffic record; unless the violation for which the person is convicted is for driving more than twenty-five miles per hour over the posted speed limit."

SECTION 2. This Act shall apply to any conviction for a violation of speeding initiated by the use of a photo speed imaging detector system that occurs prior to its effective date.

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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