SB2429

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that excessive speeding is a leading cause of traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the State. The legislature further finds that a small number of repeat speeding offenders account for a disproportionate share of dangerous driving behavior.

The legislature recognizes that advancements in vehicle safety technology, including intelligent speed assistance systems, can reduce speeding, improve roadway safety, and save lives while preserving access to lawful driving privileges. The legislature also finds that the State of Washington has enacted legislation establishing intelligent speed assistance as a remedial tool for habitual speeding offenses, providing a model for improving traffic safety outcomes.

The purpose of this Act is to:

(1) Allow courts to order the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders; and

(2) Require a report to the legislature on certain data and the effectiveness of intelligent speed assistance requirements.

SECTION 2. Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"Part . intelligent speed assistance and habitual speeding

§286-A Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

"Approved intelligent speed assistance system" means an intelligent speed assistance system that meets standards adopted by the department of transportation pursuant to this part.

"Habitual speeder" means a person designated a habitual speeder by a court pursuant to section 286-B.

"Intelligent speed assistance" means a system that uses vehicle-based, digital map-based, or external data to identify applicable speed limits and that provides:

(1) Advisory warnings to the driver;

(2) Haptic or visual feedback; or

(3) Active speed-limiting functionality that restricts vehicle speed to the posted limit or a court-approved threshold.

§286-B Habitual speeder designation. (a) Upon any violation of part X of chapter 291C, a court may designate a person as a habitual speeder based on:

(1) The number and frequency of any prior speeding violations;

(2) The degree to which the person's speed exceeded the posted speed limit for the current violation and any prior violations;

(3) Whether any of the person's speeding violations occurred in school zones or construction zones pursuant to section 291C-104 or pedestrian-priority areas; and

(4) Any prior traffic safety interventions.

§286-C Court ordered intelligent speed assistance. (a) In addition to any penalty under part X of chapter 291C, upon designating a person as a habitual speeder pursuant to section 286-B, the court may order, as a condition of continued driving privileges, that any motor vehicle operated by the person be equipped with an approved intelligent speed assistance system.

(b) The court shall specify:

(1) The duration of the requirement;

(2) Whether the system shall be advisory or speed-limiting;

(3) Any compliance verification requirements; and

(4) Conditions for early termination based on demonstrated compliance.

(c) Failure to comply with a court-ordered intelligent speed assistance requirement shall constitute a violation of this chapter and may result in license suspension, revocation, or other lawful sanctions.

§286-D Approved systems and standards. (a) The department of transportation shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 establishing standards for approved intelligent speed assistance systems, including:

(1) Accuracy and reliability;

(2) Tamper resistance;

(3) Driver notification requirements; and

(4) Procedures for verification of installation and operation.

(b) The department of transportation may approve multiple categories of systems, including advisory-only and speed-limiting systems.

§286-E Privacy and data protection. (a) An intelligent speed assistance system required under this part shall not:

(1) Collect location or driving data beyond what is necessary for speed compliance; or

(2) Transmit data to third parties except for compliance verification as ordered by a court.

(b) Any data collected pursuant to this part shall not be sold, used for commercial purposes, or disclosed except as authorized by law.

§286-F Financial assistance and equity. (a) The courts may reduce, waive, or offset costs associated with intelligent speed assistance for individuals who demonstrate financial hardship, as determined by the courts.

(b) The judiciary may establish a sliding-scale fee structure or authorize the use of certified low-cost systems to ensure equitable access.

§286-G Rules. The judiciary and department of transportation may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to carry out the purposes of this part."

SECTION 3. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part X to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§291C- Speed safety intervention. Courts may require participation in speed safety programs, including intelligent speed assistance pursuant to part of chapter 286, education, or monitoring, as part of sentencing or diversion for speeding-related offenses."

SECTION 4. (a) The department of transportation, in coordination with the judiciary and county law enforcement agencies, shall collect data regarding:

(1) Speed-related crashes;

(2) Recidivism rates among habitual speeders; and

(3) The effectiveness of intelligent speed assistance interventions.

(b) The department of transportation shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, on the data collected pursuant to subsection (a) and on the effectiveness of the intelligent speed assistance requirements to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2028.

SECTION 5. In codifying the new sections added by section 2 of this Act, the revisor of statutes shall substitute appropriate section numbers for the letters used in designating the new sections in this Act.

SECTION 6. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2429
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII