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ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES AND MOTORIZED DEVICES
What is an electric personal assistive mobility device?
These are devices such as the Segway. According to Act 180 of the 22nd Legislative Session, Which was later codified under Hawaii Revised Statute (HRS) Section 291C-134.5. is defined as a self-balancing, two-wheeled, non-tandem-wheeled device, designed to transport only one person, using an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 12-1/2 miles per hour or less.
What are the restrictions in operating such a device?
- Operated only on public sidewalks and bicycle paths.
- Speed no greater than eight miles per hour.
- Operator must be 16 years of age or older.
- Operator must exercise due care to avoid colliding with, and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and those using mobility aids (wheelchairs).
- Operator must give an audible signal (i.e. horn, bell, etc.) before overtaking and passing any pedestrian.
- Operator shall wear or equip the device with reflectors and headlamp when operating between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
- No operator shall operate an electric personal assistive mobility device recklessly in disregard for the safety of persons or property.
What is the fine for violating Hawaii Revised Statute (HRS) Section 291C-134.5?
Violators may be cited under Hawaii Revised Statute(HRS)Section 291C-134.5. The fines for this infraction is $65/$90.
What about other motorized devices (i.e. Razors with motor, go-peds, skateboards with motor, and the like)?
Motorized Devices are covered under Section 15-4.11 of the Revised Ordinance of Honolulu.
Defined as a device that is designed to allow its operation while the operator is standing on the device; and is powered by an internal combustion engine that is capable of propelling the device and operator without human propulsion.
What restrictions are there on these motorized devices?
The motorized devices shall not be operated on any public sidewalk or street.
What is the fine for violating this section?
Violators may be cited under Section 15-4.11, ROH, Operation of motorized devices restricted. The fine for this violation is $40 /$65.
