HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) stands in strong support of the executive order issued by Gov. Josh Green, M.D., establishing a comprehensive statewide framework for traffic and roadway safety. The order outlines new regulations for electric bicycles (e-bikes), promotes safety education as a corrective measure for high-risk drivers and provides additional support to state and county law enforcement agencies to strengthen enforcement of existing traffic laws.
HPD has long recognized that roadway safety cannot be achieved by enforcement alone. The executive order builds on work already underway at HPD, including targeted enforcement, expanded public education and stronger community partnerships. By aligning with the state’s directive, HPD will continue to advance its Safer Roads, Together campaign and ensure consistency across agencies.
“This executive order underscores what we’ve been saying for months: traffic safety is everyone’s kuleana,” said Interim Police Chief Rade Vanic. “Our officers are out every day engaging with the community and enforcing the law. We all share the road and the responsibility to keep it safe. HPD is a partner on that journey, helping ensure every driver, passenger and pedestrian gets home safely.”
Since January 2025, Oʻahu has recorded 11 fatalities involving mopeds, e-bikes and e-motorbikes. Ten of the 11 victims were not wearing helmets. Contributing factors included speeding in two cases, impaired driving in two cases and reckless driving in three cases.
Since launching in late August, HPD’s Safer Roads, Together campaign has bolstered education and enforcement efforts near high-traffic corridors such as Farrington Highway, Kamehameha Highway on the north side of the island and the H1, H2 and H3 freeways. Officers have issued the following citations:
| 2025 YTD | 2024 YTD | |
| Excessive Speeding Citations | 3,422 | 4,125 |
| Distracted Driving: Using Cell Phone | 2,188 | 2,090 |
| No seatbelt | 1,599 | 1,204 |
Additionally, HPD has made more than 1,044 impaired driving arrests and recovered 10 e-bikes during an operation in District 8 with 11 juveniles arrested.
Anyone with dashcam, cell phone, or home security footage of a traffic incident is encouraged to share with investigators. Videos can provide critical leads in criminal cases. However, it is important to remember you may be asked to verify its authenticity.
Officers have also partnered with schools, businesses and neighborhood boards, reaching more residents through education and outreach events. These efforts reflect the core goals of the governor’s executive order — education, enforcement and shared responsibility.
HPD will continue to educate the public on new and existing traffic safety rules, including e-bike regulations and remain committed to reducing incidents and saving lives on Oʻahu’s roads.