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Council advances pedestrian-safety ordinance at first reading after narrowing scope to protect free‑speech
Summary
Councilmember Ray Inaba's ordinance to prohibit certain pedestrian conduct on roadways advanced on first reading after amendments and assurances that constitutionally protected conduct — such as standing on sidewalks with signs or asking for money — is not banned.
The Hawaii County Council approved Bill 82 at first reading, an ordinance that restricts certain pedestrian conduct in roadways to improve safety while explicitly preserving constitutionally protected activities on sidewalks.
Bill 82 amends Chapter 24, Article 9 of the Hawaii County Code to prohibit pedestrians from entering a roadway, obstructing traffic, or approaching moving vehicles for business and employment purposes. The…
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