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Senate committee keeps pedestrian fine cap at $25, citing equity and public‑safety tradeoffs
Summary
After testimony from public‑health and justice advocates that high jaywalking fines disproportionately harm walkers and low‑income residents, the committee voted to pass HB 15‑24 (HD2) as written, capping certain pedestrian fines at $25 and sending the bill forward for further consideration.
The Senate’s transportation committee voted to pass HB 15‑24 (house draft 2), which caps fines for pedestrian violations at $25, after receiving testimony from public‑health advocates, criminal‑justice groups and DOT.
Malia Bogsanski of Hawaii Appleseed argued that current pedestrian fines are “overly excessive” and can cascade into debt collection and court involvement for people who rely on walking. She cited examples in…
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