RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Distributes fines from traffic infractions to counties and the State.

RELATING TO UNADJUDICATED TRAFFIC FINES.

Transfers in two phases, all fines and for feitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions to the counties- 50 per cent in fiscal year 2003-2004; and 100 per cent in fiscal year 2004-2005.

RELATING TO IMPOSITION OF A SURCHARGE ON TRAFFIC FINES TO BE PAID TO THE COUNTIES.

Adds a 10% surcharge to each fine imposed for a violation of the traffic code; allocates the amount of the surcharge to the county in which the violation occurred.

RELATING TO THE DRIVERS EDUCATION FUND.

Increases insurers' assessment for the drivers education fund. Requires $      to be allocated to the department of education's drivers education program.

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.

Amends the drivers' license application process for those without Social Security numbers by requiring the submission of an individual tax identification number and proof of legal presence in the United States.

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER LICENSING.

Requires all drivers under age eighteen to be accompanied by a licensed driver over age twenty-one when driving between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m., subject to exceptions.

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes vehicle forfeiture for street racing offense committed within 5 years of a prior conviction. Clarifies that forfeiture applies to vehicles owned by drivers' parents, where drivers are minors.

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Amends traffic code to increase pedestrian safety.

RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY.

Strengthens child safety seat law by requiring child safety seat or booster seat usage for children over four years, but less than eight years old, who do not meet height and weight minimums.

RELATING TO RIDING IN CARGO AREAS OF PICKUP TRUCKS.

Amends section 291-14 to increase the minimum age of minors riding in the cargo areas of pickup trucks.

RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Includes transporting unrestrained animals in pickup truck beds under offense of cruelty to animals.

RELATING TO CELLULAR TELEPHONES.

Prohibits cell phone usage while operating a motor vehicle, subject to exceptions for emergencies and for the use of hands-free devices. Requires cell phone vendors to provide buyers with written information about the cell phone traffic law and about hands-free options for cell phones.

RELATING TO PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION.

Regulates electric personal assistive mobility devices under the traffic code.

RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING ACT.

Excludes government procured public transit vehicles from the requirements of the motor vehicle industry licensing act.

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Provides that any person who, within a calendar year, sells three or more vehicles owned by that person for less than a year shall be considered a dealer subject to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act. Requires applicants for a motor vehicle dealer's license to conspicuously post the name of the dealer at the dealer's site and ensure the site is easily accessible by the public.

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Exempts motor vehicle rental companies that periodically ship 10 or more vehicles between the islands or from the State from the requirements for removing and shipping vehicles.

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISES.

Protects against unfair termination of motor vehicle franchise agreements; protects against a franchisor requiring a franchisee to order unwanted vehicles; prevents discriminatory practices against motor vehicle franchisees by manufacturers and distributors.

RELATING TO TOWING.

Requires commercial tow trucks to be registered and to display distinguishing license plates and decals. Provides that the director of finance shall establish a schedule of tow truck registration fees. Provides that noncompliance with registration requirements prohibits the tow operator to collect charges for a tow or as a condition to release a towed vehicle.

RELATING TO TOWING.

Increases fees for towing a vehicle; authorizes towing companies to charge an additional fee if a vehicle hookup takes longer than fifteen minutes.

RELATING TO STORED VEHICLES.

Provides for waiver of unpaid vehicle fees and weight taxes for owners of stored vehicles not less than age 70 who transfer their vehicles to persons who receive medical assistance or organizations that receive tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service.

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Senator Cal Kawamoto