THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1410
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO TRUCK BEDS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 291-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:

(1) By amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

"(a) No person shall stand in the bed or load-carrying area of any motor vehicle commonly known as a pickup truck while the vehicle is in operation. No operator of any pickup truck shall operate the vehicle with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle [unless:

(1) There is no seating available in the cab of the vehicle;

(2) The side racks of the vehicle are securely attached and the tailboard or tailgate is securely closed;

(3) Every passenger in the bed or load carrying area of the vehicle is seated on the floor and does not attempt to control unlashed cargo.]

except under subsection (c)."

(2) By amending subsections (c) and (d) to read as follows:

"(c) No operator of any pickup truck may operate the vehicle with any passenger [twelve years of age or under] in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle, unless one of the following applies:

(1) An emergency exists that threatens the life of the passenger being transported in the bed or load- carrying area of the vehicle; or

(2) The vehicle is being operated in parades, caravans, or exhibitions [which] that are officially authorized or otherwise permitted by law.

(d) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of $25 for each violation[, provided that any person who violates subsection (c) shall be subject to a fine of $50 for each separate violation]."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________
	BY REQUEST

Report Title:

Pickup Trucks; Passengers in Load-carrying Area or Beds

Description:

Repeals several exemptions from the prohibition on operating a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load—carrying area, including the exemption that allows passengers over twelve years of age to ride in the bed or load—carrying area.

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