§291C-26 Authorized emergency vehicles. (a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm and vehicles used by police officers while in the performance of a police function, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions herein stated.
(b) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
(1) Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;
(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the driver does not endanger life or property;
(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions;
(5) Drive on the shoulder and median of roadways; and
(6) Drive in controlled-access roadways, highways, and facilities.
(c) The exemptions granted in subsection (b) to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when the vehicle is making use of authorized audible and visual signals, except as otherwise provided by county ordinance. This subsection shall not apply to police vehicles.
(d) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall those provisions protect the driver from the consequences of the driver's reckless disregard for the safety of others. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 2002, c 93, §1; am L 2003, c 112, §2]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles
291C-2 Trauma system surcharge.
291C-3 State and county safe routes to school programs; coordinators; grants; reports.
291C-4 Safe routes to school program special fund; establishment.
291C-5 Safe routes to school program surcharge.
291C-11 Provisions of part apply throughout State.
291C-12 Collisions involving death or serious bodily injury.
291C-12.5 Collisions involving substantial bodily injury.
291C-12.6 Collisions involving bodily injury.
291C-13 Collisions involving damage to vehicle or property.
291C-14 Duty to give information and render aid.
291C-15 Duty upon striking unattended vehicle or other property.
291C-16 Immediate notice of collision.
291C-17 Written reports of accidents.
291C-20 Disclosure of traffic collision reports.
291C-21 Provisions of parts III to XIV refer to vehicles upon the highways; exceptions.
291C-23 Obedience to police officers.
291C-24 Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
291C-25 Persons working on highways; exceptions.
291C-26 Authorized emergency vehicles.
291C-27 Emergency vehicle stopped for emergencies; duty of approaching vehicle.
291C-31 Obedience to and required traffic-control devices.
291C-32 Traffic-control signal legend.
291C-33 Pedestrian-control signals.
291C-35 Lane-direction-control signals.
291C-36 Display of unauthorized signs, signals, or markings.
291C-37 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals.
291C-38 Longitudinal traffic lane markings.
291C-39 Traffic control devices; uniform standards and specifications.
291C-41 Drive on right side of roadway; exceptions.
291C-42 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
291C-43 Overtaking a vehicle or bicycle on the left.
291C-44 When overtaking on the right is permitted.
291C-45 Limitations on overtaking on the left.
291C-46 Further limitation on driving on left of center of roadway.
291C-48 One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
291C-49 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
291C-50 Following too closely.
291C-51 Driving on divided highways.
291C-53 Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway or highway.
291C-61 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.
291C-63 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
291C-64 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.
291C-65 Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.
291C-71 Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations.
291C-72 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.
291C-73 Crossing at other than crosswalks.
291C-74 Drivers to exercise due care.
291C-75 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.
291C-76 Pedestrians on roadways.
291C-77 Pedestrians soliciting rides, business, or attention of motorist.
291C-78 Driving through safety zone prohibited.
291C-79 Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks.
291C-81 Required position and method of turning at intersections.
291C-82 Turning so as to proceed in the opposite direction.
291C-83 Starting parked vehicle.
291C-84 Turning movements and required signals.
291C-85 Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
291C-86 Method of giving hand-and-arm signals.
291C-91 Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
291C-92 All vehicles must stop at certain railroad grade crossings.
291C-93 Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings.
291C-94 Emerging from alley, driveway, or building.
291C-95 Overtaking and passing school bus.
291C-102 Noncompliance with speed limit prohibited.
291C-104 Speeding in a school zone or construction area
291C-106 Speed limit for Daniel K. Inouye highway.
291C-107 Speed limits; factors to consider.
291C-111 Noncompliance with stopping, standing, or parking requirements.
291C-111.5 State highway enforcement program; establishment; annual reports.
291C-113 Ordinances regulating use of vehicles for purposes of human habitation.
291C-114 Parking on sidewalks.
291C-115 Wheel boots prohibited.
291C-121 Unattended motor vehicle.
291C-121.5 Leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle.
291C-122 Limitations on backing.
291C-123 Driving or parking upon bikeway; parking penalty.
291C-124 Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism.
291C-125 Opening and closing vehicle doors.
291C-126 Riding in house trailers.
291C-128 Following emergency vehicle prohibited.
291C-130 Slow moving vehicle emblem required; penalty.
291C-130.5 Dangerous wheels; prohibited.
291C-131 Spilling loads on highways; penalties.
291C-132 Littering from vehicles.
291C-133 Waste material falling from motor vehicles.
291C-134 Neighborhood electric vehicles; speed; restrictions.
291C-134.5 Electric personal assistive mobility devices; restrictions.
291C-135 Tow trucks; signage and insurance requirements.
291C-136 Towing by consent; payment.
291C-137 Mobile electronic devices.
291C-138 Waipio valley access; required four-wheel drive vehicle use.
291C-139 Electric foot scooters.
291C-141 Effect of regulations.
291C-142 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles.
291C-143.5 Low-speed electric bicycles; operator age.
291C-144 Clinging to vehicles.
291C-145 Riding on roadways and bikeways.
291C-147 Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
291C-148 Driving upon sidewalk.
291C-151 Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycles.
291C-152 Riding on motorcycles.
291C-153 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
291C-154 Clinging to other vehicles.
291C-155 Footrests and handlebars.
291C-161 Penalties; photo red light imaging detector system fines.
291C-162 Provisions uniform throughout State.
291C-164 Procedure upon arrest.
291C-165.5 Motor vehicle towing and storage; settlement; disabled vehicles.
291C-167 Summons or citation on illegally parked vehicle.
291C-169 When complaint to be issued.
291C-170 Revocation or suspension of license.
291C-171 Disposition of fines and forfeitures.
291C-171.5 Collection of fines and costs.
291C-172 Refusal to provide identification.
291C-192 Effect of violations; vicarious responsibility; jurisdiction.
291C-193 Traffic laws apply to persons driving mopeds.
291C-194 Driver's license required.
291C-196 Driving mopeds on roadways.
291C-197 Driving mopeds on bicycle lanes and paths.
291C-198 Speed restrictions on mopeds.
291C-199 Clinging to vehicles, bicycles, etc.
291C-200 Use of lamps on mopeds.
291C-201 Renting or selling mopeds.
291C-202 Moped equipment requirements and inspection.
291C-203 Certification of compliance.
291C-204 Defacing serial numbers, etc., of mopeds.
291C-205 Unlawful to possess certain mopeds and moped parts.
291C-206 Modifying moped motor; violation.
291C-207 Moped liability insurance; coverage for damage by rented or leased moped.
291C-221.5 High occupancy vehicle lanes; emergencies.
291C-222 Designation of high occupancy vehicle lane.
291C-222.5 School buses; zipper lanes.
291C-223 Summons or citation for illegal use of high occupancy vehicle lane.
291C-224 Registered owner's responsibility for a summons or citation.
291C-225 Failure to comply with summons or citation.