§711-1112 Interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle. (1) A person commits the offense of interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle if the person interferes with the operation of a public transit vehicle or lessens the ability of the operator to operate the public transit vehicle by:
(a) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to the operator of the public transit vehicle; or
(b) Threatening, by word or conduct, to cause bodily injury to the operator of the public transit vehicle with the intent to terrorize, or in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing the operator of the public transit vehicle.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "public transit vehicle" is a public paratransit vehicle providing service to the disabled, any transit vehicle used for the transportation of passengers in return for legally charged fees or fares, any school bus, or any taxi.
(3) Interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle is a class C felony. [L 1996, c 87, §3]
Cross References
Unauthorized entry into motor vehicle, see § §708-836.5 and 708-836.6.
COMMENTARY ON §711-1112
Act 87, Session Laws 1996, added the new offense of interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle due to the increased danger to the public involved when the operators are terrorized or assaulted. Conference Committee Report No. 30.
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
711. Offenses Against Public Order
711-1101 Disorderly conduct. §711-1101 Commentary:
711-1102 Failure to disperse. §711-1102 Commentary:
711-1103 Riot. §711-1103 Commentary:
711-1104 Unlawful assembly. §711-1104 Commentary:
711-1105 Obstructing. §711-1105 Commentary:
711-1106 Harassment. §711-1106 Commentary:
711-1106.4 Aggravated harassment by stalking.
711-1106.5 Harassment by stalking.
711-1106.6 Harassment by impersonation.
711-1107 Desecration. §711-1107 Commentary:
711-1108 Abuse of a corpse. §711-1108 Commentary:
711-1108.5 Cruelty to animals in the first degree.
711-1109 Cruelty to animals in the second degree.
711-1109.2 Forfeiture of animal prior to filing of or final disposition of criminal charges.
711-1109.3 Cruelty to animals by fighting dogs in the first degree.
711-1109.4 Causing injury or death to a service animal or law enforcement animal.
711-1109.5 Intentional interference with the use of a service animal or law enforcement animal.
711-1109.6 REPEALED. L 2009, c 160, §3.
711-1109.8 Sexual assault of an animal.
711-1109.35 Cruelty to animals by fighting dogs in the second degree.
711-1109.37 Cruelty to animals by trapping.
711-1110 Relating to agent of society.
711-1110.5 Surrender or forfeiture of animals.
711-1110.9 Violation of privacy in the first degree.
711-1111 Violation of privacy in the second degree. §711-1111 Commentary:
711-1112 Interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle.