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REVISED: <br /> 1ST DRAFT DATE: <br /> . B . NO . <br /> A BILL FOR AN ACT <br /> RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATION. <br /> BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: <br /> 1 SECTION 1 . The Legislature hereby finds over time, the <br /> 2 counties have received ownership of various streets, highways, <br /> 3 thoroughfares, and roadways through conveyance, dedication, or <br /> 4 other means, which were not originally constructed to meet the <br /> 5 rigorous safety standards required and lack the necessary safety <br /> 6 standards for unregulated use. Despite efforts undertaken by the <br /> 7 counties to uphold the safety of these streets, highways, <br /> 8 thoroughfares, and roadways, these efforts cannot wholly <br /> 9 mitigate the inherent risks posed by their non-standard designs . <br /> 10 It is incumbent upon the State to ensure the safety and well- <br /> 11 being of its residents and visitors . It is the intent of this <br /> 12 legislation to grant counties the authority to impose <br /> 13 restrictions on the manner of use of such roadways to mitigate <br /> 14 safety hazards . <br /> 15 In instances where the counties determine that public safety <br /> 16 hazards exist due to the non-standard design of streets, <br /> 17 highways, thoroughfares, and roadways, the counties may, with <br /> 18 the goal of ensuring public safety, impose specific restrictions <br /> XXX-00 (12) <br />