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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~J~TY os y,~i/ <br /> William P. Kenoi Harry S. Kubojiri <br /> Mayo, Police Chief <br /> sr~ o: <br /> WA, Paul K. Ferreira <br /> Deputy Police Chief <br /> County of Hawaii i <br /> POLICE DEPARTMENT <br /> 349 Kapi`olani Street • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3998 <br /> (808) 935-3311 • Fax (808) 961-2389 ru <br /> 0 <br /> 0 <br /> May 6, 2009 <br /> r: <br /> Mr. J Yoshimoto, Council Chair v <br /> <br /> Attn: Pete Hoffmann, Council Vice Chair r- <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> H <br /> Dear Mr. Yoshimoto: <br /> SUBJECT: BILL 66, DRAFT 2, PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING <br /> <br /> The Hawaii Police Department supports the passage of revised Bill 66, as amended, a <br /> proposed County Ordinance, Relating To Inattention To Driving. <br /> <br /> The current version of Bill 66 is a proactive approach to the growing trend of society <br /> desirous of communicating or being entertained while driving on our roadways. The <br /> safe operation of a motor vehicle is the primary duty of the driver, who should not be <br /> distracted or have their attention divided by these devices. The use of such devices <br /> while operating a motor vehicle poses a safety risk not only to the driver and occupants <br /> of the vehicle, but to all vehicular, pedestrian and cyclists that share the same roadway. <br /> <br /> As I previously testified before the County Council, studies have shown there is little to <br /> no cognitive difference (distraction) between holding a device to one's ear and using a <br /> "hands-free" device while operating a motor vehicle. The proposed Bill is not a "cure <br /> all" intended to eliminate the many distractions associated with the safe operation of a <br /> vehicle; however, it is a practical and reasonable proposal in the right direction. <br /> <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *LI~HIE#F HSK/lvm Comm. No. C Wes. J <br /> <br /> <br /> Ref. To:_ S <br /> °Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer" Ref' Date MAY 0 6 2059 <br />