HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0642.000 2008-2010
William P. Kenai
Mayor
County of Hawaii
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Room 118 . Hila, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8234 . Fax (808) 961-8248
December 2, 2009
J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawai'i County Council
Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Re: Amendment to the Hawai'i County Code
Nancy E. Crawford
Director
Deanna S. Sako
Deputy Director
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Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 24, article 7, Section 24-167 of the
Hawai'j County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), relating to Operations of
Vehicles. The purpose of this measure is to amend the requirements for towing of
vehicles and trailers. Requiring safety chains for vehicles towing trailers will ensure that
the level of safety on our roads and highways are increased.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Lee Lord, Vehicle Registration
and Licensing Manager.
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Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
DATE:
12/02/2009
STAFF CONTACT: LEE LORD
PHONE:
961-8021
A. REQUEST:
Attached is a bill for an ordinance amending CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 24-167 of the Hawai'i
County Code Relating to the Operation of Vehicles. The amendment adds safety chain requirements for
towed vehicles and trailers.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The County Code currently addresses requirements for equipment identified as towing drawbars or other
emergency connections, but does not include any requirement for safety chains to provide additional
security. Requiring safety chains for vehicles towing trailers will ensure that the level of safety on our roads
and highways are increased. Other counties in the State of Hawai'i have also amended their County Codes
to make safety chains a requirement.
SIGNED:
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