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Emergency Rule No. 2 and Emergency Rule No. 1 Page 2 of 3
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i.Vehicular use is limited to low-range, four-wheel drive vehicles(All wheel drive vehicles are not considered low range, four-
wheel drive vehicles);
ii.Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shall not exceed 10,000pounds except for utility and emergency vehicles, or existingvehicles used for transit of agricultural products;iii.Vehicles shall be engaged in four-wheel drive mode at all
times;
iv.Vehicle passengers shall be seated in enclosed compartmentsof vehicles designed for passenger seating and wearingseatbelts;v.Makai-bound vehicles shall yield to mauka-bound vehicles.
b.Licensed/insured tour operators must obtain a permit from theMayor’s office. Please call (808) 961-8211.
i.Permits shall be effective for a period of four (4) months from
date of issuance.
2.The Mayor may grant individual exemptions to this rule upon requestand shall explain the purpose for which Waipi‘o Valley Road will beused and upon sufficient showing that safety precautions consistent
with these rules are in place. The decision to grant or deny a requestis within the sole discretion of the Mayor. Request shall be submittedto the Mayor’s Office at 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603, Hilo, Hawai‘i96720.
C.Regardless of Limited Access Exceptions Pursuant to Section B,Complete Closure During Significant Weather Events
1.Waipio Valley Road shall be closed for all use, or access further maybe limited, during significant weather events as determined by the
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency in consultation with the
Department of Public Works.2.This rule is not intended to limit the legal authority of governmentagencies to close, or limit use, of Waipi‘o Valley Road as otherwiseprovided by law.
D.Closure and Limited Access During Periods of Construction
Access to Waipi‘o Valley Road may be closed or further restricted during active road repair and/or mitigation activities. The Department of Public Works will hold public
meetings as part of its road utilization planning during periods of road construction.
Information and updates regarding the Waipi‘o Valley Road may be found at Bulletins | Hawaii County, HI Public Works.