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March 20, 2017
Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino, Chair
Committee on Transportation
Hawai'i State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Aquino and Members:
RE: SB 221
Relating to Highway Safety
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 221, SD2.
As we understand the intent of this bill, it is to give the counties the option of
implementing a photo red light program. Our attorneys have one concern: that the
language of Part III, Section -2 ("There is established the photo red light imaging
detector systems program...") and Section -3 ("Each county may establish and
implement...") might be read to mean that if a county does not exercise its option,
someone else could (perhaps the State, or even some other entity).
If it is made crystal clear that the option is with the county, and only with the
county, we believe this is a good initiative. The clarification could be in the committee
report or in the bill itself.
We would welcome having such choice, and therefore urge passage of a photo
red light program.
Re pectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor
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