Updated at 6:59 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2007
New law further protects pedestrians in crosswalks
Advertiser Staff
Concerned that drivers may not have gotten the message, a new law makes it clear: You have to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.Gov. Linda Lingle signed a bill into law yesterday that clarifies that drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks when pedestrians are on the driver's side of the road or are approaching from the other side of the road and close enough to be in danger.
State lawmakers initially passed the pedestrian safety law in 2005 but wanted to strengthen it after several pedestrian fatalities this year.
Drivers face fines of $150 for a first offense, $300 and a 90-day revocation of their driver's license for a second offense within a year, and $1,000 and a 180-day license revocation for a third offense within two years or any fourth or future violation.
Pedestrians who jaywalk face fines of $100.
