Hawaii Administrative Code

(a) The design guidelines established by this chapter should be followed as closely as is practicable in the construction or reconstruction of all highways, streets, or roads undertaken either by state or county authorities in the state or by individuals intending to dedicate the…

The design guidelines for safety features, such as sight distance, horizontal and vertical curvature, width of lanes and shoulders, spacing of decision points, bridges, guardrails, and poles, should be the minimum guidelines established by the AASHTO guides and the manual, Notes …

The roadside should be clear of all nonessential obstacles as determined by the state or county agency having jurisdiction. The area beyond the shoulder should be free of obstacles within a clear zone distance from the edge of the traveled way. Rounded ditch sections and flat sid…

Utility poles should be located as set forth in chapter 19-105. All other sign poles, light standards, or any other poles should be located within a clear zone distance as established by the AASHTO guides, or should be designed to "break away" or shear off when struck by a vehicl…

Where it is not feasible or desirable either to locate a possible roadside hazard within the clear zone distance or to design it to break away or shear off, guardrails, concrete barriers, or energy absorbing protective devices should be installed to protect out-of-control vehicle…

Where pedestrian traffic is permitted, the pedestrian sidewalks or walk areas should be separated from vehicular traffic in accordance with the guidelines. Barriers, curbs, or guardrails should be used at potentially hazardous locations. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-127-1.9 [Eff JAN 2…

The proper design, installation, placement, and coordination of traffic control devices oh public streets and highways can contribute substantially not only to the efficient movement of traffic, but also to the development of a safer environment on streets and highways. These rul…

All rules and regulations governing the design, placement, and maintenance of traffic control devices in effect prior to the effective date of this chapter are repealed. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-128-10 [Eff AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "County agency" means the county department or agency charged with the responsibility for the design, placement, installation, and maintenance of traffic control devices within a county. "Director" means the…

The highways division and each of the four county agencies shall inventory all traffic control devices within their respective jurisdictions. These inventories shall use uniform procedures and shall be designed so that they may be continually updated. These inventories shall incl…

The highways division and each county agency shall establish criteria and standards for the inspection, maintenance, and replacement of traffic control devices within their respective jurisdictions; except that all traffic control devices shall be repaired immediately upon report…

(a) All traffic control devices installed shall conform to the most current editions or revisions of "The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways." (b) The use of traffic control devices not in conformity with the publication specified in subsection (a)…

All existing traffic control devices, which make up a system of devices and which are not in conformity with the publication specified in subsection (a) of § 19-128-5 may be maintained in such nonconformity until the whole system of which they are a part is replaced. Notes Haw. C…

The highways division and each county agency shall establish procedures for the redesign of, the shifting of, and the removal of traffic control devices within their respective jurisdictions where high crash incidence may be attributable to the design or placement of the traffic …

The highways division and the county agencies shall establish and maintain procedures for the exchange of traffic engineering information between themselves, and shall actively continue to exchange this information. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-128-8 [Eff AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286…

If any section or part of this chapter is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-128-9 [Eff AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

Construction, maintenance, engineering survey, and any other work being conducted on, adjacent to, above, below, or near streets and highways that may temporarily obstruct any portion of the roadway, constitutes major hazards to motorists and pedestrians as well as to workmen at …

The authority may restrict construction, maintenance work, or deliveries of heavy equipment or bulk materials to off-peak hours on certain designated streets. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-10 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

All signs, markers, barricades, cones, lights, and other devices employed indicating the existence of special conditions and activities shall be kept in proper position during the existence of the special conditions and activities. Signs that do not apply to existing conditions a…

All traffic control devices employed shall be neatly constructed and shall not appear makeshift or hastily constructed. They shall be repaired, cleaned, or repainted, as needed, to keep their appearance. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-12 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: …

Oil burning torches and lanterns shall not be used as traffic control devices. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-13 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

Special care shall be taken to ensure that weeds, shrubbery, construction materials or equipment, parked vehicles, spoil, and other obstructions do not obscure any sign, light, or barricade, or impair any driver's visibility, particularly at intersections or curves. Notes Haw. Co…

Regulatory signs, warning signs, and guide signs used at construction, maintenance, surveying, or other work sites shall conform to the basic standards prescribed in the manual and the provisions set forth in § 19-129-16 and § 19-129-17. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-15 [Eff: AUG 2…

(a) Generally, signs shall be placed in positions where they will convey their messages most effectively and provide adequate driver response time. (b) All advance warning signs shall inoicate the character of the work being done and, where possible, the distance from the sign to…

Where maintenance or construction operations are such that the site of the work moved slowly along the street or highway, or where only momentary (maximum thirty minutes) stops are made, a high level warning device with red flags or a rotating amber beacon mounted on the vehicle …

Barriers and channelizing devices used at work sites shall follow the basic standards prescribed in the manual and in § 19-129-19, § 19-129-20, and § 19-129-21. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-18 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

(a) Markings for barricade rails and drums shall consist of reflectorized alternate orange and white stripes* (b) Beyond a barricade closing one or more lanes, where it is necessary to confine the traffic to certain lanes for some distance, additional traverse barricades or drums…

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise "Authority" means the state or county department or agency having jurisdiction over the street or highway. "Director" means the director of transportation or his authorized representative. "Manual" means the …

Cones shall be spaced approximately sixty feet apart; provided that on tapers and curves of one thousand-foot radius or less, cones shall be set at thirty- foot intervals. Where engineering survey is being performed and the work is confined to an area between traffic lanes, cones…

Drums shall be spaced approximately one hundred twenty feet apart; provided that on tapers and curves of one thousand-foot radius or less, drums shall be set at sixty-foot intervals. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-21 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

Lighting devices used at construction and maintenance work sites shall follow the basic standards prescribed in the manual and the provisions set forth in § 19-129-23 and § 19-129-24. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-22 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)…

Where existing street lights are to be removed for construction purposes, or if traffic is detoured through unlighted areas from lighted roadways within the construction area, temporary lighting at least equivalent to the existing illumination shall be provided and maintained thr…

Portable supports shall have a reflectorized orange and white striped panel approximately two square feet in area. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-24 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

The control of traffic through work areas shall follow the basic standards prescribed in the manual and in § 19-129-26, § 19-129-27, and § 19-129-28. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-25 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

When it is considered necessary, the authority may require the parties applying for a permit to perform work on or adjacent to the public highways to use flagmen or police officers for the control of traffic at work sites. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-26 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: …

The flagmen's station shall be lighted for night-time operations. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-27 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

Flagmen and operators of construction machinery or trucks shall make every reasonable effort to allow the driving public the right-of-way and prevent excessive delays. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-28 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

If any section or part of this chapter is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-29 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

Traffic control devices shall conform to the applicable specifications, standards, and principles of the manual, except as amended or specified in this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-3 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

This chapter shall be enforced by the authority or by a police officer of the county in which the violation occurs. Arrest and citations for violations shall be as set forth in § 286-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-30 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8…

Violation of this chapter shall be reported to the appropriate authority or to any police officer of the county in which the violation occurs. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-31 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 286-8)

Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be as set forth in § 286-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Any person violating this chapter shall also be subject to revocation of any permits issued to him under § 264-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-32 [Eff: AUG 2…

All rules and regulations governing the use of traffic control devices at work sites on or adjacent to public streets and highways in effect prior to the effective date of this chapter are repealed. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-33 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS §…

(a) Traffic control devices shall be employed at the site of any construction, maintenance, engineering survey, or any other work where the work may cause a hazardous and dangerous traffic conditions which will endanger passing motorists, pedestrians, or workers on the public str…

All persons intending to perform any work on or adjacent to a public street or highway shall apply for and obtain a permit from the appropriate authority at least five days prior to commencing the work. The five-day requirement may be waived by the authority for justifiable reaso…

Persons performing periodic operations of engineering survey, service, maintenance, or inspection on the public streets and highways may apply for an annual permit authorizing such work on conditions that the work shall be done on off-peak hours, shall not exceed three hours in d…

Permittees shall notify the fire department, the police department, emergency medical services agencies, and any public transit or public utility company that may be affected by the intended work. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-129-7 [Eff: AUG 26 1982] (Auth: HRS § 286-8) (Imp: HRS § 28…

The authority may require the publication of public notices informing the public that work will be done in an area, and that an obstruction or danger of obstruction of major proportions may be caused, requiring the detouring of traffic or causing unusual congestion. The authority…

Emergency repair work made necessary by sudden and unexpected circumstances may be initiated immediately in the interest of the general public welfare. A permit shall not be necessary before initiating emergency repair work. The party or parties performing the repair work shall i…

In addition to the other applicable provisions of this chapter, the following provisions shall apply to aircraft operations at Kapalua Airport: (1) No person shall land, taxi or fly aircraft, or conduct any aircraft operations upon or from this airport unless he or she has receiv…