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HRS §291-1

What key terms mean in this part

This section defines three terms used in this part: intoxicating liquor, public street/road/highway, and scenic lookout. It tells you what each term includes so you know what the rules cover.

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The statute, as written — [NEW] Definitions

As used in this part: "Intoxicating liquor" means the same as the term is defined in section 281-1. "Public street, road, or highway" includes the entire width, including berm or shoulder, of every road, alley, street, way, lane, trail, highway, bikeway, bridge, when any part thereof is open for use by the public, including any bicycle lane, bicycle path, bikeway, controlled-access highway, laned roadway, roadway, or street, as defined in section 291C-1, and any public highway, as defined in section 264-1. "Scenic lookout" includes any area within or adjoining a public street, road, or highway which is intended for use by motorists as a stopping or parking area attendant to the enjoyment of the surrounding scenery or a view.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§291C-1 Definitions for Hawaii's traffic laws

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