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HRS §291C-37

Don't mess with traffic signs or railroad signals

This law says no one may change, damage, knock down, or remove any official traffic sign or railroad signal without permission. It also covers any writing, emblem, or part of those devices. Breaking this rule is illegal.

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The statute, as written — Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals

No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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