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HRS §291C-46

When you cannot drive on the left side of the road

This law says you must not drive on the left side of the road in certain dangerous spots, like near hilltops, curves, intersections, railroad crossings, bridges, or tunnels where you cannot see clearly. There are exceptions for one-way roads, certain legal passing situations, and when turning left into or from a driveway or private road.

The statute, as written — Further limitation on driving on left of center of roadway

(a) No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: (1) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction; (2) When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing; (3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. (b) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor under the conditions described in section 291C-41(a)(2), nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§291C-41 Drive on the right side of the road

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