HRS §291C-79

Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

When a driver comes out of or goes into an alley, building, private road, or driveway, they must let any pedestrian on the sidewalk that crosses that entrance go first. This rule is about who must yield in that specific situation.

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The statute, as written — Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, building, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk extending across the alley, building entrance, road, or driveway.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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