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HRS §291C-8

County police can enforce traffic laws on all public roads

This section says that county police officers have the power to enforce the traffic rules in this chapter on any street, road, or highway owned by the federal, state, or county government. It does not create new rules or penalties, just clarifies who can enforce them.

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The statute, as written — County police officer authority

Each county police officer may enforce this chapter for any violation of this chapter that occurs on any federal, state, or county street, roadway, or highway.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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