HRS §347-16
White canes in public places
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This law says who may use a white or white-and-red cane in public. Only blind or visually handicapped people approved by the state may carry or use such a cane on streets, highways, or other public places. It does not cover other rules about canes.
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The statute, as written — Canes, use in public places
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.
No person, unless blind or visually handicapped and authorized by the department of human services so to do, shall carry or use on any street or highway, or in any other public place, an exposed cane or walking stick which is painted white in color or painted white tipped with red.
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