How can a vehicle lawfully overtake or pass a bicycle in Hawaii?

Full question:

Is there any specific care to be taken by a motor vehicle driver in overtaking or passing bicycles in Hawaii?

  • Category: Automobiles
  • Subcategory: Traffic Laws
  • Date:
  • State: Hawaii

Answer:

Hawaii does not have any law directly on point. However, Overtaking law, “§291C-43. Overtaking a vehicle on the left.”, states that “the driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.”

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FAQs

When passing a cyclist, ensure you maintain a safe distance, typically at least three feet, between your vehicle and the bicycle. Signal your intention to pass, check for oncoming traffic, and only move into the left lane when it is safe to do so. After passing, wait until you are a safe distance ahead before returning to the right lane.