What should drivers know about passing bicycles 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 a specific law addressing overtaking bicycles. However, the general overtaking law states that a driver must pass another vehicle on the left at a safe distance. The driver should not return to the right side of the roadway until they are safely clear of the vehicle being overtaken (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-43).

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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.