Driving on roadways laned for traffic
HRS §291C-49
in effect291C-49. Driving on roadways laned for traffic
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply.
(1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as
practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane
until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with
safety.
(2) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes
and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in
the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in
the same direction when the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe
distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where the center lane is
at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that
the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control
devices.
(3) Official traffic-control devices may be erected
directing specified traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes
to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center
of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
(4) Official traffic-control devices may be installed
prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of
vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.
[L 1971, c 150, pt of
§1; am L 2018, c 218, §§4, 9]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291C/HRS_0291C-0049.htmFetched: 11/10/2026