Sidewalk Cycling Laws in Hawaii
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The rule
Statewide law allows sidewalk cycling with conditions in Hawaii. HRS § 291C-145 prohibits bicycle operation on a sidewalk within a business district. Outside business districts, sidewalk cycling is permitted but the rider must travel at no more than 10 mph, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, and give an audible signal before overtaking. Counties may impose stricter rules - Honolulu prohibits sidewalk riding throughout downtown and Waikiki. See HRS § 291C-145 (Riding bicycles on sidewalks).
Statute
What this means in practice
Sidewalk cycling is legal in Hawaii only when you follow the statutory conditions — typically yielding to pedestrians, giving an audible warning before passing, and slowing to a near-walking pace in crowded areas.
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