Hawai‘i Legislature Passes Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Bills; Await Governor Josh Green’s Signature
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May 6, 2026
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Families for Safe Streets
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Hawai‘i Legislature Passes Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Bills; Await Governor Josh Green’s Signature
Honolulu, HI — The Hawai’i Legislature just passed HB2023/SB2696, known as the “Stop Super Speeders” law, marking a significant step forward in preventing traffic deaths and protecting communities across Hawai’i from the most dangerous drivers. The legislation allows courts to require anti-speeding technology called Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) for drivers convicted of excessive speeding and drag racing. These devices use location-based technology to prevent extreme speeding by limiting how fast a vehicle can travel based on posted speed limits.
The bill now awaits action from Governor Josh Green.
Hawaii is the sixth jurisdiction to pass Stop Super Speeders legislation, following the District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington State, Georgia, and Maryland. Fourteen additional states have bills progressing through their state legislatures this session.
Research shows that a small number of “super speeders” are responsible for a disproportionate share of deadly crashes. These drivers are significantly more likely than typical motorists to be involved in fatal collisions, and traditional enforcement methods—such as license suspension—have proven largely ineffective. Nationally, an estimated 75 percent of drivers with suspended licenses continue to drive.
“I applaud Families for Safe Streets Hawai’i members who have turned their grief into action,” said Amy Cohen, Founder and President of Families for Safe Streets, who lost her 12-year-old son to a crash in 2013. “FSS is leading this national effort so that no other family has to endure the heartache we have experienced. The momentum behind this bill reflects a growing recognition that we have the tools to prevent these tragedies—and a responsibility to use them. Thank you to Senate Transportation Chair Innoye (D-1), House Transportation Chair Kila (D-44), and Edwin Sniffen, the Director of Hawai’i Department of Transportation, for their leadership on this effort and to the entire legislature for making Hawai’i safer for everyone.”
For families directly impacted by traffic violence, the passage of these bills is deeply personal.
“Fifteen years ago, my son Zachary was killed in a hit-and-run crash while riding his bicycle. He was doing something he loved, surrounded by friends, in what should have been a safe moment,” said FSS Hawai’i member Daphne Manago. “This bill represents hope for families like mine and builds on continued efforts to improve roadway safety, guided by the belief that traffic deaths are preventable. I am deeply grateful to the lawmakers, advocates, and community members who stood with us and helped move this legislation forward.”
Local advocates also highlighted the broader public safety benefits of the legislation.
“In 2024, more than 100 people lost their lives on Hawaiʻi’s roads, and crashes imposed an economic toll of nearly $580 million on the state, with speeding-related fatalities rising significantly over the past decade,” said Chad Taniguchi, a Hawai’i safe streets advocate, avid cyclist, and friend of Zachary Manago. “Zach was young and full of promise, and his loss continues to resonate throughout our community. Our roads are public spaces that should be safe for everyone, whether walking, biking, or driving. Intelligent speed assistance offers a meaningful way to curb the most dangerous speeding behaviors and protect vulnerable road users. Mahalo to Daphne Manago, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, and all who shared their voices to move this effort forward.”
“We strongly support this legislation as part of broader efforts to create safer streets across Hawai‘i,” said Travis Counsell, Executive Director of the Hawai'i Bicycling League. “We thank the Transportation Chairs and the many advocates and families who worked tirelessly to advance this effort. Keeping repeat and excessive offenders from putting others at risk is essential to ensure everyone can get to their destination safely.”
*Crash victims and survivors from Hawai'i are available for interviews.*
About Families for Safe StreetsFamilies for Safe Streets is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending traffic violence by supporting victims’ families, educating communities, and advocating for safe streets policies that save lives.
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