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Hawaii Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: Slow down and move over. In Hawaii, a driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights must slow to a "reasonable and prudent speed," coming to a complete stop if necessary, then change into the adjacent lane — or two lanes over if possible (HRS 291C-27).

InfoVerified Jul 27, 2026

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Slow down and move over. In Hawaii, a driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights must slow to a "reasonable and prudent speed," coming to a complete stop if necessary, then change into the adjacent lane — or two lanes over if possible (HRS 291C-27). It covers police, fire, ocean safety, emergency medical services (EMS), freeway service patrol, sheriff, state and county emergency management, civil defense, DOT harbors and DLNR enforcement vehicles, and tow trucks. If a death or injury results, the driver is charged under Hawaii's negligent homicide or negligent injury statutes.

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