In 2018, Hawaiʻi passed and signed into law the 3-Foot Safe Passing Rule (HB2215), requiring motorists to allow at least three feet of spacewhen overtaking a cyclist. This law was enacted on June 20, 2018, as a critical measure to improve cyclist safety across the state.
- Read the bill: HB2215 – Hawaiʻi State Legislature
- Maui Bicycling League’s statement on the law: Maui Now article
Despite this law, many drivers remain unaware of their obligation to safely pass cyclists, putting riders at risk. No official road signage has been implemented to warn or educate motorists about this law, leaving a significant gap in enforcement and awareness.
Why Signage is Critical
While passing a law is a major step forward, laws alone do not change behavior—public awareness does. Without signage, many drivers do not know the 3-Foot Law exists. Hawaiʻi roads can be dangerous for cyclists due to:
- Narrow roads with no shoulders
- High-speed traffic
- Blind curves and winding terrain
- Large trucks and trailers frequently sharing the road
By installing official 3-Foot Law signage on state and county roads, we can:
- Educate motorists about their legal obligation to pass safely
- Reduce accidents and prevent fatalities
- Make Hawaiʻi’s roads safer for everyone—cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers
Take Action: Help Us Advocate for Signage!
The Maui Bicycling League is leading an effort to install 3-Foot Law signage where it is needed most. We need your support!
- Add your voice: Leave a comment in support of this initiative on SeeClickFix: Submit Your Support.
- Know a high-risk area? Suggest locations where signage is needed! Help pinpoint sign locations by filling out this survey.
- Email any questions to: Maui@hbl.org.
Together, we can make Maui’s roads safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. Join us in advocating for proper signage to enforce the 3-Foot Law!
Volunteer with us!
We are also seeking volunteers to help review and confirm high-priority locations before presenting them to Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Maui Department of Public Works (DPW) for implementation.
Interested in volunteering? Send us a message! Maui@hbl.org
