Advocates has sent a letter to Hawaii Governor Josh Green (D) urging him to sign Senate Bill (SB) 3157, because Section 5 would expand the ability to use automated speed enforcement (ASE) at high-risk roadway locations in Honolulu County.
In 2025, there were an overall estimated 129 fatalities on Hawaii roads according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which is a 27 percent increase since 2024. Additionally, in 2024, speeding was a factor in 42 percent of fatal crashes in the state, much higher than the national average of 29 percent, and resulted in 43 tragic deaths.
Read the full letter here.