Chapter 10.60 PEDESTRIANS

10.60.010 Generally.

10.60.020 Right-of-way in crosswalk.

10.60.030 Right-of-way outside crosswalks.

10.60.042 Crosswalks established.

10.60.050 Use of right half of crosswalk.

10.60.060 Walking along roadways.

10.60.070 Blind and crippled pedestrians--Right-of-way.

10.60.080 Operators to exercise due care.


10.60.010 Generally.

Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections and other signalized crossings, as stated in this title; but at all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions as stated in this chapter. (Ord. 413 § 10-15.1, 1965)

10.60.020 Right-of-way in crosswalk.

A. When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.

B. No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.

C. Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the operator of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle, nor shall any other vehicle in the adjacent lane traveling in the same direction as the stopped vehicle pass or overtake such stopped vehicle. (Ord. 413.144 § 1, 1980; Ord. 413 § 10-15.2, 1965)

10.60.030 Right-of-way outside crosswalks.

Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. (Ord. 413 § 10-15.3(1), 1965)

10.60.042 Crosswalks established.

A. Wailuku District. Pedestrian crosswalks are established in the Wailuku district at the following locations:

1. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Lower Main Street in Wailuku, the center line of the crosswalk being three hundred feet southwest of the prolongation of the south curbline of Hoomana Street across Lower Main Street;

2. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion across Nakoa Drive along the prolongation of the southerly shoulder of Kainani Street;

3. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Puunene Avenue between the northern end of H.C.&S. garage and the H.C.&S. Co. automotive maintenance repair shop at Puunene;

4. Not less than ten feet in width on that portion across Mill Street in Wailuku, approximately two hundred ninety feet east of the junction of Mill Street and Halewili Drive;

5. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Kihei Road in Kihei near power pole number 187, approximately one thousand two hundred feet north of the junction of Kihei Road and Kilohana Drive;

6. Not less than ten feet on that portion of Kihei Road across Kalama Park in Kihei, the center line of the crosswalk being opposite power pole number 149;

7. Not less than eight feet in width on that portion of Wells Street in Wailuku, approximately one hundred eighty feet from High Street, in line with the walkway leading to the State Building;

8. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, in Kihei, near utility pole number 97 approximately two hundred feet north of Uwapo Road;

9. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, in Kihei, on the south side of the intersection of South Kihei Road and Wailana Place;

10. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, in Kihei, near Kaonoulu Street fronting Maui Lu Resort;

11. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, in Kihei, near utility pole number 146 fronting Kalama Park;

12. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, in Kihei, near utility pole number 150A fronting Kalama Park;

13. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, across Kamaole Beach Park number one;

14. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, in Kihei, near utility pole number 176A fronting Kamaole Beach Park number two;

15. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Lipoa Street, in Kihei, west (makai) of the entrance to Kihei School;

16. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Papa Avenue in Kahului, approximately one hundred feet from the Kihei side of the entrance to Lihikai School;

17. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Papa Avenue in Kahului, approximately seventy-five feet from the Waihee side of the exit to Lihikai School;

18. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Maalo Street, in Kahului, approximately two hundred eighty feet east of South Papa Avenue;

19. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Kaohu Street along the westerly prolongation of the shoulder area of Kiele Street;

20. Not less than eight feet in width on that portion of Kaohu Street four hundred fifty feet west of Waiale Road;

21. Not less than ten feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, in Kihei, fronting Kamaole Beach Park number two and approximately seven hundred feet north of Keonekai Road;

22. Not less than ten feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road in Kihei, six hundred twenty feet south of the centerline of Keonekai Road;

23. Not less than ten feet on that portion of Lower Main Street in Wailuku fronting Hale Makua, approximately six hundred twenty-five feet southwest from the edge of Mill Street;

24. Not less than ten feet on that portion of Lower Main Street in Wailuku fronting St. Anthony Grade School, approximately seven hundred ten feet southwest from the edge of Mill Street;

25. Not less than ten feet on that portion of Lower Main Street in Wailuku fronting St. Anthony High School football field, approximately three hundred seventy-five feet northwest from the edge of Mission Street;

26. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of South Kihei Road, in Kihei, approximately one thousand three hundred feet south of the intersection of Alanui Ke Alii Road and South Kihei Road.

B. Lahaina District. Pedestrian crosswalks are established in the Lahaina district at the following locations:

1. Not less than twelve feet in width on Front Street at the entrance to the Puamana Maintenance Shop in Lahaina, Maui;

2. Not less than twelve feet in width on Lahainaluna Road between Mill Street and Kuhua Street in Lahaina, Maui;

3. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Wainee Street, Lahaina, between the Lahaina Shopping Center and the Lahaina Square, about forty-seven feet from the entrance to the Lahaina Shopping Center;

4. On that portion of Front Street in Lahaina, approximately two hundred fifty-eight feet north of Wahie Lane;

5. On that portion of Lower Honoapiilani Road in Honokowai, Lahaina, between Honokowai Park and Honokowai Superette;

6. Not less than ten feet in width on that portion of Front Street in Lahaina, approximately one hundred thirty feet west of Shaw Street;

7. Not less than eight feet in width on that portion of Front Street in Lahaina, on the south of Lahaina Shopping Center driveway, approximately one hundred eighty feet south of Papalaua Street.

C. Makawao District. Pedestrian crosswalks are established in the Makawao district at the following locations:

1. Not less than ten feet in width on that portion of Baldwin Avenue, in Lower Paia, opposite Dr. Richard Y. Ikeda’s dental office situated in the S. Ikeda Store building;

2. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion across Baldwin Avenue, Upper Paia, the centerline of the crosswalk being one hundred fifty feet south of the Paia Theater road;

3. Not less than twelve feet in width at Haiku, from the Catholic Church to the parking area;

4. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Baldwin Avenue, in Lower Paia, fronting the U.S. Post Office-Bank of Hawaii building;

5. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Baldwin Avenue, in upper Paia fronting on the Doris Todd Memorial Christian Day School;

6. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Makawao Avenue in Makawao fronting the Makawao Library;

7. Not less than eight feet in width on that portion of Haleakala Highway in Pukalani, approximately forty feet west of Pukalani Street;

8. On that portion of West Kuiaha Road, approximately one thousand one hundred feet in the makai direction from the intersection of Haiku Road and West Kuiaha Road;

9. On that portion of Makawao Avenue fronting Makawao Post Office and being immediately east of the post office driveway;

10. On that portion of Baldwin Avenue fronting the Paia Mill Office Building, approximately six hundred fifty feet south of Puakou Place.

D. Molokai District. Pedestrian crosswalks are established in the Molokai district at the following locations:

1. Not less than twelve feet in width on that portion of Ailoa Road fronting Kaunakakai Park in Kaunakakai, Molokai;

2. Not less than twelve feet in width on the portion of Puukapele Avenue bounded by Hoolehua Congregational Church and Molokai High School.

E. Hana District. Pedestrian crosswalks are established in the Hana district at the following locations:

1. On that portion of Hana Highway in Hana, between Hasegawa Store and its parking lot;

2. On that portion of Hana Highway in Hana approximately one hundred ninety feet south of Keawa Place;

3. On that portion of Hana Highway in Hana approximately three hundred ten feet south of Keawa Place;

4. On that portion of Hauoli Street in Hana approximately four hundred eighty feet east of Hana Highway;

5. On that portion of Hauoli Street in Hana approximately seven hundred ten feet east of Hana Highway. (Ord. 413.320 § 1, 2007; Ord. 413.299 § 3, 2001; Ord. 413.271 § 1, 1995; Ord. 413.270 § 1, 1995; Ord. 413.257 § 1, 1992; Ord. 413.247 § 1, 1991; Ord. 413.235 § 1, 1990; Ord. 413.234 § 1, 1990; Ord. 413.232 § 1, 1990; Ord. 413.230 § 1, 1990; Ord. 413.229 § 2, 1990)

10.60.050 Use of right half of crosswalk.

Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks. (Ord. 413 § 10-15.4, 1965)

10.60.060 Walking along roadways.

A. Where sidewalks are provided, it is unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.

B. Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a roadway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. (Ord. 2732 § 2, 1998: Ord. 413.22 § 1, 1969; Ord. 413 § 10-15.6, 1965)

10.60.070 Blind and crippled pedestrians--Right-of-way.

Except at intersections where the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers, the operator of a vehicle shall come to a stop and take such precautions as may be necessary before proceeding so as to avoid injury to a crippled pedestrian using crutches, or to a blind or partially blind pedestrian carrying in full view a cane, white in color, or white with red ends, and blowing continually a whistle similar to the type of whistle used by traffic officers. (Ord. 413 § 10-15.5, 1965)

10.60.080 Operators to exercise due care.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, every operator of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any confused or incapacitated person upon a roadway. (Ord. 413 § 10-15.7, 1965)