Is texting and walking illegal in Hawaii?


Is texting and walking illegal in Hawaii? What Is Hawaii's Distracted Walking Law? Texting and walking in a crosswalk can result in a ticket under Honolulu's new distracted walking law. The law, which falls under Sec. 15-24.23 Mobile electronic devices, of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 1990, is now in effect.


What is the Aloha law in Hawaii?

It's called the Aloha Spirit law, and it's encoded in the Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 5-7.5. The Aloha Spirit is the coordination of mind and heart within each person, the law declares. It brings each person to the Self. Each person must think and emote good feelings to others.


Can you text and drive in Hawaii?

Hawaii's law prohibits the use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle, making it illegal for drivers to text or engage in other hand-held uses of mobile electronic devices such as cell phones, mp3 players, personal digital assistants, and navigation devices.