On March 8, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Highways Division, held a public hearing relating to the proposed adoption of Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 19-150, entitled, “Autonomous Vehicle Regulations.”

The DOT announced on March 15, 2022, that it will be extending the deadline for written comments and will continue to accept comments through 4:30 p.m. on March 31, 2022. The DOT will make and announce its decision on the proposed adoption of administrative rules on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the DOT Highways Division at 869 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, in the media center on the first floor.

All interested persons may provide written comments by email at DOT.HWY.HAR.AV@hawaii.gov, or by mail at

Highways Division Autonomous Vehicle Regulations,

869 Punchbowl Street,

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

A copy of the proposed rule to be adopted will be mailed to any interested person who requests a copy in writing. The written request must state the requester’s name and mailing address and must be sent to

Highways Division Autonomous Vehicle Regulations,

869 Punchbowl Street,

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

The proposed rules can be accessed and viewed at this website: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2021/03/AV-Draft-Rules.pdf