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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person commits the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes:
(a) Damage of a public transit vehicle, resulting in the vehicle's removal from service; or
(b) The unreasonable interruption of a public transit system or service.
(2) As used in this section, “public transit vehicle” includes:
(a) Any public paratransit vehicle providing service to the disabled;
(b) Any transit vehicle used for the transportation of passengers in return for legally charged fees or fares, including any taxi; and
(c) Any transit vehicle owned or operated by a government entity, including any school bus.
(3) Interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle shall be a violation; provided that interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle that results in serious bodily injury to, or death of, any person, shall be a class C felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 5. Crimes and Criminal Proceedings § 711-1113 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-5-crimes-and-criminal-proceedings/hi-rev-st-sect-711-1113/
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