No Traffic Ordinances in HPP

[JerryCarr]

As chairman of the HPP Neighborhood Watch, I have had frequent contact with the police regarding this issue. Bob Orts is correct that the traffic laws are fully applicable and enforceable in HPP. When we began paving some of the side roads, we even requested speed traps in the residential areas where people were going at dangerous speeds. The police complied, and tickets were issued. When we have issues with noisy, unlicensed, or illegal motorbikes and ATVs, we call them in and the police generally respond. We use the dispatch number (935-3511) for reporting these. Unfortunately, the police in Puna are understaffed, and they can't respond every single time. They do respond most of the time, and they urge us to report these "nuissance" violations because they can result in injury or worse.

I hope this helps, and please contact us at HPPWatch@aol.com if you want to know more about Neighborhood Watch.

Cheers,
Jerry