Section 19-121-1 - Purpose and scope Because of the ever increasing number of traffic accidents occurring on the public highways each year, it is deemed in the public interest that a statewide, interrelated traffic records system shall be established. The system shall be designed to assure that appropriate data on traffic accidents, drivers, motor vehicles, and roadways am available to provide:
(1) A reliable indication of the magnitude and nature of the highway traffic accident problem;(2) A reliable means for identifying short-term changes and long-term trends in the magnitude and nature of traffic accidents; and(3) A valid basis for: (A) The detection of high or potentially-high accident locations and causes;(B) The detection of health, behavioral, and related factors contributing to accident causes;(C) The design of accident, fatality, and injury countermeasures;(D) The development of means for evaluating the cost effectiveness of these measures; and(E) The planning and implementation of selected enforcement and other operational programs.[Eff 8/26/82; camp 6/26/86; comp JAN 03 1994] (Auth: HRS § 286-171) (Imp: HRS § 286-171)