No skate park means they’re on streets
When I opened up my West Hawaii Today newspaper March 19, I was pretty much taken aback with the article regarding “Council boosts skate park plans.” Nowhere in the article does it even hint at the Hawaii County Ordinance under Vehicle and Traffic, Article 1. General provision. Section 24-4 where it clearly states “Use of coaster, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, and other similar devices are prohibited on any roadway or sidewalk, county-wide.” It surely sets a tone that “until” the skate park is built, it is A-OK for anyone to ride a skateboard on a public street.
I have narrowly missed so many of them. No helmets, no pads — nothing. It would certainly be helpful with an additional comment from the council that all of these conveyances are strictly prohibited by county law. I am truly disappointed.
Barbara J. Hussey
Kailua-Kona
Get the information and report speeders
If people don’t like speed humps on their roads, another solution would be to make a citizen’s report to the police.
It’s not feasible to have an officer at every steep roadway but since the residents who live along these roads are witnessing these drag races, they should note down the license plate numbers, the time and the speed or estimated speed of these speedsters and call it in to the police.
If this works out well, hopefully people who have a lead foot will think twice about racing down residential roadways.
Colleen Miyose-Wallis
Kailua-Kona