The solicitation of free rides (hitchhiking) shall be permitted at any official bus stop of the city or in any open area where there are no official bus stops within a reasonable distance; provided that the person soliciting rides shall not stand for the purpose of such solicitation on the roadway; and provided further, that no person shall attempt to intimidate, threaten, or otherwise annoy passing motorists while so engaged in hitchhiking. Any person violating this section shall be issued a citation according to the procedures specified in Article 26, unless such person refuses to provide suitable identification, in which case the arresting officer shall take the person into custody according to the prescribed procedure for physical arrest in HRS Chapter 803.
(Sec. 15-17.4, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 15, Art. 17, § 15-17.4) (Am. Ord. 95-15)