(a) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Motor Vehicle Drifting. A driving technique whereby the driver intentionally oversteers a motor vehicle, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. A motor vehicle is drifting when the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle, to such an extent that the front wheels of the motor vehicle are pointing in the opposite direction to the turn (e.g. the motor vehicle is turning left, but the wheels are pointed to the right, or vice versa).
Drift Racing. The use of one or more motor vehicles in an attempt to:
(1) Outgain or outdistance another motor vehicle, or prevent another vehicle from passing; or
(2) Arrive at a given destination ahead of another motor vehicle or vehicles, or ahead of a time standard as determined by a stopwatch or other time-keeping device;
while incorporating motor vehicle drifting, on some or all curves or turns of the designated or assumed course.
Racing. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 291C-103(c).
(b) No person shall engage in motor vehicle drifting or drift racing upon any street or highway within the City and County of Honolulu.
(c) Any person who violates this section shall, upon conviction, be fined up to $2,000, or imprisoned up to one year, or both.
(Added by Ord. 18-15)