The harvesting and trucking of eucalyptus trees along Highway 19 is continuing, and the Hawaii Police Department is reminding motorists to be aware of the increase the number of trucks on the roadway, especially from Laupahoehoe to Kawaihae. The harvesting
The harvesting and trucking of eucalyptus trees along Highway 19 is continuing, and the Hawaii Police Department is reminding motorists to be aware of the increase the number of trucks on the roadway, especially from Laupahoehoe to Kawaihae.
Police are also asking motorists to use “added caution when sharing the road with any truck or bus” because of their size and cargo. Safety tips include: being aware of falling or kicked up debris and that larger vehicles make wider turns; watching out for blind spots; expecting frequent stops by buses; noting that larger vehicles need longer stopping distances due to their size and weight; and using more time when passing large vehicles because of their length.
