Hawai'i Traffic Laws
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated June 20, 2016
Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Hawai'i -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
- Hawai'i Driver's Manual [PDF]
- Title 17
- All Statutes
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Use of intoxicants while operating a vehicle (HRS Chapter 291-E) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Licensing (HRS section 286-102) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (HRS Chapter 287) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Registration of vehicles (HRS section 286-41) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Turning so as to proceed in the opposite direction (HRS section 291C-82) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents and Accident Reports (HRS sections 291C-11 to 291C-15) |
| Mechanical Violations | Street rod vehicle requirements (HRS section 286-26.5) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving of vehicle (HRS section 291-2) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Obedience to and required traffic control devices (HRS section 291C-31) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Mandatory use of seat belts (HRS section 291-11.6 Child passenger restraints (HRS section 291-11.5) |
| Speeding | Speed restrictions; basic rule (HRS section 291C-101) Noncompliance with speed limit prohibited (HRS section 291C-102) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Street rod vehicle requirements (HRS section 286-26.5) |
Next Steps
Contact a qualified traffic ticket attorney to help you get the best result possible.