GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Hawaii. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
4 years
80 and over: renewal every 2 years
None
Decriminalized and legal for medical use
None
60
60
60
60
55
55
None
3 months
After 30 days
Mandatory for all convictions
No
No
Children 7 to 10 years old who are taller than 4’9” must be properly restrained by a seat belt.
Children under 2 years old must be properly restrained in an approved rear-facing child passenger restraint system.
Children 2 to 4 years old must be properly restrained in an approved rear-facing or forward-facing child passenger restraint system.
Children 4 to 10 years old must be properly restrained in an approved car seat or booster.
17 years
15 / 6
6
50 (10)
16
11 p.m. - 5 a.m.
No more than 1 under 18
Primary
8 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Honolulu and City of Honolulu after a 2-year pilot program in the City and County of Honolulu
None
n/a
Yes, by state law and county ordinance
Child Restraint Required
Children under 2 years old must be properly restrained in an approved rear-facing child passenger restraint system.
Children 2 to 4 years old must be properly restrained in an approved rear-facing or forward-facing child passenger restraint system.
Children 4 to 10 years old must be properly restrained in an approved car seat or booster.
Full Privilege Minimum Age
17 years
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
Yes, by state law and county ordinance
Speeding
$250
No
No
