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 Universal helmet law repealed 1977.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
Under 2 years in a rear-facing child safety seat
2 to under 4 yrs in a rear- or forward-facing child safety seat
4 to less than 10 yrs in booster seat or child restraint system with harness
4 to less than 10 yrs and over 4'9" tall in booster seat with lap and shoulder seat belt
Over 4'9" tall
17 years
15 / 6
6
50 (10)
16
11 p.m. - 5 a.m.
No more than 1 under 18
All
Primary
8 and over
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
None
n/a
Yes, by state law and county ordinance
Counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Honolulu and City of Honolulu after a 2-year pilot program in the City and County of Honolulu
Child Restraint Required
Under 2 years in a rear-facing child safety seat
2 to under 4 yrs in a rear- or forward-facing child safety seat
4 to less than 10 yrs in booster seat or child restraint system with harness
4 to less than 10 yrs and over 4'9" tall in booster seat with lap and shoulder seat belt
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
