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2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-25 Lights for motor vehicles, motorcycles, motor scooters, motorized bicycles.

§291-25 Lights for motor vehicles, motorcycles, motor scooters, motorized bicycles.
(a) From thirty minutes after sunset until thirty minutes before sunrise, every motor vehicle moving upon any public highway shall carry at the front thereof at least two lighted head lamps which shall display white lights of equal candle power. The head lamps shall be securely mounted, not less than twenty-two inches nor more than fifty-four inches above the road surface when measured to the head lamp center, on a rigid part of the vehicle designed specifically for head lamp installation by the manufacturer, and so arranged, adjusted, and constructed that, when the motor vehicle is fully loaded, any pair of headlights under the conditions of use shall produce a light sufficient to reveal any person, vehicle, or substantial object on the highway straight ahead of the motor vehicle for a distance of two hundred feet.
The light when measured at a distance of one hundred feet directly in front of the motor vehicle, and at a height of sixty inches above the level surface on which the motor vehicle stands, shall not exceed two thousand four hundred apparent candle power, nor shall this candle power be exceeded at a greater height than sixty inches.
When measured at a distance of one hundred feet ahead of the motor vehicle and seven feet or more to the left of the axis of the same, and at a height of sixty inches above the level surface on which the motor vehicle stands, the light shall not exceed eight hundred apparent candle power.
(b) During the time specified in subsection (a), every motorcycle, motor scooter, or motorized bicycle while moving on a public highway shall carry, at the front thereof, at least one lighted headlight which shall give a light of such power and so distributed as provided in subsection (a); provided that any motorcycle, motor scooter, or motorized bicycle with a side car or similar contrivance attached shall, in addition to the foregoing required light, carry on the side car or similar contrivance a lighted lamp visible from a point at least two hundred feet ahead of the vehicle. Any headlight required by this subsection shall display white light and shall be securely mounted, not less than twenty-four inches nor more than fifty-four inches above the road surface when measured to the headlight's center on a rigid part of the vehicle designed specifically for installation of a light by the manufacturer. [RL 1945, pt of §11707; am L 1953, c 260, §1; RL 1955, §311-7; HRS §291-25; am L 1985, c 105, §2; am L 2007, c 7, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-26 Testing lights.

§291-26 Testing lights.
All devices or adjustments used in connection with lights upon motor vehicles to enable the same to comply with this chapter, shall not be used until approved by the chief of police or the chief of police's authorized subordinate of the county wherein the vehicle is registered.
The cost of testing any device shall be borne by the person submitting the same; provided that this cost shall not exceed the sum of $50.
No person shall drive, operate, or propel a motor vehicle without an approved device or adjustment upon its headlights unless the headlights have been tested and approved by the chief of police or the chief of police's authorized subordinate of the county wherein the vehicle is registered. The cost of testing shall be borne by the person offering the same for test as provided in this section. [RL 1945, pt of §11707; RL 1955, §311-8; HRS §291-26; gen ch 1985]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-28 Lights for loads.

§291-28 Lights for loads.
In any case where a vehicle is loaded with any material in such a manner that any portion of the load extends toward the rear four feet or more beyond the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load, at the times and under the conditions hereinbefore specified, in addition to the ordinary rear or tail light hereinbefore required to be displayed on the vehicle, a red light plainly visible under ordinary atmospheric conditions at least two hundred feet from the rear; provided that at other times while the vehicle is upon the public highway, a red flag or cloth not less than sixteen inches square shall be displayed at the extreme rear of the load. [RL 1945, pt of §11707; RL 1955, §311-10; HRS §291-28]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-29 Lights for other vehicles.

§291-29 Lights for other vehicles.
All vehicles other than those specified in section 291-25 shall during the time mentioned in such section when upon the public highway, carry a lighted light on the extreme width of each side so arranged that a light from the lamps shall be visible in every direction at least two hundred feet. [RL 1945, pt of §11707; RL 1955, §311-11; HRS §291-29; am L 1979, c 105, §29]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-30 Spotlights.

§291-30 Spotlights.
No spotlight shall be used in any city, town, or village, and no spotlight shall be so used as to shine in the eyes of the drivers of approaching passing vehicles, and when used every spotlight shall be turned off not less than two hundred feet from an approaching vehicle. [RL 1945, pt of §11707; RL 1955, §311-12; HRS §291-30]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-31 Tail lights on vehicles, motorcycles and motor scooters.

§291-31 Tail lights on vehicles, motorcycles and motor scooters.
(a) From thirty minutes after sunset to thirty minutes before sunrise, at any time while a vehicle, other than a bicycle, motorcycle or motor scooter, is operated on any public highway, there shall be displayed at the rear thereof at least two tail lights, spaced as far apart as practicable, which shall display red lights visible not less than two hundred feet from the rear thereof; provided that vehicles manufactured prior to 1968 originally equipped with a single tail light assembly need only display a single tail light; and where a registration number plate is required by law to be carried on the rear thereof, the same shall be illuminated by a white light in such manner that the registration number thereon can be plainly distinguished at a distance of not less than fifty feet from the rear thereof.
(b) From thirty minutes after sunset to thirty minutes before sunrise, at any time while a motorcycle or motor scooter is operated on any public highway, there shall be displayed at the rear thereof, a tail light which shall display a red light visible not less than two hundred feet from the rear thereof; and if a registration number plate is required by law to be carried on the rear of the motorcycle or motor scooter, the same shall be illuminated by a white light in such manner that the registration number thereon can be plainly distinguished at a distance of not less than fifty feet from the rear thereof. [RL 1945, pt of §11707; RL 1955, §311-13; HRS §291-31; am L 1984, c 125, §1]
Cross References
Bicycle lights, see §291C-147.
Moped lights, see §291C-200.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-31.5 Blue lights prohibited for motor vehicles, motorcycles, motor scooters, bicycles, electric foot scooters, and mopeds.

§291-31.5 Blue lights prohibited for motor vehicles, motorcycles, motor scooters, bicycles, electric foot scooters, and mopeds.
(a) No person shall knowingly operate, affix or cause to be affixed, display, or possess any lamp, reflector, or illumination device that appears to be the color blue, or colors blue and red, upon any motor vehicle, motorcycle, motor scooter, bicycle, electric foot scooter, or moped, except for:
(1) County law enforcement vehicles authorized and approved by the chief of police of the county in which the vehicle is operated;
(2) Department of law enforcement vehicles with blue and red lamps, reflectors, or illumination devices authorized and approved by the director of law enforcement; or
(3) Department of land and natural resources division of conservation and resources enforcement vehicles with blue and red lamps, reflectors, or illumination devices authorized and approved by the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources.
This prohibition shall not apply to factory-installed instrument illumination.
(b) Any violation of this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both. [L 1985, c 182, §1; am L 1991, c 210, §1; am L 2007, c 109, §1; am L 2016, c 99, §1; am L 2021, c 174, §5; am L 2022, c 278, §45]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-32 Penalties.

§291-32 Penalties.
(a) The use or operation of any motor vehicle not equipped with lights in conformity with sections 291-25 to 291-31 upon the public highways is prohibited during the period specified in section 291-25(a).
(b) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section, or of sections 291-25 to 291-31, shall be fined not more than $10. Each violation shall be deemed a separate offense, and a subsequent violation of the same provision within a one-year period shall be subject to twice the fine imposed upon the prior conviction therefor. [L 1892, c 28, § §1, 2; am L 1903, c 8, §2; am L 1909, c 27, §1; RL 1925, §4400; am L 1929, c 143, §2; RL 1935, §6290; RL 1945, §11708; RL 1955, §311-14; HRS §291-32; am L 2005, c 74, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-33 Projections on face of wheels prohibited.

§291-33 Projections on face of wheels prohibited.
(a) There shall not be operated or moved upon any public road, street, or highway within the State, any vehicle, motor vehicle, or other power vehicle the face of the wheels of which are fitted or equipped with flanges, ribs, clamps, cleats, lugs, chains, spikes or other projections, other than rubber blocks, destructive to the road surfaces. This provision applies to all rings or flanges upon guiding or steering wheels of such vehicles but shall not be construed to prevent the use of:
(1) Ordinary detachable tire or skid chains; or
(2) Studded snow tires on either the Mauna Kea access road above Hale Pohaku or on any other road within the Mauna Kea Science Reserve leased to the University of Hawaii.
(b) This section shall not apply to traction engines, tractors, or other vehicles of the tracklaying type when the portions of the movable tracks in contact with the roadway surface present plane surfaces of sufficient area to prevent damage thereto. [L 1941, c 216, pt of §1; RL 1945, §11712; RL 1955, §311-18; HRS §291-33; am L 1991, c 59, §1; am L 2020, c 70, §40]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-35.1 Regulation of bumper height.

§291-35.1 Regulation of bumper height.
Maximum bumper heights of motor vehicles shall be determined by the weight category of gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) as measured from a level surface to the highest point on the bottom of the bumper. Maximum heights are as follows:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Front
Rear
Passenger vehicles 22 inches 22 inches
4,500 lbs. and under 29 inches 29 inches
4,501 lbs. to 7,500 lbs. 33 inches 33 inches
7,501 lbs. to 10,000 lbs. 35 inches 35 inches
For any vehicle with bumpers or attaching components which have been modified or altered from the original manufacturer's design to conform with the maximum bumper height requirements of this section, the bumper height shall be measured from a level surface to the bottom of the bumper. The vehicle frame rail, measured from a level surface to the bottom of the vehicle frame rail, shall not exceed the attached bumper height. The maximum distance between vehicle body to vehicle frame rail shall not exceed three inches. The distance between the vehicle body to vehicle frame rail shall be measured from the vehicle body mount seat to the vehicle frame rail mount seat. "Bumper", for purposes of this section means a horizontal load bearing protective system installed on a motor vehicle which is constructed of sturdy materials that will not shatter or split upon moderate impact and provides adequate protection against damages to the front and rear external lighting and reflective devices, hood, trunk, doors, painted surfaces, cooling system, exhaust system, and other components during a low speed impact. Any vehicle that exceeds the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission - Regulation 12 recommended bumper height, based on the gross vehicle weight rating, shall be equipped with an audible reverse warning system. The audible reverse warning system is not required on any open cab vehicle with a distance of less than four feet from the rear of the driver's seating position to the rear most part of the vehicle body. [L 1984, c 291, §1; am L 1985, c 122, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-39 Enforcement.

§291-39 Enforcement.
(a) For the purpose of the enforcement of sections 291-33 to 291-36, the powers of police officers are conferred upon the director of transportation and any motor carrier safety officer. Every police officer and motor carrier safety officer shall enforce compliance with sections 291-33 to 291-36, with the technical assistance of the department of transportation. In the enforcement of sections 291-34 to 291-36 such officers may require the driver of a vehicle to stop and submit to:
(1) The measurement of the dimensions of the vehicle and load;
(2) The examination of the certificate of weight; and
(3) The weighing of vehicles and load by means of either wheel load weighers, axle load scales, or vehicle scales, if the scales are within two miles of the place where the vehicle is stopped.
(b) The department of transportation is authorized to provide the necessary technical assistance to police officers and motor carrier safety officers to determine compliance or noncompliance with sections 291-34 to 291-36. Whenever the department of transportation determines that the size or weight of a vehicle does not comply with sections 291-34 to 291-36, the police officers or motor carrier safety officers may require the driver to move the vehicle to a suitable place and to remain there until the vehicle and load are brought into compliance with the limits prescribed by this chapter. If any of the load must be removed from the vehicle in order to comply with sections 291-34 to 291-36, the removal and all risks caused by or resulting from the removal shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of the vehicle.
(c) Police officers and motor carrier safety officers shall issue citations to any person violating sections 291-33 to 291-36.
(d) The driver of any vehicle who fails or refuses to stop and submit the vehicle and load to measuring or weighing when directed by a police officer or motor carrier safety officer or who fails or refuses to otherwise comply with this section, shall be fined as provided in section 291-37. [L 1977, c 184, §4; am L 1980, c 281, §4; am L 1983, c 188, §2; am L 1992, c 179, §2; am L 2023, c 240, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-51.3 Reimbursement to counties; agreement with counties to provide permits

§291-51.3 Reimbursement to counties; agreement with counties to provide permits
. The State shall reimburse the counties for the unit cost of providing a removable windshield placard or a temporary removable windshield placard on behalf of the State. The reimbursement rate paid to the counties for providing removable windshield placards, temporary removable windshield placards, special license plates, and identification cards shall be established pursuant to section 291-56; provided that a county may retain any fees charged for a transaction. [L 2006, c 269, §1; am L 2007, c 77, §1; am L 2010, c 141, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-51.4 Fraudulent verification of an applicant as a person with a disability; penalty.

§291-51.4 Fraudulent verification of an applicant as a person with a disability; penalty.
A physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who fraudulently verifies that an applicant is a person with a disability to enable the person to represent to the issuing agency that the person is qualified to obtain a disability parking permit shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Each fraudulent verification shall constitute a separate offense. [L 2001, c 297, pt of §1; am L 2014, c 45, §6; am L 2019, c 87, §4; am L 2022, c 293, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-51.5 Special license plates.

§291-51.5 Special license plates.
Upon application by a person with a disability, the issuing agency shall issue special license plates for the vehicle registered in the applicant's name if the vehicle is primarily used to transport that person. The fee for the issuance of special license plates shall not exceed the fee charged for similar license plates for the same class vehicle. [L 1992, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1997, c 308, §6; am L 2001, c 297, §3; am L 2010, c 141, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-51.6 Issuance of temporary removable windshield placards.

§291-51.6 Issuance of temporary removable windshield placards.
The issuing agency shall issue one temporary removable windshield placard to each applicant who requests and presents a certificate of disability that verifies the duration of the applicant's disability in monthly increments, which shall not exceed six months, and upon payment of a fee to the issuing agency. Upon request of an applicant who was previously issued one temporary removable windshield placard, a second temporary removable windshield placard shall be issued to that applicant upon verification of the applicant's disability. [L 1992, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1997, c 308, §7; am L 2001, c 297, §4; am L 2003, c 30, §3; am L 2006, c 269, §2; am L 2007, c 77, §2; am L 2010, c 141, §4]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-51.7 Reciprocity.

§291-51.7 Reciprocity.
The State, counties, and private property owners shall recognize disability parking permits that have been issued by authorities of other states and countries, for the purpose of identifying persons permitted to:
(1) Utilize parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; or
(2) Exercise other parking privileges afforded by the State, counties, or private property owners for the benefit of persons with disabilities. [L 1992, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1997, c 308, §8; am L 2001, c 297, §5; am L 2019, c 87, §5]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-52 Issuance of removable windshield placard.

§291-52 Issuance of removable windshield placard.
The issuing agency shall issue one removable windshield placard to each applicant who presents a certificate of disability that verifies that the applicant's disability is expected to last for at least six years. The removable windshield placard shall expire six years after the date of its issuance. [L 1984, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 46, §4; am L 1997, c 308, §9; am L 1999, c 282, §6; am L 2001, c 297, §6; am L 2003, c 30, §4; am L 2006, c 269, §3; am L 2010, c 141, §5]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-52.2 Issuance of a disabled paid parking exemption permit.

§291-52.2 Issuance of a disabled paid parking exemption permit.
The issuing agency shall issue one disabled paid parking exemption permit to each applicant who presents a certificate of disability that verifies that the applicant is licensed to drive a motor vehicle and that the applicant cannot reach or operate parking meters or unattended pay stations because of the applicant's physical disability. The disabled paid parking exemption permit shall have the same expiration as the removable windshield placard, temporary removable windshield placard, or special license plates issued to the applicant. [L 2019, c 87, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-52.5 Issuance of identification card.

§291-52.5 Issuance of identification card.
The issuing agency shall issue one identification card at the same time it issues a disability parking permit to a person with a disability. [L 2001, c 297, pt of §1; am L 2003, c 30, §5; am L 2010, c 141, §6; am L 2019, c 87, §6]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-52.6 Replacement of a removable windshield placard, disabled paid parking exemption permit, or identification card.

§291-52.6 Replacement of a removable windshield placard, disabled paid parking exemption permit, or identification card.
A removable windshield placard, temporary removable windshield placard,
disabled paid parking exemption permit, or identification card shall be replaced upon:
(1) Submittal to the issuing agency of a completed application for a removable windshield placard, temporary removable windshield placard,
disabled paid parking exemption permit, or identification card to the issuing agency; and
(2) Payment of a fee. [L 2001, c 297, pt of §1; am L 2003, c 30, §6; am L 2006, c 269, §4; am L 2007, c 77, §3; am L 2010, c 141, §7; am L 2019, c 87, §7]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-52.7 Fraudulent manufacture or alteration, sale, issuance, or use of disability parking permits and identification cards.

§291-52.7 Fraudulent manufacture or alteration, sale, issuance, or use of disability parking permits and identification cards.
Any person who fraudulently manufactures or alters a disability parking permit or identification card for personal use, sale, or issuance to another person to circumvent the issuance requirements of this part, or any person who uses a fraudulently manufactured or altered disability parking permit or identification card to circumvent the issuance requirements of this part, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The fraudulent manufacture or alteration of each disability parking permit and of each identification card for personal use, sale, or issuance or is otherwise used in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense. [L 2001, c 297, pt of §1; am L 2003, c 30, §7; am L 2019, c 87, §8]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-53 Nontransferability; penalty.

§291-53 Nontransferability; penalty.
The disability parking permit shall not be used by anyone other than the person with a disability to whom it is issued unless it is being used in connection with the transport of the person with a disability. An unauthorized person using the disability parking permit to obtain the special parking privileges authorized under this part or otherwise afforded by the State or counties, shall be guilty of a traffic infraction under chapter 291D and fined no less than $250 nor more than $500. [L 1984, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 46, §5; am L 1997, c 308, §10; am L 2001, c 297, §7; am L 2019, c 87, §9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-53.2 Sale or purchase.

§291-53.2 Sale or purchase.
Only a state or county issuing agency may offer for sale a disability parking permit and no person may purchase a disability parking permit except from a state or county issuing agency. Any person who sells or purchases a disability parking permit in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The sale or purchase of each disability parking permit in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense. [L 2019, c 87, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-53.3 Confiscation.

§291-53.3 Confiscation.
A disability parking permit may be confiscated by a law enforcement officer or a commissioned volunteer enforcement officer of a county law enforcement agency for:
(1) Fraudulent manufacture or alteration pursuant to section 291-52.7;
(2) Any unauthorized use pursuant to section 291-53;
(3) Display of an invalid disability parking permit; or
(4) Selling or purchasing a disability parking permit pursuant to section 291-53.2.
For the purposes of this section, "commissioned volunteer enforcement officer" means a civilian volunteer commissioned by a county chief of police to act as an enforcement officer for limited purposes as determined by the county chief of police. [L 2019, c 87, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-54 Display of removable windshield placards; temporary removable windshield placards; and disabled paid parking exemption permit

§291-54 Display of removable windshield placards; temporary removable windshield placards; and disabled paid parking exemption permit
. The placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit shall be displayed in such a manner that it may be viewed from the front and rear of the vehicle by hanging it from the front windshield rearview mirror of a vehicle when the placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit is in use. If the design or condition of the rearview mirror, or the design or condition of the placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit precludes hanging the placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit in a secure manner, the placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit shall be displayed on the dashboard. [L 1984, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 46, §6; am L 1997, c 308, §11; am L 2001, c 297, §8; am L 2011, c 183, §1; am L 2019, c 87, §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-55 Metered parking privileges. §291-55 Parking fees.

§291-55 Metered parking privileges.
[Section effective until June 30, 2021. For section effective July 1, 2021, see below.]
Any vehicle displaying special license plates, a removable windshield placard, or a temporary removable windshield placard issued under this part shall be permitted to park, without payment of metered parking fees, in any metered parking space for a maximum of two-and-a-half hours or the maximum amount of time the meter allows, whichever is longer. All parking fees not specifically exempted under this part shall remain in effect. L 1984, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 161, §1; am L 1992, c 46, §7; am L 2001, c 297, §9; am L 2003, c 30, §8
§291-55 Parking fees.
[Section effective July 1, 2021. For section effective until June 30, 2021, see above.]
(a) All parking fees not specifically exempted under this section shall remain in effect.
(b) A driver who is issued a disabled paid parking exemption permit pursuant to section 291-52.2 shall be permitted to park a vehicle in any parking area where payment is required, via a parking meter or unattended pay station, without payment of parking fees for the first two-and-a-half hours or the maximum amount of time the meter allows, whichever is longer. [L 1984, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 161, §1; am L 1992, c 46, §7; am L 2001, c 297, §9; am L 2003, c 30, §8; am L 2019, c 87, §11]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-56 Rules

§291-56 Rules
. The disability and communication access board shall adopt rules under chapter 91 to carry out the purposes of this part, including rules for:
(1) The issuance, renewal, confiscation, revocation, and suspension of disability parking permits;
(2) Decertification, reciprocity, and the replacement of disability parking permits and identification cards;
(3) The design of disability parking permits and identification cards;
(4) The establishment of transaction fees for removable windshield placards, temporary removable windshield placards,
and
disabled paid parking exemption permits;
(5) Signage and marking of parking spaces;
(6) Reimbursement rates to the counties; and
(7) Penalties. [L 1984, c 46, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 46, §8; am L 1997, c 308, §12; am L 1999, c 282, §7; am L 2001, c 297, §10; am L 2003, c 30, §9; am L 2006, c 269, §5; am L 2010, c 141, §8; am L 2019, c 87, §12]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-57 Parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; penalties.

§291-57 Parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; penalties.
(a) Any person who uses a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities who:
(1) Fails to properly display a disability parking permit;
(2) Displays an invalid disability parking permit;
(3) Uses a disability parking permit that was not issued to that person or to any passengers occupying the vehicle in the parking space; or
(4) With or without a disability parking permit:
(A) Parks in an access aisle; or
(B) Obstructs the ingress or egress to a parking space reserved for a person with a disability;
shall be guilty of a traffic infraction under chapter 291D and shall be fined no less than $250 nor more than $500 and pay any costs incurred by the court related to assessing the fine; provided that a person with a disability who has been issued a valid disability parking permit that is currently in effect, and who has failed to display the disability parking permit while parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities, shall pay a fine of no less than $25 nor more than $100 and any costs incurred by the court related to assessing the fine.
(b) Any person who uses a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities and refuses or fails to present an identification card issued under this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder to an enforcement officer upon request shall be guilty of a traffic infraction under chapter 291D and shall be fined no less than $250 nor more than $500.
(c) Any citation issued under this chapter may be mailed to the violator pursuant to section 291C-165(b). [L 1997, c 308, §2; am L 2001, c 297, §11; am L 2003, c 30, §10; am L 2019, c 87, §13]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-58 Requirement to provide parking for persons with disabilities; penalty.

§291-58
Requirement to provide parking for persons with disabilities; penalty.
Beginning July 1, 2002, any public or private entity that provides a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities shall comply with this part and any administrative rules adopted under this part. A private entity that fails to comply with this section shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $500 for each separate offense. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. Any action taken to impose or collect any penalty provided for in this section shall be considered a civil action. [L 2001, c 297, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-59 Enforcement.

§291-59
Enforcement.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, and in addition to any other authority provided by law that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this part:
(1) A law enforcement officer may access the property of a private entity to enforce the provisions of this part; and
(2) A commissioned volunteer enforcement officer may access the property of a private entity during normal business hours of the entity to enforce the provisions of this part;
provided that the private entity's parking lot contains a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities. [L 2003, c 30, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-60 Costs.

§291-60
Costs.
Beginning July 1, 2023, all costs associated with the statewide parking for persons with disabilities program shall be paid using moneys appropriated from the accessible parking special account established pursuant to section 348F-7.5. [L 2022, c 161, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-71 Designation of parking spaces for electric vehicle charging systems.

Note
Part heading amended by L 2021, c 75, §6.
Revision Note
Part heading added by revisor pursuant to §23G-15.
§291-71 Designation of parking spaces for electric vehicle charging systems.
(a) Places of public accommodation with at least one hundred parking spaces available for use by the general public shall have at least one parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging system located anywhere in the parking structure or lot; provided that no parking space designated for electric vehicles shall displace or reduce accessible stalls required by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; provided further that no vehicle shall be permitted to park in a parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging system while not actively charging. Spaces shall be designated, clearly marked, and the exclusive designation enforced. Owners of multiple parking facilities within the State may designate and electrify fewer parking spaces than required in one or more of their owned properties; provided that the scheduled requirement is met for the total number of aggregate spaces on all of their owned properties. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the owners of parking structures or lots from charging a fee for the use of an electric vehicle charging system.
(b) Effective January 1, 2022, each new electric vehicle charging system installed or placed in service pursuant to this section shall be at least a level 2 charging station that is network-capable.
(c) Electric vehicle charging systems shall be maintained in working order.
(d) As used in this section:
"Electric vehicle" means:
(1) A neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in section 286-2;
(2) A vehicle, with four or more wheels, that draws propulsion energy from a battery with at least four kilowatt hours of energy storage capacity that can be recharged from an external source of electricity; or
(3) A fuel cell electric vehicle.
"Electric vehicle charging system" means a system that:
(1) Is capable of providing electricity from a non-vehicle source to charge the batteries of one or more electric vehicles;
(2) Meets recognized standards, including standard SAE J1772 of SAE International; and
(3) Is designed and installed in compliance with article 625 of the National Electrical Code;
provided that the term shall not include facilities or systems for refueling the hydrogen storage tank of a fuel cell electric vehicle.
"Fuel cell electric vehicle" means a zero-emission electric vehicle that uses a fuel cell to convert hydrogen gas and oxygen into electricity that is used in a vehicle powertrain for propulsion.
"Level 2 charging station" shall have the same meaning as "alternating current Level 2 charging station" in section 269-72.
"Place of public accommodation" has the same meaning as that provided in section 489-2. [L 2009, c 156, pt of §4; am L 2012, c 89, §2; am L 2019, c 143, §2; am L 2021, c 75, §8]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-72 Parking spaces reserved for electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging systems; penalties.

§291-72 Parking spaces reserved for electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging systems; penalties.
(a) Any person who parks a non-electric vehicle in a space designated and marked as reserved for electric vehicles or parks any vehicle in a parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging system while not actively charging shall be guilty of a traffic infraction under chapter 291D and shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100, and shall pay any costs incurred by the court related to assessing the fine.
(b) Any citation issued under this section may be mailed to the violator pursuant to section 291C-165(b).
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, and in addition to any other authority provided by law that is not inconsistent with this section:
(1) A law enforcement officer may access the property of a private entity to enforce the provisions of this part; and
(2) A commissioned volunteer enforcement officer may access the property of a private entity to enforce the provisions of this section; provided that the private entity's parking lot contains a parking space required by section 291-71. [L 2009, c 156, pt of §4; am L 2012, c 89, §3; am L 2021, c 75, §9]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291. Traffic Violations › 291-73 Ordinances to enforce authorized.

§291-73 Ordinances to enforce authorized.
Each county may adopt ordinances to enforce the requirements of section 291-71, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the requirements of that section or maintain electric vehicle charging systems in working order. [L 2021, c 75, §7]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-2 Trauma system surcharge.

§291C-2 Trauma system surcharge.
(a) In addition to any other civil penalties ordered by the court, a person who violates any offense under this part may be ordered to pay a trauma system surcharge, provided that:
(1) The maximum of which may be $10 if the violator is not already required to pay a trauma system surcharge pursuant to the violation of the offense;
(2) The maximum of which may be $100 if the violation is an offense under sections 291C-12.6, 291C-13, 291C-14, 291C-15, 291C-16, 291C-103, 291C-104, or 291C-105;
(3) The maximum of which may be $500 if the violation is an offense under section 291C-12; and
(4) The maximum of which may be $250 if the violation is an offense under section 291C-12.5.
(b) The surcharge shall not be ordered when the court determines that the defendant is unable to pay the surcharge.
(c) The person shall pay the surcharge to the clerk of the court. The surcharge shall be deposited with the state director of finance who shall transmit the surcharge to the trauma system special fund pursuant to section 321-22.5. [L 2008, c 231, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-4 Safe routes to school program special fund; establishment.

§291C-4 Safe routes to school program special fund; establishment.
There is established in the state treasury the safe routes to school program special fund, into which shall be deposited:
(1) Assessments collected for speeding in a school zone, pursuant to section 291C-104; and
(2) Safe routes to school program surcharges collected in accordance with sections 291-16 and 291C-5. [L 2012, c 317, pt of §2; am L Sp 2021, c 9, §62]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-5 Safe routes to school program surcharge.

§291C-5 Safe routes to school program surcharge.
(a) In addition to any other civil penalties ordered by the court, a person who violates any provision under part X shall be ordered to pay a safe routes to school program surcharge of $10 if the violator is not already required to pay a safe routes to school program surcharge for the violation.
(b) The person shall pay the surcharge to the clerk of the court. The surcharge shall be deposited with the director of finance who shall transmit the surcharge to the safe routes to school program special fund established under section 291C-4. [L 2012, c 317, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-11 Provisions of part apply throughout State.

Note
Part heading amended by L 2021, c 124, §1.
§291C-11 Provisions of part apply throughout State.
This part applies upon highways and elsewhere throughout the State. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-12.5 Collisions involving substantial bodily injury.

§291C-12.5 Collisions involving substantial bodily injury.
(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in a collision resulting in substantial bodily injury to any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 291C-14. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of a class C felony.
(c) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of $250 shall be imposed, in addition to any other penalties, and shall be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund.
(d) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $250 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund. [L 1992, c 243, §1; am L 2002, c 160, §8; am L 2008, c 231, §8; am L 2021, c 124, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-12.6 Collisions involving bodily injury.

§291C-12.6 Collisions involving bodily injury.
(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in a collision resulting in bodily injury to any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 291C-14. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of $100 shall be imposed, in addition to any other penalties, and shall be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund.
(d) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $100 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund. [L 1992, c 243, §2; am L 2002, c 160, §9; am L 2008, c 231, §9; am L 2021, c 124, §4]
Case Notes
Charges against defendant for accidents involving bodily injury and driving without a license were insufficient for failing to allege a mens rea and, therefore, were subject to dismissal without prejudice. 134 H. 465 (App.), 342 P.3d 884 (2015).
When viewed in the light most favorable to the State, there was sufficient evidence to show that defendant acted with at least a reckless state of mind regarding whether defendant had been "involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to any person", where the evidence showed: (1) defendant struck complaining witness twice when defendant backed vehicle into complaining witness; (2) defendant's vehicle hit complaining witness on the side of complaining witness' leg and knee; (3) complaining witness' friend confronted defendant about hitting complaining witness; and (4) complaining witness experienced physical pain and was taken to the hospital. 134 H. 465 (App.), 342 P.3d 884 (2015).
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-13 Collisions involving damage to vehicle or property.

§291C-13 Collisions involving damage to vehicle or property.
The driver of any vehicle involved in a collision resulting only in damage to a vehicle or other property that is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close thereto as possible, but shall forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at, the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 291C-14. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $100 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 2005, c 73, §1; am L 2008, c 231, §10; am L 2021, c 124, §5]
Cross References
Classification of offense and authorized punishment, see § §701-107, 706-610, 706-640, and 706-663.
Case Notes
Prosecution under this section is proper if accident results only in damages to property and does not result in personal injury. 1 H. App. 298, 618 P.2d 1148 (1980).
An offense under §291C-15 is an included offense under this section and §291C-14. 9 H. App. 156, 828 P.2d 298 (1992).
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-15 Duty upon striking unattended vehicle or other property.

§291C-15 Duty upon striking unattended vehicle or other property.
The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in a collision with any vehicle or other property that is unattended resulting in any damage to the other vehicle or property shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of the vehicle or other property of the driver's name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle the driver is driving or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on the vehicle or other property a written notice giving the driver's name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle the driver is driving and shall without unnecessary delay notify the nearest police officer. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $100 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 2008, c 231, §12; am L 2021, c 124, §7]
Case Notes
An offense under this section is an included offense under § §291C-13 and 291C-14. 9 H. App. 156, 828 P.2d 298 (1992).
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-16 Immediate notice of collision.

§291C-16 Immediate notice of collision.
(a) The driver of a vehicle involved in a collision resulting in injury or death of any person or total damage to all property to an apparent extent of $3,000 or more shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the collision to the nearest police officer. If sent to the site of the collision, a responding police officer shall file a written report if it appears at the time that the collision has resulted in the injury or death of any person, or total damage to all property to an apparent extent of $3,000 or more.
(b) Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate notice of a collision as required in subsection (a) and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the collision capable of doing so, the occupant shall make or cause to be given the notice not given by the driver.
(c) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $100 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1974, c 111, §1; am L 1990, c 39, §4; am L 1995, c 216, §3; am L 2008, c 231, §13; am L 2021, c 124, §8]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles › 291C. Statewide Traffic Code › 291C-18 False reports.

§291C-18
False reports.
No person shall give information in oral or written reports as required in this part or in chapter 287 knowing or having reason to believe that such information is false. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2005, c 73, §2]