Hawaiʻi County — Chapter 24

HCC §24-1 Official name of the county traffic law

HCC §24-10 Police chief can make temporary traffic rules

HCC §24-100 Rules for selling and using hydraulic brake fluid

HCC §24-101 Cars must have rearview mirrors

HCC §24-102 Rules for keeping your windshield clear while driving

HCC §24-103 Windshield wipers must work and be easy for the driver to use

HCC §24-104 Windshields, fenders, and bumpers required with exceptions

HCC §24-105 Mud and spray guards required on vehicles

HCC §24-106 Safety glass required for new vehicles

HCC §24-107 Safety glass rules for vehicles

HCC §24-108 What counts as a muffler for vehicles

HCC §24-109 Muffler required and what counts as too much noise

HCC §24-11 Temporary traffic changes to support new laws

HCC §24-110 Rules for vehicle exhaust systems

HCC §24-111 Rules for modified exhaust systems on public roads

HCC §24-112 Horns must work and be used safely

HCC §24-113 No sirens, whistles, or bells on vehicles

HCC §24-114 Commercial vehicles may have theft alarms

HCC §24-115 When emergency vehicles can use their sirens

HCC §24-116 Backup warning devices on construction trucks

HCC §24-117 Tire rules: proper size and no worn or damaged tires

HCC §24-118 Tire rules for driving on Hawaii County roads

HCC §24-119 Special permits for tractors on highways

HCC §24-12 Police duties and vehicle towing for traffic violations

HCC §24-120 Nighttime warning devices required for certain vehicles

HCC §24-121 Warning devices required for disabled vehicles at night

HCC §24-122 Putting out emergency warning signals

HCC §24-123 Where to put warning signals near curves or hills

HCC §24-124 Where to put warning devices on a divided highway at night

HCC §24-125 Daytime warning flags for disabled vehicles

HCC §24-126 Red safety lights required for explosive or flammable cargo trucks

HCC §24-127 Warning signs required for disabled explosive or fuel trucks

HCC §24-128 Rules for warning devices on stopped vehicles

HCC §24-129 Rules for vehicles carrying explosives

HCC §24-13 Police and fire officials can direct traffic

HCC §24-130 What counts as air-conditioning equipment

HCC §24-131 Safety rules for vehicle air-conditioning equipment

HCC §24-132 Air conditioning rules for selling and driving vehicles

HCC §24-133 Stop signs and where to stop

HCC §24-134 How to stop and yield at a stop sign

HCC §24-135 Rules for official traffic signs

HCC §24-136 Rules for parking and bus stop signs

HCC §24-137 Yield sign rules and when drivers must stop

HCC §24-138 How to enter a yield sign intersection

HCC §24-139 Rules for warning signs on roads

HCC §24-14 Government vehicle drivers must follow traffic laws

HCC §24-140 Warning signs required for road work safety

HCC §24-141 Put up warning signs when moving livestock across a road

HCC §24-142 Stop and yield signs required at through streets

HCC §24-143 Designating one-way streets and their direction

HCC §24-144 Road line and curb marking rules

HCC §24-145 Rules for no-passing zones on county roads

HCC §24-146 Speed limit is 55 miles per hour

HCC §24-147 Drive at a safe speed for the conditions

HCC §24-148 When driving over the speed limit is against the law

HCC §24-149 Speed limits for construction, school, and other zones

HCC §24-15 Police form for traffic tickets without arrest

HCC §24-150 Lower speed limits in neighborhoods and business areas

HCC §24-151 Minimum speed rules for driving on highways

HCC §24-152 Rules about messing with other people's vehicles

HCC §24-153 How to apply for a permit and what happens next

HCC §24-154 Running from police in a vehicle is illegal

HCC §24-155 Rules against riding in unsafe places on vehicles

HCC §24-156 No dangerous items on the road

HCC §24-157 Damaging a road is against the law

HCC §24-158 Slow vehicles must show a special orange triangle

HCC §24-159 Slow moving vehicle emblem use rules

HCC §24-16 Fines for breaking this chapter's rules

HCC §24-160 How slow vehicles must drive on public roads

HCC §24-161 What counts as litter under this law

HCC §24-162 How to secure a load of litter on your vehicle

HCC §24-163 Rules for vehicles that pick up falling litter

HCC §24-164 Keep mud and dirt off the road

HCC §24-165 No loose rocks between dual wheels on public roads

HCC §24-166 When certain vehicles cannot use certain streets

HCC §24-167 Rules for using phones and devices while driving

HCC §24-168 Rules for making U-turns on Hawaii County roads

HCC §24-169 When turns are not allowed

HCC §24-17 How the annual vehicle tax is calculated and who pays it

HCC §24-170 When you must turn right or left only

HCC §24-171 Right turns without stopping at signed intersections

HCC §24-172 No cutting through driveways or parking lots to skip intersections

HCC §24-173 When emergency and special hazard vehicles can break traffic rules

HCC §24-174 What to do when an emergency vehicle approaches

HCC §24-175 When to stop for a school bus and bus sign rules

HCC §24-176 Definitions for Golf Cart Rules

HCC §24-177 Golf carts banned from public roads with exceptions

HCC §24-178 Rules for driving golf carts on public roads

HCC §24-179 Rules for golf cart crossings near public roads

HCC §24-18 Minimum vehicle tax and late payment penalties

HCC §24-180 County not liable for golf course approvals

HCC §24-181 Golf course owners must protect the County from losses

HCC §24-182 Golf course vehicles need a bond or insurance

HCC §24-183 Fine for breaking traffic rules in this section

HCC §24-184 County can still require golf course developers to build crossings

HCC §24-185 Bicycle speed limits and official bike lanes and routes

HCC §24-186 Moped safety gear and inspection rules

HCC §24-187 No parking on main roads except in marked spots

HCC §24-188 Removing cars that block traffic

HCC §24-189 Where you cannot stop, stand, or park your vehicle

HCC §24-19 Vehicle registration and plate fees

HCC §24-190 Where you cannot stop or park to pick up or drop off passengers

HCC §24-191 Parking rules for loading and unloading zones

HCC §24-192 Parking rules to keep traffic moving

HCC §24-193 Parking rules for alleys

HCC §24-194 No parking on highways for washing or repairs

HCC §24-195 Parking time limits and how they are set

HCC §24-196 No-parking zones

HCC §24-197 No parking during certain hours on signed streets

HCC §24-198 How to park in marked spaces and exceptions

HCC §24-199 Abandoned vehicles on public roads and their removal

HCC §24-2 Which roads and areas this traffic law covers

HCC §24-20 Driver's permit and license fees

HCC §24-200 Owner is responsible for parking violations

HCC §24-201 Special parking permits and reserved spots for lifeguards and emergency vehicles

HCC §24-202 Parking and towing rules for tow-away zones

HCC §24-203 Parking distance from curb and use of shoulder

HCC §24-204 Who decides where angle parking is allowed

HCC §24-205 Parking rules for angled parking spaces

HCC §24-206 Getting a permit to back up to the curb for loading

HCC §24-207 Parked car lights at night

HCC §24-208 Rules for stopping in passenger loading zones

HCC §24-209 Rules for stopping in freight loading zones

HCC §24-21 Fees for taking the driver's license test

HCC §24-210 When freight loading zone rules apply

HCC §24-211 Where buses can park and stop

HCC §24-212 No parking in bus stops or taxi stands

HCC §24-213 How parking meter zones are created and where they are

HCC §24-214 Installing and designing parking meters

HCC §24-215 How parking meter spaces are marked and used

HCC §24-216 Parking meter rules and time limits

HCC §24-217 When parking meter rules apply and exceptions

HCC §24-218 No fake coins in parking meters

HCC §24-219 No damaging or tampering with parking meters

HCC §24-22 Where vehicle inspection fees go

HCC §24-220 How parking meter money is collected and used

HCC §24-221 What words mean in this parking meter section

HCC §24-222 Permit needed to use parking meter spaces for construction

HCC §24-223 Parking meter fees for permits and special events

HCC §24-224 What to include in a parking meter stall permit application

HCC §24-225 Keep your permit at the job site and show it when asked

HCC §24-226 Permit violations and who enforces them

HCC §24-227 Penalties for breaking building rules

HCC §24-228 County building parking rules are set by the public works director

HCC §24-229 Where and when county parking rules apply

HCC §24-23 County finance department runs vehicle inspections

HCC §24-230 How parking rates are set and paid

HCC §24-231 How county parking spaces are assigned and special permits work

HCC §24-232 Parking map changes and where to find it

HCC §24-233 Parking rules can change during busy times

HCC §24-234 Who enforces this housing law

HCC §24-235 Obey official road signs and pavement markings

HCC §24-236 Parking rules and towing for unauthorized vehicles

HCC §24-237 Parking permits and proving who parked the car

HCC §24-238 Overtime parking and unauthorized parking citations

HCC §24-239 Returning a parking permit when you leave or sell your vehicle

HCC §24-24 How often vehicles must be safety inspected

HCC §24-240 Penalty and loss of parking rights for rule breakers

HCC §24-241 Why this parking law exists

HCC §24-242 Definitions for disability parking rules

HCC §24-243 Who issues disability parking permits

HCC §24-244 Who can park in disability parking spaces

HCC §24-245 Penalties for Misusing Disabled Parking Permits

HCC §24-246 Designating marked crosswalks on certain streets

HCC §24-247 Don't block intersections or crosswalks

HCC §24-248 Where pedestrians cannot walk or cross

HCC §24-249 Rules for pedestrians on roads and near cars

HCC §24-25 Fees for vehicle inspection stickers and certificates

HCC §24-250 No driving through marked safety zones

HCC §24-251 No sitting or lying on roads or sidewalks

HCC §24-252 No sitting or standing on bridge railings

HCC §24-253 15 mph speed limit on listed streets

HCC §24-254 20 mph speed limit on listed streets

HCC §24-255 25 mph speed limit zones

HCC §24-256 30 mph speed limit on listed county roads

HCC §24-257 35 mph speed limit on listed county roads

HCC §24-258 Reserved street schedule moved to Schedule 5

HCC §24-259 40 mph speed limit on listed roads

HCC §24-26 Rules for getting a permit to run an official vehicle inspection station

HCC §24-260 45 mph speed limit on listed roads

HCC §24-261 Reserved street schedule with no current rules

HCC §24-262 50 mph speed limit on listed roads

HCC §24-263 55 mph speed limit on certain county roads

HCC §24-264 List of intersections where drivers must stop

HCC §24-265 Where drivers must yield at specific bridges and roads

HCC §24-266 List of streets where drivers must yield at intersections

HCC §24-267 One-Way Streets (Schedule 15)

HCC §24-268 Right turns allowed at certain intersections

HCC §24-269 Right turn only areas and times

HCC §24-27 Inspecting vehicle inspection stations and taking away permits

HCC §24-270 Areas where only left turns are allowed

HCC §24-271 Where left turns are banned on Hawaii County roads

HCC §24-272 No right turns at certain places

HCC §24-273 Where U-turns are allowed on county roads

HCC §24-274 Where traffic signals are allowed on county roads

HCC §24-275 Where buses stop and parking rules at those spots

HCC §24-276 Where crosswalks are located on county streets

HCC §24-277 Where safety zones are located on county roads

HCC §24-278 Roads where walking is not allowed

HCC §24-279 No parking on certain streets at any time

HCC §24-28 Permits cannot be moved or shared

HCC §24-280 No parking zones listed for many streets

HCC §24-281 No parking at certain times on listed streets

HCC §24-282 15-minute parking limits on certain streets

HCC §24-283 One-hour parking limits on certain streets

HCC §24-284 Two-Hour Parking Limits on Listed Streets

HCC §24-285 24-hour parking limits at county lookouts

HCC §24-286 No stopping, standing, or parking areas (Schedule 34)

HCC §24-287 Where you can load or unload passengers at the curb

HCC §24-288 Where freight loading zones are located and parking rules

HCC §24-289 Short-term parking meter zones and rates

HCC §24-29 Who can inspect vehicles and issue safety stickers

HCC §24-290 One-hour paid parking zones

HCC §24-291 Two-hour parking meter zones and their rates

HCC §24-292 Eight-hour parking meter rates and zones

HCC §24-293 Vehicle restrictions on certain streets

HCC §24-294 Where the official bicycle lanes are located

HCC §24-295 Bicycle Routes

HCC §24-296 Reserved section for street speed limits

HCC §24-297 10 mph speed limit on private streets

HCC §24-298 15 mph speed limit on certain private streets

HCC §24-299 20 mph speed limit on private streets

HCC §24-3 Definitions for traffic and vehicle rules

HCC §24-30 Rules for claiming to be an official inspection station

HCC §24-300 25 mph speed limit on listed private streets

HCC §24-301 Speed limit on private streets

HCC §24-302 35 mph speed limit on certain private streets

HCC §24-306 Reserved section for moving vehicle rules

HCC §24-307 Where drivers must stop at posted intersections

HCC §24-308 Private streets that are through streets

HCC §24-309 No right turns on certain private streets when signs are posted

HCC §24-31 Fake inspection certificates are banned

HCC §24-310 Truck routes on private streets and heavy vehicle limits

HCC §24-311 Speed limit schedule reserved for future use

HCC §24-32 Vehicle safety rules and what they cover

HCC §24-34 When your vehicle must have lights on

HCC §24-35 How far and how high vehicle lights must be visible

HCC §24-36 Headlight rules for vehicles

HCC §24-37 Tail light rules for vehicles on the road

HCC §24-38 Rear license plate must be lit so it can be read

HCC §24-39 How rear lights must be wired

HCC §24-4 Where you can and cannot ride skateboards and roller skates

HCC §24-40 Red reflectors required on the back of vehicles

HCC §24-41 Rules for stop lamps and turn signals on vehicles

HCC §24-42 Brake light requirements for vehicles

HCC §24-43 Electric turn signals

HCC §24-44 Rules for backup lights on vehicles

HCC §24-45 Extra lighting rules for large vehicles on highways

HCC §24-46 Rules for placing identification lamps on vehicles

HCC §24-47 Lights and reflectors required on wide buses and trucks

HCC §24-48 Lights and reflectors required on wide trailers

HCC §24-49 Lights required on truck tractors

HCC §24-5 Obey traffic laws or face penalties

HCC §24-50 Side lights and reflectors for long trailers

HCC §24-51 Lights and reflectors required on pole trailers

HCC §24-52 Rules for lights on wide vehicles

HCC §24-53 Vehicle light and reflector colors

HCC §24-54 Rules for mounting reflectors and clearance lamps on vehicles

HCC §24-55 Rules for how visible vehicle reflectors and lights must be

HCC §24-56 When lights can stay off on a vehicle combination

HCC §24-57 Red lights and flags for loads that stick out

HCC §24-58 Lights and flags for long pole trailers

HCC §24-59 Parked vehicle light rules

HCC §24-6 Obey police and fire officials' orders

HCC §24-60 Lights required on farm tractors and equipment

HCC §24-61 Lighting rules for vehicles without special lamp requirements

HCC §24-62 Rules for spot lamps on vehicles

HCC §24-63 Rules for installing and using fog lamps

HCC §24-64 When you can use fog and parking lights

HCC §24-65 Rules for adding extra passing lamps to your vehicle

HCC §24-66 Rules for adding extra driving lights to your vehicle

HCC §24-67 Running-board courtesy lamp

HCC §24-68 Cowl or fender lamps

HCC §24-69 Red flashing lights on school buses and emergency vehicles

HCC §24-7 Drivers must be careful to avoid danger

HCC §24-70 Emergency vehicle flashing light requirements

HCC §24-71 Only school buses and emergency vehicles may use these lights

HCC §24-72 Who can have a siren on their vehicle

HCC §24-73 When you must yield to emergency vehicles

HCC §24-74 Special hazard vehicles must use flashing amber lights

HCC §24-75 Rules for vehicle warning lights

HCC §24-76 Cars must have switchable high and low beam headlights

HCC §24-77 Headlight brightness and aiming rules

HCC §24-78 New cars need a light showing high beams are on

HCC §24-79 When to dim your headlights for other drivers

HCC §24-8 County Council sets traffic rules and signs

HCC §24-80 Old cars may use single-beam headlights if aimed correctly

HCC §24-81 Headlight rules for motor-driven cycles

HCC §24-82 Using alternate front lights on your car

HCC §24-83 How many front lights your vehicle must show

HCC §24-84 Rules for extra lights on vehicles

HCC §24-85 Brakes required on all vehicles

HCC §24-86 Service brakes must work well enough to stop your vehicle

HCC §24-87 Parking brakes required on most vehicles

HCC §24-88 Brakes required on all wheels, with some exceptions

HCC §24-89 Automatic trailer brakes

HCC §24-9 Who puts up and takes care of traffic signs

HCC §24-90 Towing vehicle brakes must work if trailer breaks away

HCC §24-91 Trailer air brake backflow protection rules

HCC §24-92 Emergency brakes for towing vehicles with air brakes

HCC §24-93 Emergency brake controls for tow trucks

HCC §24-94 One brake control for all service brakes

HCC §24-95 Brake air and vacuum storage rules

HCC §24-96 Warning signals required for air and vacuum brakes

HCC §24-97 Brake performance requirements for vehicles

HCC §24-98 Keeping vehicle brakes in good working order

HCC §24-99 Brake inspections for motor-driven cycles