HRS §249-17

Penalty for fake or stolen bicycle or moped tags

This law says you cannot use a fake or stolen tag or license plate on a bicycle or moped, and you cannot make a fake one or take one off a bike or moped. If you do, you can be fined up to $500.

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The statute, as written — False tag, license plate, bicycle or moped, penalty

Any person who uses a tag, or license plate, not furnished in accordance with section 249-14 or section 249-14.1, or who counterfeits any such tag, or license plate, or who fraudulently removes such a tag, or license plate, from any bicycle or moped, shall be fined not more than $500.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§249-14 Bicycle registration fee

§249-14.1 Moped registration, plates, and fines

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