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HRS §286-214

False inspection certificates

This law makes it illegal to make, use, or display a fake or misused vehicle inspection certificate. It also covers showing a certificate that was issued for another car or without a real inspection. Violators face a fine, jail time, or both.

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The statute, as written — False certificates

Any person who makes, issues, or knowingly uses any imitation or counterfeit of an official certificate of inspection, or any person who displays or causes or permits to be displayed upon any vehicle any certificate of inspection knowing the same to be issued for another vehicle or issued without an inspection having been made or issued without authority as provided herein shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. [L Sp 1977 1st, c 20, pt of §1]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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