HRS §286-31
How vehicle safety inspectors get certified and renewed
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The director of transportation oversees all vehicle safety inspectors. Inspectors must pass tests and meet standards to get a certificate. Certificates last four years unless taken away. To renew, inspectors must go through the same application process as the first time.
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The statute, as written — Vehicle inspector; certification; renewal
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) The director shall supervise and certify all inspectors authorized to conduct vehicle safety inspections at official inspection stations. The director shall: (1) Determine minimum standards and application criteria for inspectors; (2) Administer written and performance examinations for all applicants; (3) Issue official inspector certificates; (4) Monitor inspection activities of inspectors; and (5) Conduct investigations of reported or suspected improper inspection activities. (b) Inspector certificates shall expire four years from the date of issuance, unless revoked or suspended by the director. (c) Recertification of inspectors shall follow the application process for initial certification.
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