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HRS §286-61

Fines for breaking vehicle registration and licensing rules

This section sets fines for people who break certain vehicle registration and licensing laws. Fines range from $5 to $1,000. Some violations can also lead to up to one year in jail. Corporate owners who fail to register a vehicle after moving it between counties face a $1,000 fine per violation.

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The statute, as written — Penalty

Any person who violates sections 286-41, 286-42, 286-44.5 to 286-56.5, and 286-58 to 286-60 shall be fined not less than $5 nor more than $1,000; provided that any corporate owner of a motor vehicle who fails to register a motor vehicle as required by section 286-41(a) following a transfer of the vehicle between counties shall be fined $1,000 for each violation. Any person who violates section 286-43, 286-44, or 286-57 shall be fined not less than $5 and not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§286-41 How to register a vehicle and who must register

§286-43 Changing or hiding vehicle identification numbers is illegal

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