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HRS §286-63

Special license plates for amateur radio operators

This section allows amateur radio operators to get a special license plate with their call letters instead of the regular plate. The special plate must look like the regular one and be securely attached to the car. The yearly tag or emblem still needs to be put on as required by law.

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The statute, as written — Shape, size and color of plates; how affixed

The special license plate shall be similar in shape, size and color to the regulation passenger motor vehicle number plate prescribed by law, and shall bear the official amateur radio call letters of the applicant, as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission. The special license plate shall be securely fastened to the passenger motor vehicle in lieu of the regulation number plate; provided that the regulation tag or emblem issued each year shall be affixed to the passenger motor vehicle or the special license plate in the manner provided in section 249-7.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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