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HRS §286-83

Approved car parts required for sale and use

This law says that certain car parts, like headlights, brake fluid, and seat belts, must be approved by the state transportation director before they can be sold or used on vehicles. Parts already in use before May 25, 1971, are exempt, except for some seat belts. Each approved part must show the name or trademark under which it was approved.

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The statute, as written — Sales of motor vehicle equipment; approval and identification required; prohibitions on use

(a) On and after January 1, 1972, no person shall display for sale, sell, or offer for sale for use in or upon, or as part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer any head lamp, auxiliary or fog lamp, rear lamp, signal lamps, or reflector, which reflector is required by law, or any glazing material, hydraulic brake fluid, or seat belt assembly as defined in section 291-11.6, unless the device is of a type that has been submitted to the director of transportation and approved by the director. This subsection shall not apply to equipment in actual use on May 25, 1971, or replacement parts therefor, except seat belt assemblies required under section 286-26.5(d). (b) No person shall display for sale, sell or offer for sale for use in, upon, or as part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer any device mentioned in this section unless the device bears thereon or, where applicable, upon the container in which it is sold, the trademark or name under which it is approved so as to be legible when installed. (c) No person shall use in or upon a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer any device mentioned in this section unless the device has been submitted to and approved by the director of transportation, or exempted by subsection (a).
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§286-26.5 Rules for special interest vehicles and street rods

§291-11.6 Seat belt rules for drivers and passengers

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