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HRS §287-14

What cannot be used as evidence in a civil court case

This section is about car accident court cases. It says certain records and actions from the driver licensing office cannot be used as proof of fault or care. This includes reports, decisions, findings, and security filings. The rule is narrow and only covers evidence in damage lawsuits.

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The statute, as written — Matters not to be evidence in civil court

Neither the report required by section 287-4, the action taken by the administrator pursuant to this chapter, the findings of the administrator upon which the action is based, nor the security filed as provided in this chapter shall be referred to in any way or be any evidence of the negligence or due care of either party at the trial of any action to recover damages.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§287-4 Reporting a car accident

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