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HRS §290-12

Fines for leaving abandoned or derelict vehicles

If your registered vehicle is left abandoned or derelict on public or private property without permission, you can be fined up to $1,000. But you won't be fined if the vehicle was stolen or taken without your permission.

The statute, as written — Leaving abandoned or derelict vehicles

The registered owner of an abandoned vehicle, as defined in section 290-1, or a derelict vehicle, as defined in section 290-8, found on any roadway, alley, street, way, lane, trail, bridge, or highway or other public property or on private property without authorization of the owner or occupant shall be fined not more than $1,000; provided that the registered owner shall not be fined if the abandoned or derelict vehicle has been stolen or taken from the registered owner without permission or authorization.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§290-1 When counties can remove abandoned vehicles

§290-8 When a vehicle is considered derelict and can be removed

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