HRS §291-11
No children under seven on motorcycles or motor scooters
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This law says a driver cannot carry a child under seven years old on a motorcycle or motor scooter, unless the vehicle has three wheels, is electric, has a full enclosed cab, and has seat belts or child restraints. If the driver breaks this rule, they can be fined up to $200.
The statute, as written — Riders and passengers under seven years of age on motorcycles and motor scooters prohibited; penalty
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any driver of a motorcycle or motor scooter to carry as a passenger or to permit to ride thereon any person under the age of seven years. (b) A driver of a motorcycle or motor scooter shall be permitted to carry as a passenger or permit to ride thereon any person under the age of seven years; provided that the motorcycle or motor scooter: (1) Has three wheels; (2) Is powered by an electric motor; (3) Has a full body enclosed cab; and (4) Has a seat belt assembly or a child restraint system for the driver and passenger; and the operator and passenger uses the seat belt or child restraint system pursuant to sections 291-11.5 and 291-11.6. (c) A motorcycle or motor scooter driver who violates this section shall be fined not more than $200.
Sections this one refers to
§291-11.5 Child passenger restraints
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