HRS §291-3.4
Exception for hired cars with a barrier
This section creates an exception to Hawaii's open container laws for hired cars (like taxis) with a special permit. The exception only applies if there is a barrier between the driver and passengers that stops liquor from passing, and only passengers behind the barrier may drink.
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The statute, as written — Exceptions; consumption or possession of intoxicating liquor while a passenger in a motor vehicle, storage of opened container containing intoxicating liquor
Sections 291-3.2 and 291-3.3 shall not apply to a motor vehicle for hire which has been issued a certificate of public convenience or necessity, 1-7 passenger classification by the public utilities commission so long as the motor vehicle has a barrier between the driver and the passengers sufficient to prevent intoxicating liquor from being passed between them and only the passengers behind the barrier consume the intoxicating liquor.
Sections this one refers to
§291-3.2 No drinking or open alcohol as a passenger in a vehicle
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