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HRS §291C-195

Rules for driving a moped safely

This section sets safety rules for driving a moped. You must be at least 16, wear a fastened helmet, sit properly, and not carry passengers unless it is a three-wheeled moped made for two. Three-wheeled mopeds need liability and property damage insurance.

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The statute, as written — Driving of mopeds

(a) Notwithstanding section 286-81(b), no person: (1) Less than sixteen years of age shall drive a moped on a highway, street, or roadway, or any other public property in the State; and (2) Shall drive a moped unless the person wears a safety helmet securely fastened with a chin strap. The safety helmet shall meet the specifications and requirements established by rules adopted by the director. (b) No person shall drive a moped except while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the moped. (c) No person shall drive a moped which is carrying any other person nor shall any person other than the driver ride upon a moped. (d) Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to three-wheeled mopeds designed to carry a driver and passenger seated side by side. (e) Three-wheeled mopeds shall be insured for liability and property damage, excluding personal injury protection.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§286-81 Motorcycle, motor scooter, moped, etc.; protective devices

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