HRS §431:10C-118
Uninsured drivers pay a fee instead of a fine
If you were uninsured when you caused an accident and you sue someone for injuries, you must pay a $1,000 fee. This fee replaces any criminal fine for not having insurance. You can pay it yourself or have it taken from your court award. You do not pay if you were already convicted for the same lack of insurance.
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The statute, as written — Fee in lieu of fine; defense
(a) Any person bringing an action in tort under this article who was uninsured at the time of the accident shall pay a fee of $1,000 in lieu of any fine which could have been levied as a criminal penalty for failing to obtain the motor vehicle insurance coverage required by this article. (b) The fee required under subsection (a) shall be paid by the person directly, or deducted from any settlement or verdict received, or both. (c) No person shall be required to pay the fee in subsection (a) if the person can show proof of having been convicted in a prior criminal proceeding for failing to have motor vehicle insurance coverage on the date of the accident which is the subject of the tort action.
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