ROH §15-19.5
Extra lights and reflectors required on buses, trucks, and trailers
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section lists the extra lights and reflectors that buses, trucks, and trailers must have, depending on their size and weight. It covers what goes on the front, rear, and sides of each vehicle type. The rules are technical and specific to each kind of vehicle.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Additional equipment required on certain vehicles
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
In addition to other equipment required in this article, the following vehicles shall be equipped as herein stated under the conditions stated in § 15-19.4 :
(1) On every bus or truck, whatever its size, there shall be the following: on the rear, two reflectors, one at each side, and one stop light;
(2) On every bus or truck 80 inches or more in overall width, in addition to the requirements in subsection (a):
(A) On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side;
(B) On the rear, two clearance lamps, one at each side;
(C) On each side, two marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear; and
(D) On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear;
(3) On every truck tractor:
(A) On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side; and
(B) On the rear, one stop light;
(4) On every trailer or semi-trailer having a gross weight in excess of 3,000 pounds:
(A) On the front, two clearance lamps, one at each side;
(B) On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear;
(C) On each side, two reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear; and
(D) On the rear, two clearance lamps, one at each side; also two reflectors, one at each side, and one stop light;
(5) On every pole trailer in excess of 3,000 pounds gross weight:
(A) On each side, one side marker lamp and one clearance lamp that may be in combination, to show to the front, side, and rear; and
(B) On the rear of the pole trailer or load, two reflectors, one at each side; and
(6) On every trailer, semi-trailer, or pole trailer weighing 3,000 pounds gross or less: on the rear, two reflectors, one on each side. If any trailer or semi-trailer is so loaded or is of such dimensions as to obscure the stop light on the towing vehicle, then such vehicle shall also be equipped with one stop light.
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