ROH §15-19.9

New cars must have working stop lamps

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗

This rule makes it illegal to sell or drive a new motor vehicle in Honolulu unless it has a stop lamp that meets the requirements of another section. The stop lamp must be installed and working. This applies to anyone selling or driving new vehicles.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Stop lamps required on new motor 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.

It is unlawful for any person to sell any new motor vehicle in the City and County of Honolulu or for any person to drive any such new motor vehicle on the highways, unless it is equipped with a stop lamp meeting the requirements of § 15-19.13 . )

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

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