ROH §15-2.29
Definitions for vehicles and related terms
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section defines words used in this chapter, like bus, truck, motorcycle, and vehicle. It tells what each term means, often by referring to state law. It also explains special cases, like when a contractor's bus counts as a city transit bus.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Vehicles and related terms
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.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
City Transit Bus. Has the same meaning as defined in § 15B-1.1 ; provided that if a bus is owned by a contractor with the city and used in the city bus system, the bus is a city transit bus only during use its in the city bus system.
Combination of Vehicles. Includes any combination of two or more vehicles or any combination of a truck tractor with semi-trailer drawing one trailer, coupled together.
Implement of Husbandry. Every vehicle designed and adapted exclusively for agricultural, horticultural, or livestock raising operations, including farm tractors, farm wagons, wagon trailers, or other vehicles used in connection therewith, or for lifting or carrying an implement of husbandry.
Mechanical Street Sweeper. Any motor-driven device or equipment mounted on wheels and used to sweep, clean, or flush streets.
Moped. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 291C-1. A moped is a vehicle for the purposes of this chapter.
Motorcycle. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 291C-1. A motorcycle is a motor vehicle for the purposes of this chapter.
Motor Vehicle. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 291C-1.
Pickup Truck. Every truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less.
Truck. Every motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
Vehicle. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 291C-1.
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