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ROH §15-26.5

What happens if you ignore a traffic summons

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If you don't follow a traffic summons or citation, or don't pay bail on time, the traffic violations bureau will make you go to court or get a warrant for your arrest.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — When penal summons or complaint to be issued

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.

If any person fails to comply with a summons or citation addressed to such person or fails or refuses to deposit bail as required and within the time permitted by the district court, the traffic violations bureau shall issue a penal summons ordering the person’s appearance in the district court or have a complaint entered against such person and secure the issuance of a warrant for the person’s arrest. )
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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