ROH §15-26.6

Old traffic offenses still use the old rules

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗

This section says the new traffic code only applies to things that happen after it takes effect. If you did something before that date, the old traffic rules still apply to you, including any punishment. It does not change any other rules.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Offenses under former ordinances saved

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.

Nothing contained in any provision of this traffic code shall apply to an act done or omitted, or to an offense committed, at any time before the day that this traffic code became effective. Such act or omission shall be governed by, and any such offense shall be punished according to the provisions of, the ordinances existing when such act, omission or offense occurred, in the same manner as if this traffic code had not been enacted. )

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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