ROH §15A-5.1
Rules for car alarms that sound too long
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section says a car alarm cannot make noise for more than five minutes straight. If the alarm has been going for at least ten minutes, the car can be moved or the alarm can be turned off. If both happen, both rules apply.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Sanctions for emission of audible sound for certain durations
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.
(a) As provided in HRS § 291-24.6, it is unlawful for any motor vehicle alarm system installed in a motor vehicle to emit any audible sound for more than five continuous minutes.
(b) If a motor vehicle alarm system is activated for at least 10 minutes:
(1) The motor vehicle may be removed from public or private property in accordance with § 15A-5.6 ; and
(2) The motor vehicle alarm system may be silenced in accordance with § 15A-5.7 , before removal of the motor vehicle from public or private property.
(c) If a motor vehicle alarm system is activated for at least 10 minutes and, within that minimum 10-minute period, emits audible sound for more than five continuous minutes, both subsections (a) and (b) shall be applicable.
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