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ROH §36-5.8

Pedicab rules

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗

This section lists rules for pedicab drivers and passengers. It covers where pedicabs can go, how many passengers can ride, and safety equipment. It also bans certain driving and parking behaviors.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Prohibited acts

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.

In addition to complying with various provisions contained in this article as well as the applicable traffic code: (1) Pedicabs shall not be operated or allowed on sidewalks except to park in an authorized sidewalk pedicab stand and for the purpose of crossing, for ingress or egress to and from a public highway in the shortest time and distance possible, and as provided in another section of this article; (2) No person shall back a pedicab from a public highway into a fixed stand where it is otherwise legally possible to maneuver such pedicab so as to thereafter emerge from the fixed stand without backing onto the highway; (3) There shall be no more than two passengers to a pedicab at any one time who shall remain seated throughout the ride; (4) An additional passenger shall not be picked up without the consent of the other passenger for hire already in the pedicab. The fare of the additional passenger for hire shall be determined by the passengers for hire among themselves. The total fare shall be the same as for one passenger; (5) Pedicabs shall not be parked on public property, except in those locations specifically designated as “road pedicab stands” or in other locations designated for the parking of vehicles. When in metered stalls, all fees shall be paid; (6) Pedicabs shall not violate pedestrians’ rights-of-way at any time; (7) Pedicabs shall not be operated side by side with, or abreast of, each other at any time, except when passing; (8) No procession, caravan, parade, or train of more than 15 shall occupy or proceed along any street, except in accordance with a permit issued by the director of transportation services and such other regulations as are set forth herein and in the traffic code which may apply: No pedicab procession, caravan, parade or train of any number shall be permitted during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays; and (9) No person shall use any pedicab upon the highway, unless it is equipped with a bell or any other device, except a siren or a whistle which are prohibited, capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet. )
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.

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.