Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Diamond-marked carpool lanes are reserved for high-occupancy vehicles during morn-
ing and afternoon rush hours.
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When emergency vehicles (ie police, fire or ambulance) approach from either direction,
carefully pull over to the side of the road.
Safety Laws
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Talking or texting on a cell phone or mobile device while driving is illegal.
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Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal offense (
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The use of seat belts is required for the driver, front-seat passengers and all children un-
der age 18.
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Child safety seats are mandatory for children aged three and younger; children aged
four to seven who are under 4ft 9in tall or weigh less than 80lbs must ride in a booster
seat or be secured by a lap-only belt in the back seat.
Moped & Motorcycle
Moped and motorcycle rentals are not common in Hawaii, but are available in some tour-
ist resort areas. Surprisingly, they can be more expensive to rent than cars. Rental mo-
peds cost from $35/175 per day/week, while motorcycles start around $100/400 per day/
week, depending on the make and model; a sizeable credit-card deposit is usually re-
quired.
Road Rules
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You can legally drive a moped in Hawaii with a valid driver's license issued by your
home state or country. Motorcyclists need to have a specially endorsed motorcycle li-
cense.
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The minimum age for renting a moped is 16; for a motorcycle it's 21.
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State law requires mopeds to be ridden by one person only and prohibits their use on
sidewalks and freeways.
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Mopeds must always be driven in single file and may not be driven at speeds above
30mph.
Safety Tips
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Helmets are not legally required for anyone 18 years or older, but rental agencies often
provide them free - use 'em.
