Hawaii DUI Laws

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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in Hawaii is 0.08% per se
(effective from Jun 30th 1995)

Hawaii DUI laws are also known as OVUII laws (operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant)

(If you’ve been charged with Hawaii DUI OVUII, the law allows only 14 days for your Hawaii DUI Lawyer to make a request with the Hawaii DMV (Department of Transportation) for a hearing to save your driving license)

Hawaii DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Hawaii it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.02% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Hawaii and implied consent laws are enforced.

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Penalties for DUI - Drunk Driving in Hawaii (also called OVUII laws, for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant)

Hawaii is a state with a five-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after five years. If it is five years and one day since a driver was convicted of DUI, that driver will be considered a first-time offender. If a driver commits a DUI within five years of the first DUI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First Dui - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DUI - drunk driving conviction in Hawaii:

• $150 to $1,000 fine
• 2 days to 5 days in jail
• 90 days to 1 years drivers license suspension (6 months to 1 year if BAC 0.15% or above)
• 72 hours community service may be given instead of jail or fine if courts think this appropriate
• mandatory attendance on substance abuse program

Second DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second DUI - drunk driving conviction in Hawaii:

• $500 to $1,500 fine
• 5 days to 14 days in jail
• 1 to 2 years drivers license suspension
• 240 hours community service may be given instead of jail or fine if courts think this appropriate
• mandatory attendance on substance abuse program
• SR22 insurance requirement

Third DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Misdemeanor

The penalty for a third DUI - drunk driving conviction in Hawaii:

• $500 to $2,500 fine
• 10 to 30 days in jail
• 1 to 5 years drivers license suspension
• mandatory attendance on substance abuse program
• SR22 insurance requirement

Fourth DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - FELONY

The penalty for a fourth DUI - drunk driving conviction in Hawaii:

• Fine at courts discretion + all costs
• up to 5 years in jail
• up to 5 years probation
• Minimum 1 year drivers license suspension
• mandatory attendance on substance abuse program
• SR22 insurance requirement

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Implied consent LAWS

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Hawaii and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in Hawaii

In Hawaii, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

In addition to punishments for DUI the penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in Hawaii are:

First chemical test refusal

• 1 year drivers license suspension
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second (and subsequent) chemical test refusal

• Between 1 year and 5 years drivers license suspension
• SR22 insurance requirement

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Hawaii Auto insurance (High Risk DUI SR22 Insurance)

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Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of Hawaii

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of Hawaii for private passenger vehicles is (20-40/10/10). This equates to the following liability coverage:

• $20,000/$40,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
• $10,000 personal injury protection
• $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep all information up to date, the Hawaii drunk driving laws change frequently and the information provided should not be construed as legal advice. Drinkdriving.org shall not be held responsible for any actions a person may take as a result of information gathered from this web site. Consultation with a local Hawaii DUI lawyer is recommended in all cases.

Useful Hawaii DUI Links:

DUI - Drunk Driving Laws in Hawaii

Hawaii Drivers Manual

Hawaii SR22 Insurance Requirement

Hawaii Department of Transportation

Hawaii State Courts (Hawaii State Judiciary)

Hawaii Department of Insurance

Hawaii DUI Lawyers

Hawaii DUI discussion forum

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