Drivers who fail to follow traffic statutes are at risk of various consequences, even if they are from out of state and are unfamiliar with local rules. If they cross paths with a police officer, a traffic stop might ensue. In addition to the delay and embarrassment...
What are the penalties for reckless driving in Hawaii?
Reckless driving is more than a minor traffic violation. Drivers who put themselves and others at risk don't walk away with just a ticket. Police officers in Hawaii can arrest people for reckless driving in a variety of circumstances. People who speed excessively, who...
Should you just pay a speeding ticket?
Receiving a speeding ticket is often perceived as a minor inconvenience. As a result, many motorists choose to pay a fine and move on. However, many motorists are also shocked to learn that the costs of paying a speeding ticket can extend well beyond the amount paid...
How Hawaii’s implied consent law can impact traffic stops
There are certain laws about impaired driving that motorists need to know. Otherwise, people could break the law without intending to do so. Most obviously, it is illegal for people to get behind the wheel when they know they are under the influence or that alcohol...
Traffic tickets: Pay them or fight back?
Cruising down the scenic highways of Hawaii can be a delight, but getting pulled over can turn a good time into a headache. Deciding what to do next can be stressful, especially when a traffic ticket is involved. Should you simply pay the fine and move on, or is it...
Distracted driving and cellphone use in Hawaii
No matter where you are in the United States, distracted driving is a significant concern – and Hawaii is no exception. Distracted driving puts both the driver concerned and everybody else on the road at risk of harm. That’s why Hawaii, like many other states, has...
When might drivers face reckless driving charges in Hawaii?
There is a broad spectrum of traffic offenses that police encounter on the roads in Hawaii every day. Many people accused of violating traffic statutes face basic and straightforward allegations, such as claims that they exceeded the posted speed limit. The majority...
How much of an impact does a ticket have on insurance?
The average motorist is relatively dismissive about traffic tickets. Despite being a formal allegation of a violation of state law, people often treat tickets like minor frustrations. People tend to think of tickets as an expensive inconvenience and dismiss the idea...
Hawaii law now allows more opportunities to drive after an OVUII
Effective at the beginning of 2023, Hawaii enacted a new law that makes it possible for those with a first conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant (OVUII) to be able to drive during the period that their regular driving privileges would...
What if someone else gets a ticket while driving your car?
If someone asks to borrow your car, one potential problem that will likely concern you is the reality that they could get into an accident. Insurance policies can vary from one case to the next, but insurance often follows the vehicle. This means that your insurance...