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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...
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...
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...
You admit that you had a drink or two while you were out with friends, but you definitely didn’t feel intoxicated. Unfortunately, you were stopped by the police when you were driving home. One thing led to another, and you were asked to take a breath test to determine...
There are certainly cases where people make no effort to get sober before getting in the car, and they are not surprised when they get pulled over for drunk driving. They likely just hoped that they wouldn’t get caught. But there are also people who feel that they...
Driving when you have alcohol in your system can be a costly mistake. Alcohol affects your decision-making ability and could lead to a tragic and totally preventable collision. It is against the law to drive while drunk in all 50 states, including Hawaii. The...
Speeding is a traffic violation in all of the states, and there is no difference in Hawaii. In fact, because the roads may be narrower or more treacherous in some parts of the state, it’s even more important not to speed. If you or someone you know was speeding and...
Alcohol is a big part of modern culture, but enjoying it comes with certain risks. If you have a few drinks after work and then want to drive home, you might get pulled over by a police officer because they suspect you of operating a vehicle under the influence of an...
You may consider yourself a safe and responsible driver who follows the rules and doesn’t take unnecessary risks. It can be upsetting, then, to have to deal with the effects of getting pulled over and issued a traffic citation for speeding, changing lanes improperly,...
Traffic laws exist to avoid harm to others, which is why anyone in Hawaii can get a criminal charge if they violate the law. However, people with a reckless driving charge can avoid the penalties of a conviction if they prove that they committed the offense for a good...