{
 "slug": "hawaii",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "Hawaii Department of Transportation (Ignition Interlock Program); driver licensing is administered by the county driver licensing offices, and administrative revocations by the Hawaii State Judiciary's Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office (ADLRO)",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "HRS § 291E-61(b)(1) sentences a first offender to license revocation of one year to eighteen months and 'Installation during the revocation period of an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person.' Under § 291E-61(b)(7), a person who shows they do not own or have use of a vehicle in which an IID can be installed is instead prohibited from driving for the maximum revocation period. Administrative revocation under HRS § 291E-41(b) likewise requires the IID during a one-year first revocation. Subsection (b) of § 291E-61 is subject to repeal and reenactment on June 30, 2028 (L 2023, c 148).",
 "sr22Note": "Required for repeat OVUII revocations, not for a first offense. HRS § 287-20(a) (Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act) provides that whenever a license is suspended or revoked (1) under part III of chapter 291E (administrative revocation), except as provided in § 291E-41(f), or (2) upon conviction of any offense, no license may be reissued 'unless and until the person has furnished and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility' — but the section expressly does not apply to a revocation under § 291E-61(b)(1) (first OVUII conviction), and § 291E-41(f) excludes a first administrative revocation under § 291E-41(b)(1). § 287-20(b)(1) separately lists 'operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant' among offenses for which the administrator must suspend the license until proof is furnished when a court had discretion to suspend but did not. Under § 287-40(a)(1) the proof may be cancelled after three years if no further qualifying conviction is recorded. The statute uses the term 'proof of financial responsibility' (a certificate of insurance under § 287-22, bond, or deposit), not 'SR-22'; it is filed with the county 'administrator' (chief of police or director of finance, § 287-1). The Honolulu Department of Customer Services handles this through its Financial Responsibility Section.",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://hidot.hawaii.gov/ignitioninterlock/",
   "quote": "State of Hawaii Department of Transportation ... Home » Ignition Interlock In Hawaii"
  },
  "agencyName_adlro": {
   "url": "https://www.courts.state.hi.us/adlro-frequently-asked-questions-faq",
   "quote": "The court handles the criminal side and ADLRO handles the administrative (civil) side."
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "§291E-61 Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant."
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "§291E-61 Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (a) A person commits the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant if the person operates or assumes actual physical control of a vehicle:"
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://hidot.hawaii.gov/ignitioninterlock/",
   "quote": "Learn more about the ignition interlock device by visiting the vendor’s website at www.smartstartinc.com/Hawaii . To find a Smart Start service center near you in Hawaii, please click here ."
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "(1) Except as provided in paragraph (4), for the first offense ... (B) Revocation of license to operate a vehicle for no less than one year and no more than eighteen months; (C) Installation during the revocation period of an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person;"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "(7) If the person demonstrates to the court that the person: (A) Does not own or have the use of a vehicle in which the person can install an ignition interlock device during the revocation period; ... the person shall be prohibited from driving during the period of applicable revocation"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote_repeal": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "(b) [Repeal and reenactment on June 30, 2028. L 2023, c 148, §8(2).] A person committing the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant shall be sentenced without possibility of probation or suspension of sentence as follows:"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "installed and maintained an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person for a continuous period of six months, after which the person maintained the ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person for a continuous period of three months without violation"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst_admin": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0041.htm",
   "quote": "(1) A one year revocation of license to operate a vehicle, if the respondent's record shows no prior alcohol enforcement contact or drug enforcement contact during the ten years preceding the date the notice of administrative revocation was issued;"
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "(B) Revocation of license to operate a vehicle for no less than two years and no more than three years; (C) Installation during the revocation period of an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person;"
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat_admin": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0041.htm",
   "quote": "(2) A two-year revocation of license to operate a vehicle, if the respondent's record shows one prior alcohol enforcement contact or drug enforcement contact during the ten years preceding the date the notice of administrative revocation was issued;"
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://www.courts.state.hi.us/adlro-frequently-asked-questions-faq",
   "quote": "SmartStart is the approved IID vendor for the state of Hawai’i. All costs for the IID will be directly charged to you by Smart Start, at your own expense."
  },
  "costNotes": {
   "url": "https://www.courts.state.hi.us/adlro-frequently-asked-questions-faq",
   "quote": "There is a non-refundable $30 fee for a hearing, payable by cash, check or money order (no credit or debit cards accepted), made payable to “ State Director of Finance ” ( not to ADLRO). There is also a non-refundable $25.00 fee for any returned checks."
  },
  "costNotes_expense": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "Except as provided in section 291E-5, installation and maintenance of the ignition interlock device required by subsection (b) shall be at the defendant's own expense."
  },
  "costNotes_snap": {
   "url": "https://www.courts.state.hi.us/adlro-frequently-asked-questions-faq",
   "quote": "Individuals who are receiving current EBT/SNAP benefits from the State of Hawai’i may have their cost reduced by Smart Start."
  },
  "costNotes_surcharge": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "(E) A surcharge of $25 to be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund; and (F) A surcharge, if the court so orders, or up to $25 to be deposited into the trauma system special fund;"
  },
  "sr22Note_insurance": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0061.htm",
   "quote": "(2) Obtained motor vehicle insurance or self-insurance that complies with the requirements under either section 431:10C-104 or section 431:10C-105, the court shall issue an ignition interlock permit that will allow the defendant to drive a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device"
  },
  "faqs_permit": {
   "url": "https://www.courts.state.hi.us/adlro-frequently-asked-questions-faq",
   "quote": "You will need to submit a copy of your approved ignition interlock device (IID) installation agreement from SmartStart , proof of valid motor vehicle insurance, and an ignition interlock permit (IIP) application."
  },
  "faqs_admin_four_year": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0041.htm",
   "quote": "(3) A four-year revocation of license to operate a vehicle, if the respondent's record shows two or more prior alcohol enforcement contacts or drug enforcement contacts during the ten years preceding the date the notice of administrative revocation was issued;"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst_admin_iid": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0041.htm",
   "quote": "the respondent shall keep an ignition interlock device installed and operating in all vehicles operated by the respondent during the revocation period. Except as provided in section 291E-5, installation and maintenance of the ignition interlock device shall be at the respondent's expense."
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0287/HRS_0287-0020.htm",
   "quote": "(a) Whenever a driver's license has been suspended or revoked: (1) Pursuant to section 291E-65 or part III of chapter 291E, except as provided in section 291E-41(f); (2) Upon a conviction of any offense pursuant to law"
  },
  "sr22Required_requirement": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0287/HRS_0287-0020.htm",
   "quote": "the license shall not at any time thereafter be issued to the person whose license has been suspended or revoked, nor shall the person thereafter operate a motor vehicle, unless and until the person has furnished and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility"
  },
  "sr22Required_firstOffenseExcluded": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0287/HRS_0287-0020.htm",
   "quote": "provided that this section shall not apply to a license suspended or revoked pursuant to section 291E-61(b)(1) or 291E-64(b)(1), any conviction of a moving violation, any administrative license suspension pursuant to chapter 291A"
  },
  "sr22Required_ovuiiListed": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0287/HRS_0287-0020.htm",
   "quote": "The offenses referred to are: (1) Reckless or inattentive driving, operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, driving while under the influence of drugs"
  },
  "sr22Required_adminFirstExcluded": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0291E/HRS_0291E-0041.htm",
   "quote": "(f) The requirement to provide proof of financial responsibility pursuant to section 287-20 shall not be based upon a revocation under subsection (b)(1)."
  },
  "sr22Years": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0287/HRS_0287-0040.htm",
   "quote": "(1) At any time after three years from the date the proof was required when, during the three-year period preceding the request, the administrator has not received record of a conviction that would require or permit the suspension or revocation of the license or nonresident's operating privilege"
  },
  "sr22Note_administrator": {
   "url": "https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0287/HRS_0287-0001.htm",
   "quote": "\"Administrator\" means the chief of police of each county or the director of finance of each county and their authorized subordinates charged with the responsibility of administering this chapter"
  },
  "sr22Note_honoluluFR": {
   "url": "https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/drivers-license-faq/",
   "quote": "How do I clear my driver's license suspension with the Financial Responsibility Section on Oahu? If you are not on Oahu, a signed written request is required in order to obtain information regarding your financial responsibility requirements to reinstate your driving privilege/license reinstatement."
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/fee-table/",
   "quote": "Reactivation (Renewing After 90-Day Grace Period) $ 5 per 30-day period Reinstatement $ 20"
  },
  "reinstatementFee_faq": {
   "url": "https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/drivers-license-faq/",
   "quote": "You will also need to submit a reinstatement fee of $20.00 certified check or money order payable to “City and County of Honolulu” to clear your driver record."
  },
  "reinstatementFee_faqQuestion": {
   "url": "https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/drivers-license-faq/",
   "quote": "After my OVUII or DUI revocation period is over, how do I clear it if I am currently out of state? Please contact the Administrative Revocation office at 808-534-6800 for a relicensing form."
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "Smart Start"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/hawaii/"
}