What are Hawaii Traffic Tickets?

In Hawaii, when a law enforcement officer apprehends a driver or the owner of a parked vehicle for a traffic violation and issues a citation, that citation is also known as a traffic ticket. Afterward, the driver may be required to go to court to respond to the charges (specified in the citation) by either pleading guilty or not guilty. Hawaiian Motorists can lose their driving privileges for various infractions including refusal to pay traffic violation fines, driving while impaired and speeding on the highway. The Hawaii Department of Transportation is the custodian of driver history records in the state.

Hawaii public records and other records considered public may also be accessible from some third-party websites.Since these sites host records from various judicial districts, they offer a convenient and expedited alternative to some government-owned repositories.To search these databases, inquirers are typically required to furnish the engine with the following:

• The name of the person involved in the record, unless they are juvenile
• The location or assumed location of the record or person involved

Given that aggregate sites are operated independent of government sources, the information obtained from them may be inaccurate, incomplete or inapplicable following a recently issued court order or state statute.

What Does a Traffic Citation Mean?

Traffic citations are also known as traffic tickets. They are usually issued to individuals who have violated Hawaii’s traffic laws. A traffic citation outlines the state law and code of the violation. It also provides instructions on when and how to respond to the ticket and/or pay the fines.

If a driver is given a citation for reckless driving such as speeding, they may be required to enroll in a driver education program, particularly for traffic violators. These courses are offered through the District Courts, and each island in Hawaii has a division. However, if a driver is given several citations for frequently speeding, or for other traffic violations that show reckless driving, their driver’s license may be suspended or revoked.

How Do I Pay a Traffic Ticket in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, traffic tickets can be paid by mail, phone, in person, and online.

To pay a Hawaii ticket by phone, the offender may call (800) 679–5949. The payment should be for the total amount indicated on the citation and may be made within 21 days of getting the traffic ticket. The information required to make a payment includes the license plate number, citation number, and debit or credit card details. To be eligible to pay over the telephone, there should be no court order for the driver’s appearance, and the citation should also be available in the Judicial system.

A traffic violator may choose to admit the violation, plead guilty, and pay the amount indicated on the citation by mail to the District Court.

Traffic citations can also be paid physically at the District Court through money orders or checks, credit, or debit cards. Cash is not allowed. The Hawaii State Judiciary also manages an online platform called eTraffic Hawaii, where traffic tickets can be paid using credit cards.

Traffic fines vary by courts in Hawaii, and late payment can result in the driver being charged additional fees.

Can You Pay Hawaii Traffic Tickets Online?

Traffic tickets can be paid online in Hawaii via eTraffic Hawaii. It can be used remotely to view outstanding tickets and pay the required fine without visiting the courthouse. However, if the driver wishes to deny the citation/plead not guilty, the driver may visit the court to settle the case. Furthermore, if 21 days have passed since the ticket was received, it can not be paid online.

How do I Pay a Ticket online in Hawaii?

To pay online using eTraffic Hawaii, interested persons should have the following information available:

• Traffic/parking Citation Number
• The total amount on the citation
• Credit card information

However, there are a few restrictions on paying online. Offenders will likely be unable to resolve a ticket online if:

• There is an outstanding court order to appear
• They wish to contest the ticket
• The traffic ticket is more than 21 days old.

What is the Hawaii Traffic Ticketing System?

Hawaii’s ticketing system ensures that erring motorists are penalized appropriately and that rehabilitated offenders have their rights reinstated.

According to the system, Hawaii’s minor traffic offenses, also known as misdemeanors, include speeding, driving with a suspended license, and driving without a seatbelt. Some examples of serious infractions are reckless driving, running away from a police officer, hit and run, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These crimes are punishable by a prison term and license suspension. Other traffic law violations such as driving an unsafe vehicle, illegal parking, and running traffic lights are punishable by fines and negative entries on a person’s driving record. However, Hawaii has abolished the point system for driving licenses, and no points are accumulated regardless of the charge. The driver may be required to attend a driver’s safety school in cases of grievous traffic law violations.

When a law enforcement officer in Hawaii books a traffic ticket, the defendant is expected to reply to the citation’s allegations. Responses should be sent within 21 days to avoid stiffer penalties. Offenders can pay fines by mail, in person, online, or through the phone.

How Do I Know if I Have a Traffic Ticket in Hawaii?

Hawaii has a dedicated portal where requesters can be notified of any traffic infractions on a particular vehicle. A subscription fee of $1 is charged for each reported violation. The local District Court can also be queried for a copy of a Hawaii Driver History Record; in this case, applicants are required to pay a $9 fee and complete the DHR form. Further assistance can also be sought by contacting the Hawaii Department of Transportation at (808) 692–7656 or DriverRecords.hwyv@Hawaii.gov.

How Can I Find a Lost Traffic Ticket in Hawaii?

To find a lost traffic ticket in Hawaii, offenders may contact the Hawaii Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) on (808) 538-5500. The information typically required to facilitate the search includes the offender’s name and driver’s license number. If the offender does remember the citation number, they can visit Hawaii’s eCourt online to obtain the traffic ticket’s full details. However, it may take up to 13 days for a traffic ticket to be uploaded in the electronic system.

How Long Does a Traffic Ticket Stay on Your Record in Hawaii?

According to the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 287–3, moving violations remain on the offender’s record for at least ten years. However, traffic offenses may stay longer on a driver’s history record. If a driver is found to be a repeat offender, their license may be suspended.

Is a Summons Worse Than a Ticket in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, a summons is worse than a ticket. A traffic ticket may not always require the offender’s presence in the court, but mostly involves the payment of a fine. However, a summons requires that the offender makes a court appearance. According to the Statewide Traffic Code 291C–225, failure to reply to a court summons or citation within fourteen days of receipt may attract a penal summons from the Traffic Violations Bureau.