Bill > HB668

This bill strengthens penalties for driving without motor vehicle insurance by mandating driver's license suspension for six months on the first offense and two years for subsequent offenses within a five-year period. The legislation increases fines to a minimum of $500 for the first offense and at least $2,000 for subsequent offenses, while providing some flexibility for courts to suspend fines if the driver can prove they have obtained current insurance. The bill allows courts to offer community service as an alternative to paying the full fine, with service hours ranging from 75-100 hours for the first offense and 200-275 hours for the second offense. For repeated violations, the bill introduces additional potential penalties including up to 30 days of imprisonment, suspension of vehicle registration plates, and potential vehicle impoundment. The law provides some exceptions for drivers who are operating vehicles owned by employers, borrowed vehicles, or vehicles owned by others if the driver's personal insurance covers the driving. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to encourage drivers to maintain continuous motor vehicle insurance coverage by implementing increasingly severe consequences for non-compliance.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=668&year=2026