Haw. Rev. Stat. § 431:10G-108

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 431:10G-108 - Penalties

Any person who violates this article shall be subject to a citation by the police and shall be subject to a nonsuspendable fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, thirty days imprisonment, a one year driver's license suspension, or any combination thereof, for each violation.

Any person cited under this section shall have an opportunity to present a good faith defense, including but not limited to lack of knowledge or proof of insurance. The general penalty provision of this section shall not apply to:

(1) Any operator of a motorcycle or motor scooter owned by another person if the operator's own insurance covers such driving;

(2) Any operator of a motorcycle or motor scooter owned by that person's employer during the normal scope of that person's employment; or

(3) Any operator of a borrowed motorcycle or motor scooter if the operator holds a reasonable belief that the subject vehicle is insured.

HRS § 431:10G-108

L 1989, c 208, pt of §1; am L 2000, c 64, §1