DUI Laws & Penalties in Hawaii

Hawaii is a famous vacation destination to a lot of people all over the world, more so to Americans from the US mainland. Claims of non-residents being involved in traffic accidents and DUI is not far behind. Do remember that Hawaii is a member of the Interstate Driver License Compact. And so, whatever penalties and fines you incur should you be convicted for Driving Under The Influence in Hawaii will be implemented by your home-state. Your vacation may be over, but not your sentence.

Hawaii is composed of several islands which for Kauai, Oahu and the big island of Hawaii is where the DUI court case will be held however for Maui county if you are arrested on Molokai or one of the smaller islands you will need to get yourself to Maui for your DUI case.  

First Offense

• $150 -$1000 fine (additional $500 if a minor under the age of 15 is with you during the arrest)
•  $25 - $50 special trauma fee
• $84 installation fee of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
• $89 IID monthly rental (multiply by how many months you need to drive with an IID)
• 2 days minimum to 5 days maximum jail term (additional 2 days if  a minor under the age of 15 is with you during the arrest)
• 90 days Administrative License Suspension (limited driving privilege to, from, and for work) OR
• 30 days prompt ALS (restricted driving to and from work only) and 60 days limited driving privilege

• should your Blood Alcohol Content reading is .15% or more, you are strictly not allowed to drive or be in control of a vehicle for 6 months mandatory

• 72 hours of community service
• 14 hours mandatory substance abuse seminar
• 1 year IID installation

 
Second Offense

• $500 -$1500 fine (additional $500 if a minor under the age of 15 is with you during the arrest)
•  $50 - $75 special trauma fee
• $84 installation fee of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
• $89 IID monthly rental (multiply by how many months you need to drive with an IID)
• 1 year suspension of license  

• should your Blood Alcohol Content reading is .15% or more, you may have zero driving privilege for 6 months minimum                        

• 5 days minimum to 14 days maximum jail term (additional 2 days if a minor under the age of 15 was with you during the arrest), OR
• 240 hours of community service
• 14 hours mandatory substance abuse seminar or completed attendance to in DUI facility
• IID installation for the duration of the suspension

Third Offense

• $500 -$2500 fine (additional $500 if a minor under the age of 15 is with you during the arrest)
•  $50 - $75 special trauma fee
• $84 installation fee of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
• $89 IID monthly rental (multiply by how many months you need to drive with an IID)
• 2 years minimum and 5 years maximum suspension of license      

• should your Blood Alcohol Content reading is .15% or more, term of suspension may be increased                       

• 10 days minimum to 30 days maximum jail term (additional 2 days if a minor under the age of 15 was with you during the arrest), OR
• 240 hours of community service
• Mandatory forfeiture of vehicle
• 14 hours mandatory substance abuse seminar or completed attendance to in DUI facility
• IID installation for the duration of the suspension

In addition to these, the state archipelago makes it really easy for peace officers to arrest you. Whether you passed the BAC legal limit (.08 reading is your ticket to DUI per se, .02 for those below 21 years old, and .04 for commercial drivers) or not, is not the end of it. You may still be arrested upon the conclusion of the peace officer who stopped you. Field sobriety tests, driving patterns, physical appearance, and other factors may open the DUI gates for you.

Like some of the states, Hawaii observes a five year look back period for DUI arrests and convictions. A person arrested again for DUI within 5 years elevates his offense to the next level (from first to second, from second to third, and so on). Needless to say, the world suddenly becomes complicated with just 1 instance of drunk driving.

 

When you are read your Miranda Rights excersise them if you are not to intoxicated and ask for a lawyer and shut up if you want a chance at a good DUI Defense.

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