Hawaii Administrative Code

(a) Vehicle glazing materials (windshield and window glass or other materials) shall be inspected as follows:(1) Glass, plastic, or other material used in windshields and windows shall be inspected for type, damage, obstruction, and tinting; (2) The window adjacent to the driver …

(a) Body and interior components shall be inspected as follows: (1) Exterior and interior rear view mirrors shall be inspected for location, field of view, condition, mounting, ease of adjustment, holding the adjustment, and exposed sharp edges; (2) Windshield wipers and washers …

(a) Exhaust system components shall be inspected for condition, damage, installation, leakage of gases, missing or exposed parts. (b) No certificate of inspection shall be issued if the exhaust system components are leaking, not securely fastened, required component parts are mis…

(a) Intake and fuel system units, including filler tubes, filler caps, and hoses shall be inspected for proper location, connection, security of installation, leakage, and damage. (b) No certificate of inspection shall be issued if any of the following occurs: (1) Any part of the…

(a) The speedometer-odometer shall be inspected for proper operation. Indicated vehicle mileage (miles or kilometers) shall be recorded on the inspection certificate. If a speedometer is installed in a vehicle that is less than 25 years old, it must display speed in miles per hou…

In addition to the criteria listed in this chapter, the following standards may be used for vehicle inspections: 49 CFR Parts 570 and 571 as they existed on the date the vehicle was manufactured, except for imported uncertified vehicles that are at least 25 years old. Notes Haw. …

(a) The director shall administer and enforce this chapter with respect to the certification of inspection stations, inspectors, and vehicles. (b) The director shall be responsible for: (1) Issuing permits for and the furnishing of instructions and necessary forms to official ins…

(a) Trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less must be failed if they do not have the following: (1) Two rear reflectors, one on right and one on left; (2) A stop light if the towing vehicle stop light is bloclced from view; (3) Light illuminating license plate; (4) Fen…

The department may contract with the counties for administrative, enforcement services, and implementation of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-133.2-41 [Eff 7/31/89; comp DEC 02 2005] (Auth: HRS §§ 286-16, 17, 18, 27) (Imp: HRS §§ 286-16, 17, 18, 27) [comp 8/13/2011; comp No…

If any portion of this chapter is held invalid or any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-133.2-42 [Eff comp DEC 02 2005] (Auth: HRS § 286-18) (Imp: HRS § 286-18) [comp 8/13/2011; comp Nov 1, 2013; Comp 9/3…

In general, neighborhood electric vehicles and other electric vehicles are inspected the same way as other vehicles; when an item is not applicable, the item on the inspection sheet is left blank. The following specific items need special attention when inspecting a neighborhood …

Headlamps are required to be properly aimed for use in the U.S.A. Stock vehicles that lack domestically required equipment, such as side marker lamps, may pass inspection. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-133.2-40.6 .[Eff and comp 9/4/2021] (Auth: HRS §§ 286-16, -26, 291C-134) (Imp: HRS §…

Each applicant or application for certification as an inspection station shall comply with the following: (1) Application for the permit shall be made on an official form furnished by the director. (2) The applicant shall provide the following information:(A) The registered busin…

(a) The director shall issue inspection station permits only to those applicant stations which have been certified by the director as meeting the standards set forth in this section. (b) Each inspection station serving the public shall have a certified vehicle inspector scheduled…

(a) The inspection station permit shall be in a form approved by the director. (b) The following information shall appear on the face of the permit: (1) The registered name of the person, partnership, or corporation owning and operating the inspection station; (2) The trade " dba…

This chapter shall apply to every official inspection station and every person who conducts official vehicle safety inspections. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-133.5-1 [Eff 7/31/89; JUL 31 1989] (Auth: HRS §§ 286-17, 28) (Imp: HRS § 286-28) Comp 8/2/2021

(a) The appointed hearing officer shall conduct the hearing as required by the director. (b) The hearing officer shall review all relevant evidence presented, including verbal and written arguments, investigative reports, and other pertinent information and testimony regarding th…

The director shall issue a decision and order based on the written report of the hearing officer and shall affirm, deny, modify or reverse the proposed fine, suspension, or revocation. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-133.5-11 [Eff 7/31/89; am MAR 31 1994] (Auth: HRS §§ 286-17, 28) (Imp: …

Any order issued pursuant to the authority granted by chapter 91, HRS, and these rules of procedures shall be subject to appeal to the circuit court. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-133.5-12 [Eff JUL 31 1989] (Auth: HRS § 91-14) (Imp: HRS § 91-14) Comp 8/2/2021

If any portion of this chapter is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-133.5-13 [Eff JUL 31 1989] (Auth: HRS SS286-17, 28) (Imp: HRS S286-4'81 [Comp8/2/2021] (Auth: HRS § 91-14) (Imp: HR…

This chapter shall take effect ten days after it is filed with the lieutenant governor." Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-133.5-14 [Eff JUL 31 1989] (Auth: HRS SS286-17, 18) (Imp: HRS S286-28) [Eff 7/31/89; comp 8/2/2021] (Auth: HRS §§ 286-17, 18) (Imp: HRS § 286-28)

The purpose of this chapter is to establish: (1) Minimum criteria relating to suspension or revocation of an official inspection station permit or a certified vehicle inspector's certification; (2) Minimum fines and periods of suspension or revocation for various infractions; and…

The definitions in chapter 19-133.2, HAR apply to this chapter. As used in this chapter: "Inspection equipment" means the equipment required by every inspection station to conduct official vehicle safety inspections in accordance with chapter 19-133.2, Hawaii Administrative Rules…

(a) The director may issue a notice of infraction for a major or minor infraction defined in this chapter committed by a certified vehicle inspector or observed at an official inspection station. The director may alternatively issue a discretionary warning notice in place of the …

(a) Within ten calendar days following the receipt of a notice of an infraction, the station owner, manager, supervisor, responsible operator of an inspection station, certified vehicle inspector, or applicant who was granted the permit for the station must: (1) Pay the fine, cor…

(a) The fine, length of an inspector suspension, or revocation shall be based on, but not limited to, the following schedule: Inspector Minor Infraction Penalties Number of Infractions Period Fine Amt Suspension Revocation 1 6-Months 0 0 0 2 6-Months $50 0 0 3 9-Months $75 0 0 4 …

(a) A station owner, manager, supervisor, or responsible operator of an inspection station, or any of its certified vehicle inspectors who seeks to challenge the allegations in a notice of infraction received may petition the department for a hearing. The petition must be receive…

(a) The director shall notify the petitioner of the intent to hold a hearing within twenty-one calendar days after receiving the petition for hearing from the petitioner. The form for a notice of intent to hold a hearing for the petitioner is located at the end of this chapter an…

(a) The director shall appoint a hearing officer for the hearing. (b) The hearing officer shall serve without compensation except for incidental expenses as deemed necessary. (c) The hearing officer shall hear the petitions submitted by the station operators or inspectors and acc…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish: (1) Performance, construction, and equipment requirements necessary for the safe operation of reconstructed vehicles upon the public highways; (2) Minimum procedures for the inspection of reconstructed vehicles and, upon approval, the …

The county department may use either or both of the following procedures to accomplish the inspection and certification of reconstructed vehicles: (1) provide county employees and facilities; or (2) Appoint reconstructed vehicle inspectors and designate reconstructed vehicle insp…

(a) county employees assigned as reconstructed vehicle inspectors shall meet the following requirements: (1) Be a high school graduate or have an equivalent education level certificate; (2) Have at least one year of employment experience in automotive repair or a related technica…

(a) The reconstructed vehicle inspectors appointed from the automotive repair and service industry shall be appointed by the county department and shall meet the following qualifications: (1) Have a valid vehicle safety inspector's certificate issued by the county agency; (2) Hav…

(a) Application for appointment as a reconstructed vehicle inspector shall be made to the county department on a form provided by the county department. The application shall include the following information:(1) The name and address of the applicant; (2) The periodic vehicle saf…

(a) Application for designation as a reconstructed vehicle inspection station shall be made only by the owner, manager, or supervisor of an official periodic vehicle safety inspection station as shown in the records of the county. (b) The application shall be made to the county d…

(a) County reconstructed vehicle inspectors and facilities shall be made available on a regularly scheduled basis and for such periods of time as may be necessary to insure that all reconstructed vehicles are inspected in an efficient and expeditious manner. (b) Reconstructed veh…

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Bumper" means a horizontal load bearing protective system installed on a motor vehicle which is constructed of sturdy materials that will not shatter or split upon moderate impact and provide adequate prote…

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the owner of a reconstructed vehicle is considered to be: (1) A person shown as a legal owner on the current, valid, certificate of registration for the vehicle; (2) A person who is not the legal owner, but is shown as the registered owner on…

(a) A reconstructed vehicle manufactured by a modified vehicle manufacturer shall be approved by a county department only after the modified vehicle manufacturer has: (1) Submitted design plans and specifications approved by a registered professional engineer to the director; (2)…

(a) Application for a reconstructed vehicle permit shall be made at a place or places designated by the county department. (b) Application for a reconstructed vehicle permit shall be made on the form prescribed in the exhibit entitled "Reconstructed Vehicle Permit Application", d…

(a) Reconstructed vehicle stickers shall be of a design approved by the director. (b) The county department shall provide and issue one reconstructed vehicle sticker to be affixed to each reconstructed vehicle for which a reconstructed vehicle permit has been issued by the county…

(a) The inspection of reconstructed vehicles shall be conducted only at reconstructed vehicle inspection stations designated by the county department and only by reconstructed vehicle inspectors appointed or assigned by the county department. (b) Every reconstructed vehicle shall…

The maximum fee that may be charged by a reconstructed vehicle inspector for the inspection of a reconstructed vehicle other than a motorcycle is $15. The maximum fee that may be charged by a reconstructed vehicle inspector for the inspection of a reconstructed motorcycle is $8. …

(a) The county department shall maintain a record file containing a copy of each currently valid reconstructed vehicle permit issued by the department. (b) The copy of the reconstructed vehicle permit nay be removed from the county department record file when the reconstructed ve…

(a) A reconstructed vehicle permit may be suspended by the county department when the vehicle owner is found to be in violation of this chapter. (b) A reconstructed vehicle permit shall be cancelled by the county department: (1) At the request of the vehicle owner when; (A) The o…

Whenever a person is aggrieved by any decision of the county department under this chapter, that person may appeal the decision of the county department to the director within twenty days after the decision, or within an additional time as may be granted in writing by the county …

The abbreviations and acronyms used an this chapter shall be as follows: "ANS" - American National Standards. Standards of the American National Standards Institute. "ANSI" - American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. "CFR" - Code of Federal Regulat…