Transportation 76 TRANSPORTATION One of the best things about driving in Hawaii is the beautiful scenery. However, the rules of the road are likely different than those in your previous state or country of residence. A Hawaii state law requires that all car passengers–including those in the back seat–wear a seat belt at all times. Another law bans all use of handheld electronic devices while driving, although drivers 18 and older may use hands-free devices. Visit Honolulu.gov/dts or HiDOT.hawaii.gov for more details. The former features details on Honolulu City & County Transportation Services with COVID-19 announcements, while the latter offers COVID-19 related information that includes Safe Travel Pre-Test and Safe Travels Hawaii Information. RENTAL CARS When you move to Oahu, you will most likely need to rent a vehicle until you either purchase a car or your vehicle arrives on the island. To save money, make a reservation in advance. Otherwise, you may be stuck with a high-end vehicle exceeding your budget and needs. While you can’t deny the ease of renting a car at Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport (HNL), be sure to consider other non-airport options. With military specials, long-term rental availability and some 20 locations on Oahu, Budget (Budget.com) and Enterprise (Enterprise.com) are excellent options for military members needing a temporary vehicle. Visit websites to filter by Hawaii reservations and details. PICKING UP YOUR CAR International Auto Logistics (IAL) is the contractor for the Global Privately Owned Vehicles Contract (GPC) III. Visit PCSmyPOV.com to check shipping arrival status of your privately owned vehicle (POV). Under the website’s Locations tab, select Honolulu to find required documents. Also check the website’s Important Information About COVID-19 link for updates. Note that all VPCs are “Appointment Only” during this time– meaning walk-ins are not allowed. Customers are advised to call their serving VPC at least 24 hours prior to their scheduled appointment to verify the appointment will proceed as planned. Note that this status may change, however. To stay current, contact IAL Customer Service at (808) 6703095 or (855) 389-9499. Then visit 242 Forrest Avenue, Pier 1, Honolulu 96813. VEHICLE REGISTRATION Within 30 days of your privately owned vehicle’s (POV) arrival on the island, you must register with the Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles at any Satellite City Hall. Visit Honolulu.gov/cms-csd-menu/site-csdsitearticles/26204-services-andlocations#SCH for Satellite City Hall locations, hours of operation and licensing services offered at each. With proper access, you may also schedule an appointment online for registration at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Satellite City Hall.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==