BICYCLES, MOPEDS & MOTORCYCLES Owners of a bicycle with 20-inch or larger tires must obtain a permanent registration at a Satellite City Hall or the Main Bicycle Registration Station (1112 Kapahulu Ave.) at a cost of $15 per bike, plus $5 to transfer registration. Bring the serial number and bill of sale. All taxes collected from registration fees are deposited into a special fund earmarked for bicycle-related projects and programs. For document requirements, bicycle regulations and safety tips, visit the Bicycle link on the Honolulu Government website or call (808) 768-2540. Military bases require all bike riders to wear helmets. Otherwise, all riders under 16 must wear helmets. A state law requires that registered owners have their moped (49cc and larger) registered and safety inspected annually. To do so, owners must make an appointment at a Satellite City Hall. At a minimum, a valid CLASS 1 driver’s license or permit is required to legally operate a moped. Hawaii counties are phasing in the moped registration on a staggered basis. Moped insurance is not required for a safety Transportation 82 If you are on active federal service and your Hawaii driver’s license expired while you are deployed overseas, the license will remain valid for 90 days after your return to the United States. AUTO INSURANCE Motor vehicles cannot be driven on Hawaii roads without Hawaii no-fault insurance. First, confirm if your current carrier does business in Hawaii. If so, inform the company of your move and update your insurance coverage. Otherwise, you will need to purchase an auto insurance policy provided by a Hawaii carrier. Minimum mandatory auto insurance coverage includes the following: Bodily Injury Liability ($20,000/person, $40,000/accident), Property Damage Liability ($10,000 per accident) and Personal Injury Protection ($10,000 per accident). You are required to carry proof of your insurance in your vehicle at all times. If you are pulled over, you could face a hefty fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment and/or suspension of your driver’s license. Obtaining economical insurance coverage can be difficult, especially if you are under 25 years of age. If possible, switch to an insurance company operating in Hawaii upon your arrival.
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