Transportation 83 inspection or to get a moped registration. For a full set of rules, visit honolulu.gov. Bill 53 now requires all Oahu mopeds to have mufflers or face misdemeanor charges that could result in up to a year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000. You’ll also need insurance. Without it, you won’t be able to have your twowheeled vehicle inspected. And you can’t register it without an inspection certificate. Most major insurance companies with offices in Hawaii will provide coverage. And if you complete the Motorcycle Safety Education Program, you may score a discount on your insurance rates. Check ocewd.org/oahuridercourse for training. Upon passing, you’ll receive a certificate that must be provided to obtain a DoD registered decal for placing on your twowheeled vehicle. Details on the process and inspection sites are available at www.honolulu.gov/csd/26091-moped-registration-information under Moped Registration Information. A Motorcycle Operator Manual is also available on the website. All motorcycle riders and passengers must wear proper safety gear including long sleeves and pants, hard sole shoes, shatter resistant eye protection, full-fingered leather or a similar material gloves, DOTapproved helmet, and safety vest with front and back retro-reflective strips. Motorcycles and mopeds must have rear view mirrors mounted to each side of the vehicle, and have lights on at all times when operating. When entering a government or military installation or facility, mopeds (49cc and larger) are treated as motorcycles. Unless signage notes otherwise, mopeds should be driven in bicycle lanes at a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour. Mopeds are not allowed on freeways or interstate highways. THEBUS Note that at press time, the No Mask-No Ride policy issued by The Bus has been lifted. Continue to check TheBus.org for rider alert updates that include adjustments to COVID regulations, service changes, route modifications and more. For schedule adjustments, check the website’s Routes & Timetable page or call (808) 848-5555 and press 2 for further details on recent updates. Fares are $3.00 for adults, $1.50 for youth 6 to 17, and free for children under five if accompanied by a pre-paying passenger and not occupying a seat. Monthly passes are available at TheBus Pass Office (corner of Middle Street and Kamehameha Highway), 7-Eleven, Foodland, Times Supermarkets or any Satellite City Hall. Or sign up for the Holo Card (HoloCard.net; 808-768-4656) that lets you tap a preloaded card for transit on TheBus, the Handi-Van and at future rail stations. Call (808) 848-5555 or visit TheBus.org. BEST RESOURCES: Driver’s Licensing: Honolulu.gov/csd/dllicense.html Satellite City Halls: www.honolulu.gov/csd/satellite-city-hall Driver’s License & Satellite City Hall Appointments: AlohaQ.honolulu.gov Renew Vehicle Registration: www12.honolulu.gov/mvrreg Hawaii Driver’s Manual: https://driving-tests.org/hawaii/hi-dmv-drivers-handbook-manual/ Driver’s License Documents: www2.honolulu.gov/documentguide
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