The Teen License and Its Curfew
HRS § 286-102.6 — no driving from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. without a parent, and one passenger under 18
A provisional license can go to someone at least sixteen and under eighteen who has held an instruction permit for at least one hundred eighty days.
Who handles this in Hawaii: Hawaii State Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Hawaii directory.
| The limit | What it says |
|---|---|
| The limitNight | What it saysBetween 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., a licensed parent or guardian rides in the front passenger seat, except driving to or from work or a school activity with a signed statement |
| The limitPassengers | What it saysNo more than one person under 18 who is not a household member, unless a licensed parent or guardian is along |
| The limitSeat belts | What it saysEvery occupant buckled up |
A first violation costs three months. Breaking any of these limits suspends the provisional license for three months, or until the driver turns eighteen if that comes sooner.
Later violations carry longer suspensions set out in the same section. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Hawaii attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- HRS 286-102.6 — Provisional license for persons under the age of eighteen
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Hawaii attorney.