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Hawaii inspection changes

Track dated changes that affect drivers: fees, cadence, exemptions, station-locator policy, and sticker rules. Until a legislative/admin change is cited, treat the official program page as authoritative.

Changelog

2026-10-01 — FindSafetyStations baseline

Published the initial Hawaii hub summarizing Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) with citations (HRS §286-26, HAR §19-133.2). No separate legislative change entry beyond that baseline yet.

What drivers should do: Confirm current rules on the official program page before registering or visiting a station.

Official program →

How we add future entries

  • Cite the statute, regulation, bulletin, or agency notice URL
  • State the effective date
  • Explain the driver action (retest, fee change, locator change)
  • Link canonically to /states/hawaii/

Current program snapshot

Required?
Yes (see hub)
Cadence
annual (PMVI)
Agency
HDOT Highways — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (MVSO)
Last reviewed
2026-10-01

Related

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Official sources

Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Always confirm with the primary source before you drive.

  1. https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/library/motor-vehicle-safety-office/
  2. https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2025/08/Cars-and-Trucks-Active-Station-Listing.pdf
  3. https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0286/HRS_0286-0026.htm