Penalty for Driving without Automotive Insurance Hawaii HI
Reader’s Question:
What kind of penalty does an uninsured driver get in Hawaii?
Catherine
Honolulu, HI
In Hawaii, if you are caught driving without automotive insurance, you will be required to shell out for a monetary fine. Typically, this kind of violation involves heavy fines amounting to 1,000 dollars for first offense, around 3,000 dollars for the 2nd offense, and a higher amount for the subsequent offense. You may also face other penalties such as suspension of your driver’s license and you may even face imprisonment. Normally, you will be imprisoned if you get in an accident that causes grave damage to other parties involved. The jail time would depend on how severe the damage is and your history of violations in relation to the offense you just committed. You may contact your local DMV to know what types of penalties would likely be given to you for your latest offense.
The mandatory or minimum amount of insurance that a vehicle should have in Hawaii is 20,000 dollars per person, 40,000 dollars for the bodily injury, 10,000 dollars for the property damage, and 10,000 dollars for the personal injury protection. If you do not meet these minimum requirements for your automotive insurance, you will be forced to relinquish both your vehicle’s license plate and registration certificate, and be refrained from using the vehicle unless the proper insurance is secured.
Tags: DMV, driving without insurance
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