Hawaii Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws
Rear-Facing Car Seat
Law states no preference.
Car Seat
Children 3 years and younger must be in a proper safety seat.
Booster Seat
Children ages 4 through 7 must be in a booster seat or child restraint.
Seat Belt
- All passengers must be restrained by a safety belt.
- Children ages 4 to 7 can use a safety belt if they are over 4'9".
- Children ages 4 to 7 and who weigh at least 40 pounds can use a lap-only safety belt in the back seat if there are no lap/shoulder belts available.
Seating Position
Law states no preference.
Fines & Penalties
- First Offense: Maximum penalty is a $100 fine, required attendance at child restraint safety class, $50 drivers education assessment fee, and $20 in surcharges.
- Second Offense: Miniumum penalty is a $100 fine. Maximum penalty is a $200 fine, a $50 drivers education fee, and $20 in surcharges.
- Third Offense: Minimum penalty is a $200 fine. Maximum penalty is a $500 fine, a $50 drivers education fee, and $20 in surcharges.
- Seat Belt Violation Fines: $45 per violation plus $20 in surcharges
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Source: "Child Passenger Safety Laws." Governors Highway Safety Association. Updated September 2011.
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