Getting Around

Go Akamai

Go Akamai is your one stop resource for all transportation information. The website provides up-to-date information on traffic conditions; travel times, incidents, and cameras. You can also find route and fare information for public transportation services, roadway construction information, airports, and more.

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Roadwork

Planned construction and maintenance closures for state roads are published here every Friday. The Lane Closure Map (all islands) and roadwork pages are published to raise awareness and help motorists prepare. For live, real-time traffic information on Oahu’s major arteries visit GoAkamai.org.

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Airports

Select your island to find airport information, flight schedules, and arrivals:

Bus Information

Each county operates its own bus system. Select your island to view information about riding the bus including schedules, service disruptions, fees and routes:

Traffic Safety & Driving Laws

Automated Speed & Red-Light Camera Enforcement (Oʻahu Only)

On Oʻahu, safety camera systems have been installed across many downtown Honolulu intersections. Citations can be up to $300 and are mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.

Mobile Electronic Device (Cell Phone) Ban

Hawaiʻi state law has enacted distracted driving laws. Avoid the use of electronic devices while driving or you may be subject to fines of up to $400.

Distracted Walking Law (Oʻahu only)

In Honolulu it is illegal, with few exceptions such as dialing 911, to cross the street while using with your phone or other device. Texting while walking in a crosswalk can result in fines up to $99.

Jaywalking

Jaywalking is illegal in Hawaiʻi and can result in fines of $100–$130 or more depending on the circumstances, particularly in Honolulu.

Seat Belt Law

Hawaiʻi state law requires that all front and back seat motor vehicle occupants, both children and adults, buckle up at all times while driving. Driver’s not in compliance can be fined up to $112.

Hawaiʻi’s Child Passenger Restraint Law

Hawaiʻi state law requires that all children under age 4 be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat. Children ages 4 through 7 ride in a booster seat or car seat any time they are in a vehicle. The only exceptions are for children taller than 4’9” or those riding in vehicles with lap-only seat belts in rear seats. Driver’s not in compliance can be fined up to $500.

Helmet Laws

  • Motorcycles and Motor Scooter – operators and passengers under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet with a chin strap. Children under 7 years old are prohibited from riding on motorcycles or motor scooters.
  • Operators of mopeds - under the age 18 are required to wear a helmet with a chin strap.
  • Bicycles - All riders under 16 years old must wear a helmet.