Abandoned Vehicles: Honolulu vs Urban Honolulu
How do abandoned vehicles rules compare between Honolulu, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?
Honolulu and Urban Honolulu have similar restriction levels.
Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
ROH 15-13.8 defines abandoned vehicles as unattended more than 24 hours and authorizes the police chief and director of customer services to remove them across Oahu.
View full Honolulu rules →Urban Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
ROH 15-13.8 defines abandoned vehicles as unattended over 24 hours on Urban Honolulu streets and lets the police chief or customer services director remove them.
View full Urban Honolulu rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Honolulu | Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Code section | ROH 15-13.8 | ROH 15-13.8 |
| Threshold | Over 24 hours | Over 24 hours |
| Enforcement | Police and DCS | Police and DCS |
| State overlay | HRS 290-11 | - |
| State law | - | HRS 290-11 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Honolulu FAQ
When is a vehicle considered abandoned on Oahu?
Under ROH 15-13.8, a vehicle left unattended on a public street or highway for more than 24 hours qualifies as abandoned.
Who handles removal?
The chief of police and the director of customer services are authorized to remove and dispose of abandoned vehicles; state law HRS 290-11 also applies.
Urban Honolulu FAQ
How fast can an abandoned car be towed in Urban Honolulu?
Once unattended on a public street or highway for more than 24 hours, ROH 15-13.8 authorizes removal by the police chief or customer services director.
What state law applies alongside the city rule?
HRS 290-11 overlays the city abandonment rule, and ROH Chapter 29 Article 20 governs the disposal fund.
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