Street Parking Limits: Honolulu vs Urban Honolulu
How do street parking limits rules compare between Honolulu, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?
Urban Honolulu has fewer restrictions than Honolulu.
Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Honolulu's Traffic Code (ROH Ch. 15) prohibits parking in specified locations without signs and sets metered time limits and tow-away zones. Fines start at $35 with escalation for each additional hour of violation.
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Honolulu County
ROH 15-14.5 drives Schedule XXII no-parking signs throughout Urban Honolulu, while ROH 15-13.5 sets how close to the curb vehicles must park.
View full Urban Honolulu rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Honolulu | Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Metered hours | 7 AM – 6 PM, weekdays | - |
| Min. fine | $15–$35 depending on violation | - |
| Driveways clearance | 4 feet each side required | - |
| Crosswalk clearance | 20 feet required | - |
| Code section | - | ROH 15-14.5 |
| Schedule | - | Schedule XXII |
| Curb rule | - | ROH 15-13.5 |
| Coverage | - | Urban core streets |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Honolulu FAQ
Can my car be towed for a parking violation?
Yes. ROH § 15-13.9 and § 15-14.8 authorize towing from tow-away zones and certain prohibited areas. The owner pays towing and storage fees in addition to any fine.
Are parking meters enforced on holidays?
Meter zones are generally not enforced on Sundays and official public holidays under ROH § 15-22.4. Always check posted signs for specific restrictions.
Urban Honolulu FAQ
Why do parking rules change block-by-block in Urban Honolulu?
ROH 15-14.5 enables sign-posted no-parking zones keyed to Schedule XXII, so each block's signage controls whether parking is allowed.
How far from the curb can I park?
ROH 15-13.5 sets the standing and parking close-to-curb requirements for street parking across Urban Honolulu.
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