Honolulu County, HI Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- ROH Article 31, § 15-31.5
- Cure window
- 4 hours after notice
- Impound fine
- $150 per SMV
- Permit cap
- 3 permits per street block
Summary
Shared e-scooters and other shared micromobility vehicles need a city parking permit, and riders may not park them on sidewalks, streets, or blocking traffic, bus stops, or driveways.
An operator is responsible for ensuring that its SMVs and SMV users comply with the following requirements: (1) An SMV must be standing upright when deployed and parked on city property; (2) An SMV may not be deployed or parked on a sidewalk, street, or highway controlled by the city except in accordance with a valid SMV parking permit; (3) An SMV may not be parked in a manner that impedes vehicular traffic on a street or highway, or impedes pedestrian traffic on a sidewalk; and (4) An SMV may not be parked in a manner that obstructs all or a portion of a bus stop...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-10: Supplement 10, 12-2025 Ordinance No. 25-40 through Ordinance No. 25-56).
Full Breakdown
The City and County of Honolulu regulates shared micromobility vehicles (SMVs) island-wide through ROH Article 31. An SMV must stand upright when parked on city property, may not be deployed or parked on a sidewalk, street, or highway except under a valid SMV parking permit, and may not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic or block a bus stop, loading zone, disabled stall, curb ramp, or driveway. Operators must fix or remove any non-compliant SMV within four hours of notice from the director, an authorized city employee, or a police officer, or the city will remove and store it.
Violations & Fines
Operators face removal and storage of non-compliant SMVs after a four-hour cure window, a $150 per-scooter fine to release an impounded vehicle, plus reimbursement of the city's abatement costs, and possible suspension or revocation of the SMV parking permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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