Stand-up electric scooters above 15 mph remain restricted on Oahu under HRS chapter 291C, while shared mopeds and e-bikes fall under city right-of-way and parking rules.
Hawaii state law (HRS Chapter 291C) treats most stand-up electric scooters as mopeds when they exceed 15 mph, requiring registration, license, and helmet. As of 2026, Honolulu has not authorized shared dockless e-scooter operations citywide, though pilot programs have been considered. Shared mopeds and e-bikes operate under city right-of-way rules (ROH Chapters 14 and 15) and must be parked upright off the pedestrian travel path. Riding on Waikiki sidewalks is banned, and beach paths such as the Ala Wai promenade post specific posted speed limits.
Riding an unregistered e-scooter, blocking a sidewalk, or speeding in a pedestrian zone can lead to citations, impoundment of the device, and fines under both state and city codes.
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