Honolulu County, HI Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Freight zones
- Yellow curb paint
- Passenger/bus zones
- Red curb paint
- Combination zones
- Yellow and red alternating
- Zone locations
- Set via Schedule XXIV
Summary
Honolulu's curb loading zones must be painted yellow for freight, red for passenger and bus zones, or alternating yellow-red for combination zones, with signs posted for effective days and times.
Whenever any curb markings are to be used to designate freight curb loading zones, such markings shall be yellow in color. Whenever any curb markings are to be used to designate passenger curb loading zones, including bus stops, such markings shall be red in color. Whenever any curb markings are to be used to designate combination freight and passenger curb loading zones, such markings shall be alternatively colored yellow and red, and signs shall be erected stating the specific days and times when each type of loading zone is in effect.
(d) The establishment, relocation, or abolishment of curb loading zones in the manner provided by law is authorized at the locations described in Schedule XXIV referenced in Table 15.0 of this chapter. * (Sec. 15-15.1, R.O. 1978 (1987 Supp. to 1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 15, Art. 15, § 15-15.1) (Am. Ords. 89-58, 89-78, 90-77, 96-58, 97-05) Editor’s note:
* See listing of schedules at the end of this chapter.
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 Revised Ordinances of Honolulu color-code curb loading zones citywide: yellow curb paint marks freight zones where trucks may load or unload cargo, red marks passenger and bus zones, and alternating yellow-red marks combination zones with posted hours for each use. The department of transportation services designates zone locations through Schedule XXIV, and permits or decals from the department of customer services authorize commercial vehicles to use freight zones. A vehicle parked in a freight zone in violation of the posted rules can be removed at the owner's expense on order of the chief of police.
Violations & Fines
Standing or parking against the posted zone color and time restrictions is an illegal-stopping violation; the chief of police can have the vehicle towed at the owner's expense under § 15-15.1(b).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a yellow curb mean in Honolulu?
What does a red curb mean in Honolulu?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Honolulu County
Compare Honolulu County to another location·View the Hawaii parking rules overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.