Hawaii County, HI Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Driveway buffer
- Within 4 feet prohibited
- Signed extension
- Up to 75 feet
- Governing section
- HCC Sec. 24-190
- Alley blocking
- Prohibited (Sec. 24-193)
- Marked by
- Dept. of Public Works signs/curb
Summary
On the Big Island you may not stand or park a vehicle in front of or within four feet of any public or private driveway (and up to 75 feet away where signs are posted). Blocking a driveway or alley entrance is also prohibited.
No person shall stand or park a vehicle … except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger … In front of or within four feet of a public or private driveway or within a distance up to seventy-five feet of a public or private driveway when appropriate signs or markings are installed.
Full Breakdown
HCC Sec. 24-190 prohibits standing or parking, except momentarily to load or discharge passengers, in front of or within four feet of a public or private driveway, or up to 75 feet when signs or markings are installed. The Department of Public Works marks these no-parking areas with signs or curb painting. Sec. 24-193 separately bars parking within an alley in a position that blocks the driveway entrance to abutting property. These rules apply island-wide since the county is the sole local government.
Violations & Fines
A traffic infraction; general Chapter 24 fine up to $100 first offense, escalating to $200 and $500 for repeat offenses within a year (Sec. 24-16).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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