Honolulu County, HI Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Parking direction
- Headed with traffic flow
- Curb distance
- Wheels within 12 inches
- Driveway buffer
- No parking within 4 feet
- Applies in
- Business and residence districts
Summary
Honolulu drivers must park parallel to the curb, headed in the direction of traffic, with wheels within 12 inches of the edge; parking against traffic outside a marked stall violates ROH § 15-13.5.
Upon any roadway within a business or residence district, no person shall stand or park a vehicle other than parallel with the edge of the roadway, headed in the direction of traffic, and with the curb-side wheels of the vehicle within 12 inches of the edge of the roadway, except while parked wholly within stalls marked or designated pursuant to § 15-13.3.
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
Anywhere in a business or residence district, a parked or standing vehicle must sit parallel to the curb, pointed in the same direction as traffic, with its curb-side wheels within 12 inches of the roadway edge, unless it is inside a marked parking stall. Parking against the flow of traffic, commonly called wrong-way parking, violates this rule. Separately, ROH § 15-14.1(a)(2) bars stopping, standing, or parking in front of a public or private driveway or within 4 feet of either side of it, protecting access citywide.
Violations & Fines
Wrong-way or non-curbside parking and driveway-blocking are both citable stopping violations; police can cite the vehicle or have it towed under the city's removal authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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