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Maui County, HI Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section: Maui County Code 10.52.190
Prohibited act: Any portion of vehicle on sidewalk
Related rule: 10.52.180 bars driving on sidewalks
Enforcement: Police and parking ambassadors
Vehicle removal: Towing possible if hazardous

Summary

No one may stand or park a vehicle so that any part of it blocks a sidewalk in Maui County. Section 10.52.190 of the Maui County Code makes any portion of a vehicle obstructing a sidewalk a traffic code violation, enforced by the Maui Police Department island-wide.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Maui County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No person shall stand or park a vehicle in such a manner that any portion of such vehicle obstructs a sidewalk or portion thereof.

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Full Breakdown

52 (Miscellaneous Regulations) of the Maui Traffic Code and states plainly that no person shall stand or park a vehicle in such a manner that any portion of the vehicle obstructs a sidewalk or portion of one. 030(A)(1), which lists 'on a sidewalk' among the places a vehicle may never stop, stand or park countywide. 190 turns on 'any portion' of the vehicle rather than the whole vehicle, a car that is otherwise fully parked on the street but whose bumper, mirror, or rear end overhangs even part of the sidewalk still violates the section. 10, and has not been substantively amended since. 107, County-designated parking ambassadors, who may cite vehicles obstructing sidewalks on both public and private property.

Violations & Fines

Any vehicle with even a portion standing on, over, or blocking a sidewalk violates Section 10.52.190, separate from the related ban on driving through sidewalk areas under Section 10.52.180. Officers and parking ambassadors issue citations, and a vehicle creating a genuine obstruction or hazard can be relocated or towed under the removal procedures of Section 10.48.190 or 10.48.210, with costs charged to the registered owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to park partly on a Maui County sidewalk?

Yes. Section 10.52.190 bars standing or parking a vehicle so that any portion of it obstructs a sidewalk, so even a bumper or mirror overhanging the sidewalk edge is enough to violate the section, not just a vehicle parked entirely on the sidewalk surface.

What's the difference between the sidewalk-obstruction and sidewalk-driving rules?

Section 10.52.190 covers a parked or standing vehicle that obstructs a sidewalk, while Section 10.52.180 separately bans operating a vehicle within a sidewalk area at all, except where a driveway crosses it. Both sections sit in Chapter 10.52 of the Maui Traffic Code and are enforced together.

Can my car be towed for blocking a Maui sidewalk?

It can be relocated or towed under Section 10.48.210 if it also creates a hazard or obstruction to traffic, with the registered owner liable for removal and storage costs, in addition to receiving a citation for the sidewalk obstruction itself under Section 10.52.190.

Sources & Official References

[1]Code of the County of Maui, Hawaii

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