Hawaii Garage Sale Signs Law: Statewide Sign Regulations Rules (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: HRS 264-71 through 264-79
Off-premises signs: Prohibited
Removal: Without notice
Fine: Up to $200 per sign

Full Breakdown

HRS 264-71 through 264-79 establish Hawaii's near-total ban on outdoor advertising visible from federal-aid and state highways. Garage sale signs, yard sale signs, and similar commercial advertisements posted on utility poles, traffic signs, trees, fences, or within state highway rights-of-way are unlawful. The exemptions in HRS 264-72 (for on-premises business signs and political activity) do not protect off-premises commercial signs. HDOT crews remove unauthorized signs without notice. The ban applies uniformly statewide and preempts conflicting county tolerance.

Violations & Penalties

HDOT removes unauthorized off-premises signs without notice. Posters can be cited under HRS 264-76 with fines up to $200 per sign and additional county penalties for posting on utility poles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I staple a yard sale sign to a telephone pole in Hawaii?

No. Posting signs on utility poles, trees, traffic signs, or within state highway rights-of-way is prohibited. Hawaiian Electric and HDOT remove these signs and may issue fines.

Where can I legally post a garage sale sign?

On your own private property, or on another person's private property with their permission, provided the sign is not visible from a state or federal-aid highway and complies with county sign rules.

Hawaii Garage Sale Signs and Highway Advertising Ban

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