Hawaii Lift Laws and Vehicle Equipment Laws
Hawaii's suspension lift limit is determined by frame height and bumper height. Body lifts are limited to only 3 inches. In additional to allowing suspension lift kits and body lifts, aftermarket wheels and tires, performance shocks, aftermarket bumpers, and grille guards as also allowed.
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In Hawaii, the street legal laws are covered by the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). |
HRS Ch. 291
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Dimensions |
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Overall vehicle size in Hawaii is limited to 108 inches wide, 14 feet tall, and 45 feet long for a single vehicle. |
HRS 291-34
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Tires |
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Hawaii requires only that tires be in safe operating condition, without any bulges or exposed cords. There is no listed minimum tread depth and there is no reference to tire grooving in the code. |
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Wheels |
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Hawaii's statutes make no reference to wheels. |
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Brakes |
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The only requirements for brakes are that they be capable of controlling the vehicle and that they be properly maintained. |
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Steering |
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Hawaii does not have any specific rules for a vehicle's steering system. |
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Suspension |
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There are no suspension lift limits in Hawaii, however, vehicles are limited by frame and bumper height.
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Frame |
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In Hawaii, a vehicle's frame must not be higher than the bumper. The body of the vehicle can be no higher than 3 inches above the frame. |
HRS 291-35
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Bumpers |
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Bumper height in Hawaii is limited as follows:
Vehicle GVWR |
Max. Bumper Height |
Under 4,500 |
Front: 29 inches | Rear: 29 inches |
4,501 to 7,500 |
Front: 33 inches | Rear: 33 inches |
7,501 to 10,000 |
Front: 35 inches | Rear: 35 inches |
Over 10,000 |
Exempt |
( Measured to the bottom of the bumper. )
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HRS 291-35
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Fenders |
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It is unknown if Hawaii requires vehicles to have fenders or mud flaps. |
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Lights |
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In addition to headlights and tail lights, vehicles in Hawaii are allowed to have spot lights. There is no information on whether or not fog lights, passing lights, or auxiliary driving lights are allowed.
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Min. Height |
Max. Height |
Headlights |
2 min. |
22 inches |
54 inches |
Tail lights |
2 min. |
n/a |
n/a |
Spot lights |
Allowed |
n/a |
n/a |
( Measured to the center of the light. )
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HRS 291-34
HRS 291-31
HRS 291-30
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Windows |
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It is unclear if Hawaii requires a windshield or windshield wipers. |
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Exhaust |
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Mufflers are required in Hawaii. |
HRS 291-22
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Engine |
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It is unclear whether or not Hawaii has any engine swap or engine performance modification rules. |
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Emissions |
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Hawaii does not currently require emissions testing. |
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