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Hawaii Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Are The Penalties For Habitual Dui?
  A: Habitual DUI is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in jail. You also could face a lifetime license revocation. If you have had the prior convictions, and … More
• Q: What Is Mandatory Car Registration Revocation?
  A: The 2000 legislature has passed a bill which calls for mandatory car registration revocation for a 2nd and subsequent Alcohol Contact (civil or criminal convictions). … More
• Q: What Is Administrative License Revocation Office (Adlro)?
  A: The Administrative Drivers License Revocation Office (ADLRO) came into being in 1992. It was supposed to be a quick and easy way to determine if there were sufficient … More
• Q: What Is Notice Of Revocation & Hearing Request?
  A: The revocation hearing will usually occur prior to your arraignment on the separate criminal charges. About one week after your arrest you will get a letter saying … More
• Q: What Happens At The Adlro Hearing?
  A: What you aren't told is that unless you subpoena the officers, you won't have much of a hearing. If this is your first DUI, or the first within 5 years, you will most … More
• Q: What Will Happen To My Insurance Rates?
  A: People often ask what will happen to their insurance if they get a DUI. If you lose either the revocation hearing or trial, the conviction stays on your driving … More
• Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Hawaii?
  A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 55 mph Ltd Access Rds 45 mph Other Primary Rds 45 mph Residential 30 mph More
• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar Yes Aircraft No Laser No More
• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: Yes
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding No Parking No Equipment No DWI No More