E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Hawaii
In Hawaii, e-scooters are legal: max 15 mph (24 km/h), minimum age 15, helmet required under 18, no insurance required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Code US-HI (ISO 3166-2).
Last researched Oct 13, 2026 · values compiled from published secondary sources; none were checked against the text of a law.
- E-scooters: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- E-bikes: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- Other PEVs: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
← National overview for United States
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 15 mph1 |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Weight limit | 22.7 kg1,2 |
| Minimum age | 151 |
| Helmet | Under 18 (raised from under 16 by Act 259)2 |
| Where you can ride | Roads (vehicle rights/duties); sidewalks per county1 |
| Licence & registration | One-time $30 registration; no licence or insurance1 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Electric foot scooters <50 lb; no passengers. Devices over 750 W or able to exceed 28 mph are banned from public areas (Act 259).1,2 |
"Unconfirmed" = the source of that value was not recorded, or part of it was not taken from a source; "Not confirmed" = we have no sourced value, so none is shown. Footnote numbers point to the source list below.
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E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.2,3 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Class 1-2: 20 mph assist; Class 3: 28 mph assist2,3 |
| Power & device limits | 750 W2,3 |
| Minimum age | 15; riders under 16 on Class 2 or 3 only under direct supervision (18+)2,3 |
| Helmet | Under 18 (all classes)2,3 |
| Where you can ride | Roads, bike lanes and paths (counties and land managers may restrict); sidewalks at 10 mph or less outside business districts2,3 |
| Licence & registration | One-time $30 county registration; no licence or insurance2,3 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Devices over 750 W or able to exceed 28 mph banned on roads, bike lanes, paths and sidewalks; violations by under-18s can be enforced against parents2,3 |
| Notes | Act 259 (HB 2021), signed and effective 15 Jul 2026: adopts Class 1/2/3, labeling and a buyer pamphlet, bans stunts/wheelies; HDOT is drafting implementing rules.2,3 |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysBased on published secondary sources| Status | Varies locally — Depends on the state, province or city.2,3 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | Under 18 for micro-mobility devices (Act 259)2,3 |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Act 259 bans any device over 750 W or 28 mph from public roads, paths and sidewalks; other rules local.2,3 |
What changed
- Jul 15, 2026In forceAct 259 (HB 2021) signed and in effect
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Hawaii?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Hawaii under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Roads (vehicle rights/duties); sidewalks per county.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Hawaii?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), e-scooters in Hawaii are limited to 15 mph (24 km/h).
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Hawaii?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), helmet required under 18.
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Hawaii?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), the minimum age is 15.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Hawaii?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 13, 2026), no insurance required.
Sources
- 1.ERideHero - Electric Scooter Laws by State (verified Feb 2026)ERideHero · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.Hawaii DOT - new e-bike safety law (16 Jul 2026)Hawaii DOT · Government · Opened · read Oct 13, 2026
- 3.Upway - Hawaii e-bike laws 2026Upway · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 4.Ebike Oracle - 50 states + DC (reviewed Jul 2026)Ebike Oracle · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
- 5.ERideHero - Electric Bike Laws by State (verified Feb 2026)ERideHero · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 6.Redtail - e-bike laws by state (verified 6 Oct 2026)Redtail · Secondary · Opened or seen as a search excerpt (not recorded which) · read Oct 13, 2026
US state entries derived from ERideHero's state law maps (eridehero.com, verified February 2026).