Hawaii Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
Motorcycle insurance is required. Registered motorcycles in Hawaii will need to ensure they have at least:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $20,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $40,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $10,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Hawaii, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
Please visit these Hawaii websites for updated and detailed information
- Hawaii Driver License Information
- Hawaii DMV
- Department of Transportation
- Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization
Helmet Laws
The law in Hawaii is designed to protect those 17 yrs and under with the need to wear a motorcycle helmet. If you are riding and you are 17 and under you'll need a helmet. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Hawaii motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Hawaii. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
- Pearl City - Leeward Community College (range a)
- Wheeler Army Air Field - 25th Id(l) & Usarhaw Motorcycle Safety
Accidents and Safety in Hawaii
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 50,679 motorcycles registered in Hawaii with only 25 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| HI | 50.679 | 25 | 28% | 72% | 49% |
| CA | 741.027 | 537 | 88% | 12% | 30% |
Sweet Rides in Hawaii
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
Biking Clubs
- Street Venom MC
Useful Resources
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