Hawaii DUI Laws
Hawaii DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer — specific to Hawaii (HI) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.15
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
10 years
Prior offenses count within
First Offense Penalties in Hawaii
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Hawaii has an implied consent law — by driving on Hawaii roads, you've already agreed to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if an officer has probable cause to believe you're impaired.
Refusal Penalty
1-year license revocation
Hawaii-Specific Detail
Hawaii has relatively light jail sentences for first offenses but imposes a full 1-year license revocation. The state also requires 14 hours of substance abuse education.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Hawaii DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. Consult a Hawaii-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your case.