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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle with, possess, purchase, install, sell, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute a license plate flipping device. This section shall apply to any motor vehicle operated on public roadways in the State, regardless of the jurisdiction of registration. Each act described in this subsection shall constitute a separate and distinct violation, regardless of whether multiple acts occur simultaneously or are committed in connection with other violations.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any person who violates this section shall be fined no less than $750 but no more than $1,000 for each separate violation. Each instance of a violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) For the purposes of this section, “license plate flipping device” means a manual, electric, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle that:
(1) Switches between two or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the vehicle; or
(2) Hides a license plate from view by flipping the license plate so that the plate number is not visible.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 286-72 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-1-government/hi-rev-st-sect-286-72/
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