HAWAII  DRIVER’S EDUCATION

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Summary of Hawaii Graduated Licensing Law

Hawaii has a two stage licensing process for minors.
  1. Learner’s License (at least age 15 ½ ) We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video- to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.).
  2. Regular License (age 16 with driver education).
Hawaii License Chart
Permit License
Age 15

Permit applications by minors must be signed by both parents or, when applicable, by the certified custodial parent, certified custodial guardian, or certified foster parents. (Only certified copies of court documents are acceptable.)

The spouse (who is an adult) of a minor applicant may sign the license application with proof of age and certified copy of the marriage certificate.

Minors who are legally emancipated may sign license applications upon presentation of the certified court document which granted emancipation.

New licenses will expire on your fourth birthday following the date of issue.

The minimum age to acquire a permit is 15 ½.
 
Driver’s License
Age 17
The minimum age to acquire a license is 16. Minors between the ages of 16 through 17 must pass and present certificates of completion of mandatory driver education and behind the wheel training from a DOT authorized instructor, before securing a Road Test.