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Are Hawaii DMV records public?

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Delaney Simchuk, Car Insurance Writer

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No, Hawaii DMV records are not public. Hawaii law considers DMV records to be privileged information, and they’re only available upon request by yourself or groups that require DMV records to do their job, such as law enforcement or insurance agencies.

Even though Hawaii DMV records are private information, insurance companies will still be able to access your DMV records in order to calculate your premiums. Typically, insurers will take the past 3-5 years of your driving history into consideration when determining your rates.

To request a copy of your own Hawaii driving record, you can mail a request to your county's district court. You can also purchase a copy from any Hawaii driver license service center.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to checking your driving record.

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How long do tickets stay on your record in Hawaii?

Hawaii does not disclose how long tickets stay on your record. Tickets on your Hawaii driving record can affect your driving privileges and car insurance rates. The state will suspend your driver’s license if you commit certain serious offenses, including driving without a license or driving while intoxicated.

Still, bear in mind that the amount of time a ticket stays on your record in Hawaii might be different from how long the ticket will affect your car insurance rates. For instance, most car insurance companies ... read full answer check the past three years of your driving record when calculating premiums. But the length of time varies, and certain offenses may disqualify you from a good driver discount for more than three years.

For more information and to find out how to check your Hawaii driving record, see WalletHub’s complete guide to driving records.

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What is a clean driving record in Hawaii?

A clean driving record in Hawaii is one without any accidents, points or moving violations. Claims aren’t usually included in the definition of a clean driving record, but a record that’s also free of any recent claims does look cleaner. You can check your Hawaii driving record by mailing a ... read full answer request form or visiting a District Court.

Characteristics of a Clean Driving Record in Hawaii

3-5 years without any points assigned to your license

3-5 years without any accidents

10+ years without any major violations such as DUIs or hit-and-runs

7 years without filing any insurance claims (not always included in the definition of a clean record)

In Hawaii, you may be able to remove points from your driving record by taking state-approved defensive driving courses. This may not completely clear your driving record, but it’s a good way to begin.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to checking your driving record.

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Does a defensive driving course remove points in Hawaii?

No, taking a defensive driving course cannot remove points from your driving record in Hawaii because Hawaii does not use a points-based system. However, taking a defensive driving course may earn you a discount from your insurance company and can help you build safer driving habits.

Even though Hawaii does not use points, drivers in Hawaii may still have their license suspended for things like DUIs or driving without insurance. Moving violations will still be reported on your driving record in Hawaii, too, and can lead to higher insurance rates.... read full answer

Fortunately, moving violations won’t affect you forever. Violations will only affect your insurance rates for 3 years in Hawaii. However, it is still important to know what is on your record so you can better understand how your driving history may be impacting your insurance premiums.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guides to driver’s license points and checking your driving record.

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