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Idle Reduction Laws and Incentives in Hawaii

The list below contains summaries of all Hawaii laws and incentives related to idle reduction.

Laws and Regulations

Idle Reduction Requirement

A vehicle may not idle at a loading zone, parking or service area, route terminal, or other off-street areas, except for the following situations: during adjustment or repair of the engine; during auxiliary equipment operation such as operation of cranes and certain bulk carriers, provided no visible smoke is emitted and the equipment is being used for its intended purpose; during loading and unloading of passengers, not to exceed three minutes; and during engine start-up and cool-down, not to exceed three minutes.

(Reference Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11, Chapter 60.1-34)

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