Driver Education
Hawaii’s new mandatory driver education program for persons under the age of 18 wishing to obtain a Class 1, 2 or 3 driver’s license went into effect on January 1, 2001.
The new law, Act 175, SLH 1999, requires that persons under the age of 18 shall provide proof that the person has completed a driver’s education program and a behind-the-wheel driver training course certified by the Director of Transportation before receiving a driving license.
The Act also increases the age to be eligible for an instruction permit to 15 years and six months, and a driver’s license to 16 years. Persons under the age of 18 holding instruction permits on January 1, 2001 will be subject to the new driver education requirements to receive a driving license. Persons under the age of 18 holding driving licenses on January 1, 2001 will not be subject to the driver education requirements.
