HI DMV Parking Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Hawaii, how close to a stop sign may you park?
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
Hawaii prohibits parking within 30 feet of a stop sign to ensure visibility and traffic flow.
Question 2: What is the penalty for parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities without a valid placard in Hawaii?
- A warning on the first offense
- $25 fine
- $250 or more fine (Correct answer)
- Vehicle impoundment only
Correct answer: $250 or more fine
Parking in a disabled parking space without a valid placard or license plate in Hawaii carries a minimum fine of $250 and up.
Question 3: When parking downhill on a street with a curb in Hawaii, which way should your front wheels be turned?
- Away from the curb (left)
- Into the curb (right) (Correct answer)
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Into the curb (right)
When parking downhill with a curb, turn your front wheels to the right (into the curb) so the curb stops the vehicle from rolling into traffic.
Question 4: In Hawaii, it is illegal to park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?
- 25 feet
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is prohibited in Hawaii to ensure clear visibility and emergency access.
Question 5: What does a blue curb indicate in Hawaii?
- No parking during street cleaning
- Parking reserved for persons with disabilities (Correct answer)
- Loading zone — commercial vehicles only
- Time-limited parking
Correct answer: Parking reserved for persons with disabilities
Blue curbs designate parking spaces reserved for vehicles displaying valid disabled person placards or license plates.
Question 6: In Hawaii, how far from a driveway entrance must you park?
- 3 feet
- 5 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
Correct answer: 5 feet
Hawaii law requires leaving at least 5 feet of clearance from a private driveway entrance when parking on the street.
In Hawaii, how close to a stop sign may you park?