We're coming to Oahu and Maui tomorrow for 2 weeks and was wondering how strict to police are on speed limits. How fast over the limit can I go w/o getting stopped. I'm not a speed demon but do like to push the limits, but I may not in Hawaii just beause of the scenery. Unfortunately I won't have my Z but but will have the typical tourist car, a Sebring convertible.

Around here it seems the police are ticketing more lately, probably because of the economy. Never a shortage of traffic law breakers.

Also, we're going to the KCCN FM100 Birthday Bash Friday at the Wailkiki Shell. It sounds like fun. I'm listening to FM100 right now on my computer.
Any info is appreciated.

 

HPD is bull$h1t out here man...probably one of the worst places in the US as far as law enforcement is concerned. They'll ticket you for anything..especially the new hands-free law - you gotta wear a bluetooth if you plan to talk on the phone while driving regardless of what you're doing...I think its like $60-$80 per ticket if you're caught

If I were you, enjoy your stay here...there's no need to speed if you're on vacation. Speeding over 75mph will not only get you in trouble, but set you back thousands of dollars and possibly incarceration.

Enjoy your stay! haha

 

Thanks for the info. I'll probably just be Cruzing most of the time.

 

You wouldn't have to worry about the police being STRICT either way if you just keep it at the speed limit without "pushing the limits" while you are here. If I told you that it is ok to do 80 over, would that make it ok? Besides, the roads out here are shitty... Be safe and enjoy your stay.

 

Don't see a cop speed...see a cop don't speed...if your speeding a cop pursues you...tuck and roll

 

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haha yeah they new hands free law sucks but its a $62 ticket and its not a secondary offense they will pull u over. puls on ouah if you are out and about in the daytime your not going to be able to speed much as is becasue of the traffic.

 

No problem. My "pushing the limits" means 5-10 mph over the speed limt. Like I said earlier its so beautiful there I'd rather drive slower and enjoy the scenery. What I really wanted to know is generally how many mph over the speed limit is usually ok. Here on freeways most uncrowded areas you do 10 over the limit with no problem from the police since few people actually stay under the limit. Thanks for the input and Aloha.

 

A Sebring convertible? That's the #1 "I'm a tourist" car out here, so make sure you don't speed too much.

There are a few regular speed traps:
- H1 both ways near the airport.
- H1 East bound, right after the Stadium but before the airport

Here's a few tips on beating the traffic:
-Rush hour Town bound during 0600-0900
-Rush hour leaving town 3pm-7pm
- Going H1 east bound into town avoid hwy 78 (Moanula Freeway **I think**) continue on H1, get off at Nimitz and take that into Honolulu/Waikiki...much better than getting grid locked on hwy 78
-Get one of those rental GPS units, sometimes you can plan a route using side streets.

Have fun...don't get a DUI!

 

Another tip for you, watch out for the motorcycle police.

 

Thanks for asking just how badly you can abuse our home. I hope you enjoy your stay without those a$$ hole cops hasssling tourists who just want to **** where we eat. Have a nice vacation.

 

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wow, but I seen what he's talking bout...

 

Jadaniyah laying down the Law... I Lubs Tis Fread...

 

Thanks for the info. We're in Honolulu now and having a good time. Went to FM 100's birthday bash Friday. We could do with a little less humidity and more trade winds tho.

Saw a Nismo Z with a plate reading Nizmo over by Kapiolani Park Friday before the concert. Nice ride.

 

Sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. I love Hawaii and appreciate it. Being Asian I feel at home here even tho it's not really home. My wife was born here and still has relatives here.

I just know even in Hawaii some people drive over the speed limit even if it's just a little.

 

We have more problems here than tourist like

-ice heads running around breaking into ****
-jackasses doing 45 on the left lane
-" " talking on the cell
-people not looking for bikes or worst seeing bikes and not giving a damn.

trust me the list can go on but oh well at least the scenery is beautiful.

 

that was ricky

 

have fun.... and dont keep any valuebles in the car... specially if you're goin to the beach.... maui cops are ******.... stay clear of them.... lol

 

We're back home and had a good time. I didn't go more than 10 mph over the speed limit except once down hill on H-2. Most of the time I kept it at the speed limit. I saw a motorcycle cop on H-1 radar gun a Mustang convertible (w/what looked like tourists) and stop them. Amazing how courteous you locals are there. Wish they were more like that here. I didn't see that many Z's there. Seemed like there were more G's, especially modded G's. I did see a silver Z with "see u labr" plates on Oahu.

Really enjoyed the plate lunches and shave ice. Probably won't be back till my neice graduates UH in a year or 2. Aloha and thanks for all the advice.

 

That's one thing you'll definitely notice about hawaii drivers...is how courteous and cool everyone is. A lot of the modded Z's don't daily drive but we do have quite a few that roll during the weekend. glad you had a good time bro...