Summer-Fall 2026 • Hawaii Military Guide 67 SAFETY INSPECTIONS The State of Hawaii requires that all vehicles receive a safety inspection before being registered. For inspection, bring your vehicle’s current registration and proof of insurance to an inspection site. The DOT’s electronic safety inspection program provides immediate recordation and proof of a vehicle’s current inspection results. Stations input the completed safety check information directly into the DOT system for immediate recordation and proof of a vehicle’s current inspection results. In order to prevent sticker theft, vehicle information is included on safety inspection stickers. For updates on Safety Inspections, visit hidot.hawaii.gov. DRIVER’S LICENSES As with other states, driver’s license rules and regulations in Hawaii can be a bit detailed. A great resource for FAQs is honolulu.gov. To follow are a few highlights. Military members and dependents may continue to use an out-of-state driver’s license until it expires. If your home state authorizes military extensions, you may continue to drive in Hawaii even after expiration if you have an active Military ID. Note that since not all states allow this, it’s best to check with the DMV for detailed info about how the rules apply to you. With a valid out of state license, you are not required to possess a Hawaii driver’s license–even if your car is registered in Hawaii and has Hawaii plates. To obtain a Hawaii license, you must apply to take the written test before your current license expires. Otherwise, you will be required to take the road test as well. Schedule or reschedule a driver’s license road test for one of Oahu’s driver’s licensing offices online at honolulu.gov/csd/road-test. Be sure to view the Road Test video for helpful tips. In 2023, the city’s Driver Licensing Branch launched an express service for behind-thewheel testing to obtain a Hawaii driver’s license at the city’s Motor Vehicle Control Branch located at 1112 Kapahulu Ave. Our Goal is to Provide You with the Our Goal is to Provide You with the Best Car Wash Experience on Oahu. Best Car Wash Experience on Oahu. $12 WITH THIS COUPON. Good through 12/31/2026
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