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Hawaii Auto Insurance After a DUI or Violation

Hawaii requires 40/80/20 liability coverage and is a no-fault state.

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Hawaii at a Glance

40/80/20

Minimum liability limits, in thousands of dollars (per person / per accident / property)

No-fault

Each driver's own policy pays their injuries first, whoever caused the crash

Required

PIP coverage must be on every policy

72

Age when license renewal rules change, with a vision test at renewal

Source: state DMV, insurance department and statute records, verified July 2026

Minimum Coverage Requirements in Hawaii

Most Hawaii drivers assume their insurer will cancel their policy immediately after a DUI or serious violation—but that's typically not what happens. Instead, your carrier will usually allow your current policy to continue until renewal, then issue a non-renewal notice giving you 30-60 days to find new coverage. During this time, the state may require you to file proof of insurance (SR-22) and maintain it continuously, and you'll need to shop for coverage among carriers that accept high-risk drivers—a significantly smaller market with higher premiums.

SR-22 Certificate Filing

SR-22 is not a type of insurance—it's a certificate your insurer files with the state proving you carry at least the minimum required liability coverage. Not all carriers offer SR-22 filing, which is why many drivers must switch insurers after a violation.

Non-Standard Auto Insurance

Non-standard auto insurance is coverage sold by carriers that specialize in high-risk drivers—those with DUIs, serious violations, license suspensions, or coverage lapses on their record.

Liability Insurance

If you're required to file SR-22, you must maintain at least these limits continuously—any lapse restarts your filing period from day one.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

This coverage pays your medical expenses and lost wages regardless of fault. For senior drivers on Medicare, PIP works as primary coverage before Medicare, which can be valuable for accident-related expenses.

High-Risk Auto Insurance

High-risk auto insurance is the umbrella category that includes all coverage for drivers with violations, DUIs, suspensions, or poor driving records. In Hawaii, the high-risk market is served by a limited number of carriers, which reduces competition and typically results in higher premiums than mainland markets.

What Drivers Pay in Hawaii

$84–$143/mo

Typical monthly rate in Hawaii, drivers 65 and over

Rate data: MoneyGeek and Insure.com, 2026

What Affects Your Rate

  • Time since violation—rates begin to decrease after 3 years and normalize significantly after 5 years, assuming no additional violations
  • Prior driving record—a single violation with an otherwise clean record results in lower increases than multiple violations or a pattern of risky driving
  • Island location—Oahu typically offers more carrier competition and lower rates than Maui, Kauai, or Hawaii Island, where high-risk market options are more limited
  • Age and experience—senior drivers aged 65+ with decades of clean driving history before a violation may qualify for better rates than younger high-risk drivers, though the violation still results in substantial increases
  • Carrier availability—Hawaii has fewer non-standard carriers than mainland markets, reducing competition and keeping high-risk premiums elevated
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Mature-driver discount

Not required by state law

Mature-driver discounts here are set by each insurer.

Source: state statutes and insurance departments, verified July 2026