HONOLULU (KHON2) — Starting July 1, Hawai‘i drivers will pay a little more for their annual vehicle safety inspections.
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that inspection fees will rise by 75 cents, bringing the cost to $25.75 for cars and trucks, and $17.75 for motorcycles and trailers.
It’s the first fee hike since 2017.
According to HDOT, the increase is needed to cover rising costs of managing the state’s Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) program, which helps ensure vehicles are safe to drive.
The vendor running the program, Parsons Corporation, will receive a larger share under the new fee structure going from $1.34 per inspection to $2.09. HDOT’s cut remains at $1.70, with the rest going to the inspection stations.
Fees for replacing lost or destroyed inspection stickers and certificates will also go up by 75 cents, now totaling $7.09.
About 1.2 million safety checks are conducted each year across Hawai‘i’s 500 authorized inspection stations. A complete list of stations is available on the HDOT website.
Officials say the inspections play a key role in spotting mechanical issues that could lead to crashes or breakdowns.
The public had a chance to weigh in during a hearing held in December 2024. Updated rules and more information are available online at hidot.hawaii.gov.
For questions, the Motor Vehicle Safety Office can be reached at (808) 692-7650.