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Overnight Parking & Winter Bans in Honolulu

Know when to move your vehicle, which streets require permits, and how towing is enforced during winter bans.

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Honolulu overnight parking is generally allowed on most city streets unless signs restrict it. There's no citywide overnight curfew, but RPZ (Restricted Parking Zone) blocks have posted hours and require permits; see ROH Article 30 (RPZ). The traffic code sets minimum fines-many violations start at $15, with some at $25-and each additional hour can be a separate offense; see ROH Chapter 15. No winter parking ban or snow emergency rules apply. Towing is enforced for certain violations and in signed tow-away areas. Tip: if you'll be away, do not leave a car where a 24-hour limit is posted, and avoid RPZ blocks without a permit to prevent citation or tow.

Overnight parking

Allowed when no bans active

Typical overnight window: No citywide overnight curfew; obey posted signs and RPZ time limits.

Permit requirement

No permit required

Winter parking ban

Not listed

No seasonal ban recorded, but snow emergencies may trigger restrictions.

Towing enforced

Yes, towing enforced

Typical fines and enforcement

Minimum fines start at $15 for many parking violations; certain violations carry a minimum $25; each additional hour of a continuing violation may be cited separately (ROH Section 15-26.10).

Minimum fines start at $15 for many parking violations; certain violations carry a minimum $25; each additional hour of a continuing violation may be cited separately (ROH Section 15-26.10).

Always confirm the latest posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight.

During snow emergencies the municipality advises: Not applicable; no snow emergency program..

Parking details

Overnight window: No citywide overnight curfew; obey posted signs and RPZ time limits.

Winter ban months: No winter parking ban (tropical climate).

Snow emergency: Not applicable; no snow emergency program.

Typical ticket amounts: Minimum fines start at $15 for many parking violations; certain violations carry a minimum $25; each additional hour of a continuing violation may be cited separately (ROH Section 15-26.10).

Official resources

Source: ROH Chapter 15 - Traffic Code (City & County of Honolulu)

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Snow emergency template

Message to landlord or HOA

Hello property manager, The city has a winter parking ban from No winter parking ban (tropical climate). and restricts overnight parking Not applicable.. During snow emergencies, the city instructs drivers: Not applicable; no snow emergency program.. Could you share a reminder with residents so we can avoid towing or tickets? Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/parking-rules/united-states/hawaii/honolulu

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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