Hawaii · OVUII · Checked October 2026
OVUII License Suspension in Hawaii: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License
OVUII License Suspension in Hawaii: What Are the Rules?
You have 6 days to challenge a license suspension after an OVUII arrest in Hawaii.
- Deadline to challenge
- 6 days
- How it is counted
- The date the administrative review decision is mailed (you also have 3 days from receiving the notice of administrative revocation to send written information for the automatic review; a hearing can still be requested within 60 days of the notice, but is then scheduled within 30 days of the request)
- Failed test
- 1-year revocation with no prior alcohol or drug enforcement contact in 10 years; 2 years with one prior; 4 years with two or more priors. If highly intoxicated (.15 or more) with no prior: 18 months with interlock or 2 years without; 3 years with one prior; 6 years with two or more priors
- Refused test
- 2 years with no prior alcohol or drug enforcement contact in 10 years; 4 years with one prior; 8 years with two or more priors
- Hardship license
- Ignition interlock permit; employee driver's permit
How to Request a Hearing in Hawaii
Submit a hearing request form to the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office (ADLRO) of the Hawaii Judiciary by mail, fax, email (the address is on the ADLRO page) or in person, or call ADLRO at 808-534-6800; the hearing fee is $30 (waiver available if indigent)
Suspension if You Fail a Test in Hawaii
1-year revocation with no prior alcohol or drug enforcement contact in 10 years; 2 years with one prior; 4 years with two or more priors. If highly intoxicated (.15 or more) with no prior: 18 months with interlock or 2 years without; 3 years with one prior; 6 years with two or more priorsHaw. Rev. Stat. §§ 291E-37, 291E-38(a), 291E-41(b)-(c)
Suspension if You Refuse a Test in Hawaii
2 years with no prior alcohol or drug enforcement contact in 10 years; 4 years with one prior; 8 years with two or more priorsHaw. Rev. Stat. §§ 291E-37, 291E-38(a), 291E-41(b)-(c)
Getting a Ignition Interlock Permit; Employee Driver's Permit in Hawaii
During revocation, ADLRO or the court issues an ignition interlock permit once you show an approved interlock is installed in any vehicle you drive and you have qualifying motor vehicle insurance. A separate permit lets you drive your employer's vehicle without an interlock if your job requires driving and your employer will discharge you otherwise, limited to specified work hours of no more than 12 hours per day. Not available if your license was already expired, suspended or revoked for another reason, you held no valid license at arrest, or you hold only a learner's or instruction permit.
Official source: getting a ignition interlock permit; employee driver's permit (Hawaii)
More on OVUII Law in Hawaii
See the full overview of OVUII laws in Hawaii and read about hardship licenses in every state.
This page summarizes Hawaii law from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice; a lawyer licensed in Hawaii can advise on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Do You Have to Request a Hearing in Hawaii?
6 days. How it is counted: the date the administrative review decision is mailed (you also have 3 days from receiving the notice of administrative revocation to send written information for the automatic review; a hearing can still be requested within 60 days of the notice, but is then scheduled within 30 days of the request).
How Long Is the License Suspension for Failing a Test?
1-year revocation with no prior alcohol or drug enforcement contact in 10 years; 2 years with one prior; 4 years with two or more priors. If highly intoxicated (.15 or more) with no prior: 18 months with interlock or 2 years without; 3 years with one prior; 6 years with two or more priors
Can You Get a Hardship License in Hawaii?
During revocation, ADLRO or the court issues an ignition interlock permit once you show an approved interlock is installed in any vehicle you drive and you have qualifying motor vehicle insurance. A separate permit lets you drive your employer's vehicle without an interlock if your job requires driving and your employer will discharge you otherwise, limited to specified work hours of no more than 12 hours per day. Not available if your license was already expired, suspended or revoked for another reason, you held no valid license at arrest, or you hold only a learner's or instruction permit.