Aiea Auto Service
99-187 Aiea Heights Dr, 96701 · HI
Hawaii vehicle safety inspection
Yes — safety inspection is required. Hawaii requires Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) for most passenger cars and light trucks. Stations appear on HDOT MVSO active station listing PDFs.
Key facts
- Cadence
- annual (PMVI)
- Fee
- See notes — Fee set by administrative rules (HAR); confirm current fee with station or HDOT MVSO.
- Program
- Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI)
- Administered by
- HDOT Highways — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (MVSO)
- Official locator
- Emissions relationship
- Separate from safety, or not required statewide
Who must get inspected
Most registered passenger vehicles and light trucks must maintain a current PMVI certificate/sticker. New vehicles may have different initial sticker rules under HAR.
What is inspected
- Brakes
- Lights
- Tires
- Steering/suspension
- Glass/visibility
- Other items in HAR §19-133.2
Emissions relationship
Separate from safety, or not required statewide. Keep safety and emissions searches separate when locating stations.
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Costs & payment
Fee set by administrative rules (HAR); confirm current fee with station or HDOT MVSO.
Fail / retest rules
Defect and certificate rules are in HAR §19-133.2 (refusal, defects, certificate/sticker). Confirm retest timing with the inspecting station.
How to prepare
- Bring registration and prior sticker if available
- Fix obvious light/tire issues first
- Confirm station serves your vehicle type (car vs motorcycle/moped lists differ)
Official sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Always confirm with the primary source before you drive.
Recent changes
Track dated fee, cadence, and program updates on the Hawaii changes guide. Until a new statute or agency notice is cited there, rely on the official program URL and sources above.
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FAQ
Does Hawaii require a vehicle safety inspection?
Yes. Hawaii’s Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) program is administered through HDOT’s Motor Vehicle Safety Office.
Where do I find authorized PMVI stations?
Use the official Cars and Trucks Active Station Listing PDF (and motorcycle/moped PDFs) published by HDOT MVSO.
How often is PMVI required?
Generally on an annual cycle for covered vehicles; exact timing and new-vehicle sticker rules are in HRS §286-26 and HAR §19-133.2.
Who must get a Hawaii vehicle safety inspection?
Most registered passenger vehicles and light trucks must maintain a current PMVI certificate/sticker. New vehicles may have different initial sticker rules under HAR.
What does Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) inspect?
Brakes; Lights; Tires; Steering/suspension; Glass/visibility; Other items in HAR §19-133.2
What happens if I fail inspection in Hawaii?
Defect and certificate rules are in HAR §19-133.2 (refusal, defects, certificate/sticker). Confirm retest timing with the inspecting station.
How much does vehicle inspection cost in Hawaii?
Fee set by administrative rules (HAR); confirm current fee with station or HDOT MVSO.
Who runs Hawaii's inspection program?
HDOT Highways — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (MVSO). Program page: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/library/motor-vehicle-safety-office/
About this page
Last reviewed 2026-10-01. FindSafetyStations is not affiliated with HDOT Highways — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (MVSO).