Transportation 79 tion. Military bases require all bike riders to wear helmets. Otherwise, all riders under 16 must wear helmets. A state law requires that registered owners have their moped (49cc and larger) registered and safety inspected annually. To do so, owners must make an appointment at a Satellite City Hall. At a minimum, a valid CLASS 1 driver’s license or permit is required to legally operate a moped. Visit www8.honolulu.gov/csd/mopedregistration. Bill 53 now requires all Oahu mopeds to have mufflers or face misdemeanor charges that could result in up to a year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000. You’ll also need insurance. Without it, you won’t be able to have your twowheeled vehicle inspected. And you can’t register it without an inspection certificate. Most major insurance companies with offices in Hawaii will provide coverage. If you complete a Motorcycle Safety Program, you may score a discount on your insurance rates. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF Basic Rider Course) Hawaii edition is approved for use by the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) for Motorcycle Rider Education. Upon successful completion of the BRC course, qualified students who hold a State of Hawaii Class 2 Permit will be issued a licensing waiver. Visit Leeward.hawaii.edu/msfbasic. All motorcycle riders and passengers must wear proper safety gear including long sleeves and pants, hard sole shoes, shatter resistant eye protection, full-fingered leather or a similar material gloves, DOTapproved helmet, and safety vest with front and back retro-reflective strips. Motorcycles and mopeds must have rear view mirrors mounted to each side of the vehicle, and have lights on at all times when operating. When entering a government or military installation or facility, mopeds (49cc and larger) are treated as motorcycles. Unless signage notes otherwise, mopeds should be driven in bicycle lanes at a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour. Mopeds are not allowed on freeways or interstate highways. THEBUS TheBus (TheBus.org) operates service on 106 routes, including three express routes and two limited stop routes. Fares can be paid using a HOLO Smart Card (HoloCard.net; 808-768-4656) or cash. Effective August 2023, TheBus is free to all public high school students. For schedule adjustments, check the website’s Routes & Timetable page or call (808) 848-5555 and press 2 for further details on recent updates. Fares are $3.00 for adults, $1.50 for youth 6 to 17, and free for children under five if accompanied by a pre-paying passenger and not occupying a seat. Monthly passes are available at TheBus Pass Office (corner of Middle Street and Kamehameha Highway), 7-Eleven, Foodland, Times Supermarkets or any Satellite City Hall. Or sign up for the Holo Card (HoloCard.net; 808-768-4656) that lets you tap a preloaded card for transit on TheBus, the Handi-Van and at future rail stations. BEST RESOURCES: Satellite City Halls: www8.honolulu.gov/csd/satellite-city-hall Driver’s License & Satellite City Hall Appointments: AlohaQ.honoluolu.gov Renew Vehicle Registration: www8.honolulu.gov/csd/motor-vehicle-registration Moped Owners & Drivers Details: www8.honolulu.gov/csd/moped-registration
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