Oahu Traffic Cameras Are Now Issuing Tickets — What Hawaii Drivers Need to Know
🚗 Drive Smart — Oahu’s Traffic Cameras Are Live
Beginning November 1, 2025, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) activated Oahu traffic cameras to issue tickets for speeding and red-light violations at ten intersections across Honolulu. The warning phase, which began in March 2025, has ended, and citations are now being mailed directly to drivers.
If you’re a local commuter or visitor to the island, understanding how these Oahu traffic cameras work can help you avoid unnecessary fines — and drive safer every day.
The system combines speed detection and red-light monitoring to improve road safety across Oahu’s busiest corridors, including areas around Likelike Highway, Vineyard Boulevard and Pali Highway.
⚠️ Where the Oahu Traffic Cameras Are Located
Ten camera systems are currently operating across the urban Honolulu corridor, including intersections along Likelike Highway, Vineyard Boulevard and Pali Highway.
These sites were chosen for their histories of red-light running and speed-related crashes.
- Vineyard Boulevard and Palama Street
- Vineyard Boulevard and Liliha Street
- Vineyard Boulevard and Nuuanu Avenue
- Pali Highway and Vineyard Boulevard
- Pali Highway and School Street
- Likelike Highway and School Street
- King Street and Ward Avenue
- Kapiolani Boulevard and Kamakee Street
- Beretania Street and Piikoi Street
- McCully Street and Algoroba Street
Each site records both still images and video, capturing vehicle license plates and speed data for any violation.
Learn more in the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation press release.
💸 What Are the Fines?
Speeding Violations: Start at $167 and can rise to $317, depending on how far over the posted limit you drive.
Red-light Violations: Carry a flat $97 fine.
Threshold: HDOT is targeting the highest-risk behaviors (e.g., vehicles traveling more than 11 mph over the posted speed limit)
Delivery: Citations are mailed to the vehicle’s registered owner. For Hui Car Share users, this means you’ll be responsible for any ticket received during your booking — just as with parking violations.
🚙 For Hui Car Share Members
At Hui, safety and accountability go hand-in-hand.
If you receive a citation while using a Hui vehicle, the fine will be charged to your account once the violation is processed.
We encourage all members to check speed limits in unfamiliar zones and drive mindfully, especially near intersections marked with safety cameras.
Hui’s goal is to make driving convenient — and safe — for everyone on the road.
🛑 How to Avoid Oahu Traffic Camera Fines and Tickets
Watch for signage. Each enforced intersection includes clear “Speed Safety Camera” or “Red Light Camera” notices.
Know your limits. In Honolulu, many busy corridors are 25–35 mph zones.
Plan your trips. Leave early when possible so you’re not tempted to rush.
Stay alert in unfamiliar areas. Speed limits may change suddenly near schools or construction.
If you’re a Hui driver: Please drive with aloha — we’re all part of making Hawaiʻi’s roads safer.
🌺 The Bigger Picture
According to HDOT, these camera systems aim to reduce the number of serious crashes and improve safety for pedestrians and drivers alike.
Early pilot data already shows slower average speeds in camera zones since the program began.
Oʻahu’s new enforcement isn’t about punishment — it’s about prevention. When we slow down, everyone gets where they’re going more safely.
💬 Stay Informed, Stay Safe
We’ll continue to share timely updates about Hawaiʻi driving laws, local traffic changes, and safe-driver tips on the Hui blog and social channels.
Follow us at @drivehui to stay up-to-date on station openings and things happening on Oahu.
Updated November 11, 2025