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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Hawaii on
Q: Hrs 286-207 exemptions certain vehicles. Part 8

Does this mean I don't have to register,license, and insure my automobile? Thank you

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Apr 8, 2017

You are missing something. The DMV doesn't agree with you. http://www.dmv.org/hi-hawaii/motorcycle-registration.php

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Hawaii on
Q: If accident location is HI but an out of state policy is applicable to the claim, do the Hawaii Statutes override policy

Washington policy with Hawaii loss. Need to confirm that Hawaii Revised Statutes override the policy provisions. Ex: can we apply the 30 day chiro/naturopathy/acupuncture limitations within the statute even though there is no limitation within the Washington policy, since the loss happened in the... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 24, 2017

Generally the contract will be governed by the law of the place of the contract; Hawaii law would govern questions of liability and damages. However, you will need a Hawaii crash attorney. If it's Maui I suggest John O'Neill; tell him I suggested you call--he'll give you a free... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents, Military Law and Small Claims for Hawaii on
Q: Someone is accusing me and my fiancé of crashing into their car. We weren't there and they have no actual proof.

They are posting it everywhere on Facebook and getting people to attack us. The person who crashed into their parked car left a note and the number isn't my fiancé but somehow brought them to his Facebook account. What should we do?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 2, 2017

Notify your insuance to be on the safe side. Have an attorney draft a cease and desist letter. They can also give you a couple of short sentences you can respond to. If they aren't getting a rise out of you, sooner or later they will find something else.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Hawaii on
Q: I was in a car accident in Hawaii and do not have insurance. Do I need a lawyer for the first appearance in court ?

I was given three tickets. No registration, insurance, and fleeing. but I did not flee I walked to the end of the block to give a friend the street name. I am not a resident of Hawaii and not sure what to do ?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 31, 2015

Best to contact a Hawaii traffic ticket lawyer and see if they can appear for you or otherwise assist.

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Q: What constitutes an abandoned vehicle?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 13, 2015

See if the applicable statutes or your State's case law include a definition.

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Q: If you get into a accident in the state of hawaii, and you are uninsured can they suspend your license?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 27, 2011

i am unfamiliar with hawaii law. however most states have a financial responsibility law which requires financial responsibility ( insurance ) when you operate a car. if a wreck occurs and you don't have insurance, typically your driver's license is suspended until to have resolved the... View More

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