![]() ![]() Even though Oahu is part of the U.S., people tend to drive a little slower than on the mainland. Oahu residents are used to politeness on the road-that means throwing a shaka or friendly wave when someone lets you merge onto the freeway or stops for you in an intersection.Is it possible, however, to drive in a loop along the eastern shore and back down through the middle of the island-this is the route that most visitors take to tour the island. It is impossible to drive completely around the entire island as the road stops at the westernmost tip at Kaena Point. As the third-largest island in the state, Oahu is just over 40 miles long.Even though the scenery is beautiful, residents still have to get to work and appointments, so remember to check your rearview mirror and pull over to let them pass if necessary.In Honolulu, you’ll also hear people using “Diamond Head” (toward Diamond Head) and ewa (away from Diamond Head) to give directions as well. Locals usually use the words makai and mauka when giving directions, with makai meaning towards the ocean and mauka towards the mountains.Watch out for the light blue Biki bikes anyone can rent them (and they might not be familiar with the streets). ![]() ![]() Bicycles: Especially in Honolulu, bicycles are gaining popularity as an alternate mode of transportation on Oahu.Call 9-1-1 for situations requiring immediate assistance. In the Honolulu freeway areas with the most traffic, the state offers a free roadside assistance service patrol that can be reached calling 80(HELP). Emergency: The state removed emergency roadside call boxes in 2013, though there are still a few left in operation inside the H-3 tunnels and on the remote west side at Yokohama Bay.In the center of the island in places like Mililani Town, gas can get as low as $3.20 per gallon. On other islands like Maui and Big Island, gas stations on lengthy remote roads can be sparse, but on Oahu, you won’t have too much trouble finding a gas station. Gas: The average cost of gas in Honolulu is about $3.40 per gallon, but it is generally significantly higher in Waikiki.It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their system. Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher is a DUI-punishable offense. Under the Influence: Hawaii uses the same driving limits as the rest of the country.Right-hand turns: Allowed on a red light unless otherwise noted with a traffic sign.Oahu utilizes zipper lanes on the H-1 Freeway and Nimitz Highway Express Lane to help ease Honolulu-bound traffic during peak rush hours. Carpool: Most carpool lanes require two or more people.Speed: The speed limit for most freeways is 60 MPH, and you probably won’t get away with going much over that especially during the day.Littering (including from a vehicle) can incur fines between $500 and $1,000. Littering: Criminal littering is a petty misdemeanor on Oahu.Make sure to find out if the stores and/or restaurants you visit validate parking! Hotels offer parking for their guests (valet averages $35 per day), and there are several paid parking garages available for those visiting an area just for the day. Parking: Since there is limited parking throughout the island, most street parking spaces have posted regulations, and ignoring these signs will almost always mean a ticket or a tow.The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". ![]() The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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