Kihei Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records for Kihei are filed through the Wailuku District Court, the district court serving all of Maui island. Kihei is a large community on the southwest coast of Maui in Maui County, covered by the Maui Police Department for traffic enforcement and the Second Circuit of the Hawaii State Judiciary for court matters. This page covers how to find a citation, respond to it, pay a fine, and request official traffic records for incidents in Kihei.
Kihei Overview
Wailuku District Court for Kihei Citations
All traffic citations issued in Kihei are processed at the Wailuku District Court. This is the only district court on Maui island, serving the entire Second Circuit. The Traffic Violations Bureau at this court handles payments, hearing requests, and document orders for civil traffic infractions. Criminal traffic matters are also scheduled and heard here. All citations issued in Kihei, whether on Piilani Highway, South Kihei Road, or any local road, go to this court.
The court address is 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793. Phone is (808) 244-2800. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The court is closed on state and federal holidays. From Kihei, the drive to Wailuku takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on where in Kihei you are starting from. Always confirm current hours before visiting by checking the Hawaii Judiciary district court contact page.
The Hawaii Judiciary traffic cases page explains how Kihei citations are processed at the Wailuku District Court, including payment methods, hearing options, and deadlines under Hawaii law.
The traffic cases page covers case types, response deadlines, and online tools that apply to all Kihei citations filed at the Wailuku District Court under the Second Circuit.
| Court | Wailuku District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Phone | (808) 244-2800 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Circuit | Second Circuit |
Traffic Citations Issued in Kihei
The Maui Police Department handles all traffic enforcement in Kihei. MPD issues citations through the same statewide system used across all Hawaii police agencies. Citations fall into three types: the Notice of Traffic Infraction (NTI) for civil violations, the Criminal Traffic Citation and Arrest (CTCA) for criminal offenses, and the Notice of Parking Infraction (NPI) for parking violations. Each type has different rules and deadlines.
NTI citations are the most common type in Kihei. Under HRS Chapter 291D, you have 21 days from the citation date to respond. Your options are to pay the fine, request a no-contest plea at a reduced amount, or ask for a hearing. Missing the 21-day deadline without responding may lead to a default judgment being entered against you. NTI fines can be paid online through eTraffic Hawaii. Online payments carry a $1.50 flat fee plus a 2.6% service charge. Accepted cards include Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
CTCA criminal citations are different. They require a mandatory court appearance. These cover offenses like DUI, reckless driving, and other criminal traffic violations under HRS Chapter 291C. The court date is printed on the face of the citation. Missing a CTCA court date can result in a bench warrant being issued. CTCA cases cannot be resolved online or by mail. You must appear in person at Wailuku District Court.
Note: South Kihei Road and Piilani Highway are two of the most-traveled roads in Kihei and see regular traffic enforcement by MPD. All citations issued on these routes go directly to the Wailuku District Court system.
Search Kihei Traffic Records Online
The eCourt Kokua public case search system covers all circuits in Hawaii, including the Second Circuit and the Wailuku District Court. You can search by name, citation number, or case number. The system is free, available at all hours, and requires no account or login. Search results include case status, scheduled hearings, charges, and outcomes. New citations generally appear in the system within a few business days after the court processes them.
The eTraffic Hawaii portal is the online tool for NTI fine payments and hearing requests. You need your citation number and the date of the violation to look up your case. Use eCourt Kokua when you need the full case history or want to confirm case status. Use eTraffic when you just need to pay. Both tools are described on the Hawaii Judiciary traffic cases page.
Neither system requires you to drive to Wailuku. For most NTI cases, you can handle the entire process online without setting foot in the courthouse. CTCA cases are the exception and always require an in-person court appearance.
Traffic Abstracts and Driver History Records
A traffic abstract from the courts costs $20 and lists your citation history as recorded by the Hawaii judiciary. You can request one at the Wailuku District Court in person or by mailing a written request. Full instructions are on the traffic abstracts page. Your request should include your name, date of birth, and driver's license number so the court can locate your records.
The Hawaii Driver History Record (DHR) is a separate document that comes from HIDOT rather than the courts. It costs $9 and reflects the state's licensing database, covering license status, restrictions, and point totals. Request it from the HIDOT Motor Vehicle Safety Office. The DHR and the court abstract are not the same. Some insurers specifically need the DHR. Confirm which document is needed before ordering. Certified court document copies are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after.
Maui Police Department Records for Kihei
Police reports for traffic incidents in Kihei come from the Maui Police Department. MPD main headquarters is at 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, phone (808) 244-6355. To get a police report, submit a written request under Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act, HRS Chapter 92F. Your request should include your name, contact information, the police report number if you have it, the date and location of the incident, the type of record you are requesting, and a copy of a government-issued ID showing your involvement in the incident.
The Maui County Police Department page provides station locations, division contacts, and the records request process for Kihei area police reports and traffic incidents.
The MPD page shows current department contacts and explains the process for requesting police records related to traffic stops and accidents in the Kihei area.
Download UIPA request forms from the OIP forms page. For online UIPA submissions to Maui County, use the GovQA portal at mauicountyhi.govqa.us. State agencies must respond to UIPA requests within 10 business days. Police report copy fees vary by agency. The Maui County Police Department page has current department contacts and records request procedures.
Note: The Maui Police Department does not have a public online report submission portal comparable to HPD's email system. Written UIPA requests are the standard method for obtaining MPD records, whether submitted by mail, in person, or through the GovQA portal.
Legal Help for Kihei Drivers
If old unpaid citations have resulted in a license stopper, Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii offers free or low-cost help for qualifying individuals on all islands including Maui. Legal aid services can sometimes assist with stopper removal and related court filings. The Hawaii Judiciary self-help forms page has motion documents, hearing request forms, and guides for handling traffic cases without an attorney. Both HRS 291D and HRS 291C govern traffic citation matters statewide, including all cases filed out of Kihei.
Maui County
Kihei is part of Maui County, served by the Second Circuit of the Hawaii State Judiciary. For county-level court information, all Maui district court resources, and information about the Wailuku District Court, see the Maui County traffic ticket records page.
Nearby Hawaii Cities
Traffic ticket records for nearby communities are available on their individual city pages.