Search Wailuku Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records for Wailuku are handled by the Wailuku District Court, which is located in Wailuku itself. Wailuku is the county seat of Maui County and falls under the Second Circuit of the Hawaii State Judiciary. The Maui Police Department handles all traffic enforcement in Wailuku. This page explains how to find citations, respond to them, pay fines, and request traffic records for incidents in Wailuku.
Wailuku Overview
Wailuku District Court
The Wailuku District Court is the sole district court on Maui island. It is located in Wailuku and serves the entire Second Circuit, covering all of Maui County. All traffic citations issued in Wailuku go to this court, whether they are civil infractions or criminal traffic offenses. The Traffic Violations Bureau processes payments, hearing requests, and records orders without requiring an in-court appearance for most civil infraction cases.
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. For updated contact information, check the Hawaii Judiciary district court contact page. Since the court is in Wailuku itself, there is no commute for residents who need to visit in person.
The Hawaii Judiciary district court contact page lists current address, phone, and hours for the Wailuku District Court, which handles all Wailuku traffic citations under the Second Circuit.
The district court contact page shows the current hours and phone number for the Wailuku District Court, the court that handles all Maui island traffic citation cases including those from Wailuku.
| 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 in Wailuku
Traffic enforcement in Wailuku is handled by the Maui Police Department. MPD uses the same statewide citation system as all Hawaii police agencies. The three citation types are: Notice of Traffic Infraction (NTI) for civil violations, Criminal Traffic Citation and Arrest (CTCA) for criminal traffic offenses, and Notice of Parking Infraction (NPI) for parking violations. The rules and deadlines for each type are set by state law.
NTI citations are the most common. 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 request a hearing. Not responding within 21 days can result in a default judgment. NTI fines can be paid online through eTraffic Hawaii. Online payments have a $1.50 flat fee plus a 2.6% service charge. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.
CTCA criminal citations require a court appearance. Offenses like DUI and reckless driving fall under HRS Chapter 291C. The court date is printed on the citation. Missing a CTCA appearance can result in a bench warrant. These cases cannot be paid online or by mail. You must appear at the Wailuku District Court in person on the scheduled date.
Note: Main Street and Vineyard Street in Wailuku see regular MPD traffic enforcement. Citations issued on these roads and throughout the Wailuku area are all processed at the Wailuku District Court, which is located just blocks from many of these locations.
Search Wailuku Traffic Records Online
Use the eCourt Kokua public case search to look up Wailuku traffic records. This 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 at no cost and without a login. Results show case status, hearing dates, charges, and dispositions. New citations typically appear in the system within a few business days of court processing.
The eTraffic Hawaii portal handles online NTI fine payments and hearing requests. You need your citation number and the violation date. Use eCourt Kokua for full case details and use eTraffic for simple payments. Both systems are explained on the Hawaii Judiciary traffic cases page. Most NTI cases can be fully resolved online without visiting the court.
Traffic Abstracts and Driving History
A traffic abstract from the courts costs $20 and shows your citation history as recorded by the Hawaii judiciary. Because the Wailuku District Court is in Wailuku, you can walk in during business hours to request one in person. You can also submit a written request by mail. Instructions and required information are on the traffic abstracts page. Include your name, date of birth, and driver's license number.
The Hawaii Driver History Record (DHR) from HIDOT costs $9 and comes from the state's licensing database rather than the courts. Request it from the HIDOT Motor Vehicle Safety Office. The DHR shows license status, restrictions, and points. Some insurers ask specifically for the DHR rather than the court abstract, so confirm which is needed before ordering. Certified court copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that.
Maui Police Department Records
Police reports for Wailuku traffic incidents 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 UIPA request under HRS Chapter 92F. Include your name, contact information, the report number if known, the date and location of the incident, the type of record you need, and a copy of a government-issued ID showing your involvement.
Download UIPA forms from the OIP forms page. For online submissions to Maui County, use the GovQA portal at mauicountyhi.govqa.us. Hawaii agencies must respond to UIPA requests within 10 business days. Police report copy fees vary. Current contact information for MPD is on the Maui County Police Department page.
The Maui County public records request page explains the UIPA process for requesting police reports and government records related to Wailuku traffic incidents and citations.
The Maui County public records page describes how to submit UIPA requests for MPD police reports and other county records related to traffic incidents in Wailuku.
Note: MPD does not have a public online report request portal comparable to HPD's system. Written UIPA requests are the standard method, whether submitted by mail, in person at headquarters, or through the GovQA portal online.
Legal Resources for Wailuku Drivers
The Wailuku District Court is a good resource for self-represented drivers. Since the courthouse is in Wailuku, you can visit the clerk's office directly during business hours to ask questions about your case. The Hawaii Judiciary self-help forms page has motion documents, hearing request forms, and guides for handling traffic cases without an attorney. If old unpaid citations have caused a license stopper, Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii offers free or reduced-cost help for qualifying individuals on all islands including Maui.
The Maui County GovQA portal is the online submission channel for UIPA public records requests to Maui County agencies, including the Maui Police Department for Wailuku traffic incident reports.
The GovQA portal allows Wailuku residents to submit online UIPA requests for MPD police reports and other Maui County public records, with a required response within 10 business days.
Maui County
Wailuku is the county seat of Maui County, served by the Second Circuit. For a full overview of Maui County courts and all Maui traffic records resources, see the Maui County traffic ticket records page.
Nearby Hawaii Cities
Traffic ticket records for nearby communities are available on their individual city pages.