Honolulu Traffic
Oahu Speed Limits Are Lower
One Way Streets and No Right TurnsLike many downtown areas, Honolulu and Waikiki have their share of one way streets that can make driving complicated. One resource we find extremely helpful is the The Oahu Mapbook. The downtown maps in this guide book have arrows showing which way the streets run which makes getting around so much easier. Two of Waikiki's main streets are one way. Kalakaua Avenue runs one way towards Diamondhead and Ala Wai Boulevard runs the other way. Many Honolulu and Waikiki intersections do not allow right turns on red lights so watch for signs! At some intersections you can turn only from a certain lane after a complete stop. At other intersections, no right turn is allowed at all on a red light. Special Events in Honolulu and WaikikiHonolulu is a major city with many exciting events happening year round that make it a fun place to be. Those events also make Honolulu Traffic more difficult. Here are some spots to watch out for:
It's always a bit nerve racking driving in a new place but driving in Honolulu and around the island of Oahu is not too difficult so don't be afraid to hop in the car and explore all the beautiful sites Honolulu and Oahu offer.
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You might not always be able to tell by the speed of traffic but the highways in Hawaii have lower speed limits than elsewhere. The speed limit along some parts of Interstate H1 through Honolulu is only 45 miles per hour which is about 72.5 kilometers per hour and the highest speed limit in Hawaii is 60 miles per hour or about 96 kilometers per hour. And yes, the Honolulu Police are out giving speeding tickets. 
