I've seen some people with those patriotic plates on their cars. But instead of the sticker that they give you for it, people put their own sticker on it. I'd kinda prefer to put a different sticker on it but don't want to get in any trouble. Is it legal to put a different sticker on it or no sticker at all?

 

No it's not. No stickers are allowed on your license plate except the registration sticker.

 

I'm talking about the stickers shown on the link HERE

and here's the release on it.

It doesn't say that you cannot put a different sticker on it. It also says that the patriotic sticker does not support any organization. I've seen random stickers placed in this area and safety check stickers too.

 

put it this way-
you are not gonna get tagged if you simply are not a
P R I C K to the cop if he pulled you over.
and as long as you don't have any "questionable" material(like a number one...middle finger style)


aloha from the summit of Mauna Kea

 

hslin is a "reliable" source when it comes to Hawaii law. In any state, it is illegal to place stickers (other than those prescribed) on your license plate.

If you are asking about only those decals shown on the website, ... then Obviously you can choose any of them.

 

Double checked with my boss on this subject. Any sticker that was on the link is ok, as long as that sticker was registered to your license plate when you payed the extra fee and changed over. Other then that, no other stickers (surfing brand etc.) can replace the current one.

 

When it comes to special vanity plates the actual sticker has a code and it's printed on your registration papers. It IS illegal to switch the stickers because they can use that to further identify the vehicle.

However, I don't think anyone cares unless the cop's a real ***** and actually knows all the sticker codes OR maybe challenges you once he notices your registration papers don't match with the plate's theme

At least that's how it is for CA plates and i'm sure it's the same on the Big Island.

Here's what mine look like: