Centralized paid parking system starting at Hilo courthouse Friday

The parking system at Hale Kaulike, the Hilo Judiciary Complex, will be moving away from individual meters and transitioning to a centralized paid parking system.

Starting Friday, April 17, those visiting the courthouse, located at 777 Kīlauea Ave., will start paying for their parking at a pay station that will be set up in the lobby, according to a press release from the Hawai‘i State Judiciary. All existing parking meters in the lot will be covered and no longer in service.

Parking at Hale Kaulike will cost $1 per hour, with a minimum payment of $1. The pay station accepts dollar bills, quarters, and credit cards. No change will be given.

Court users and visitors are encouraged to follow these steps when using the new system:

• Know your vehicle’s license plate number before entering the courthouse.
• Enter payment at the pay station using cash or credit card.
• Take the printed ticket and display it on the dashboard of your vehicle.
• Instructions for using the pay station are posted in the parking lot.

The parking lot is operated by the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services, which is implementing the new system.