Title XXI, Motor Vehicles

Whenever any roadway has been divided into 2 or more lanes clearly marked for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply: I. A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from su…

I. The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the way. II. The driver of any motor truck or vehicle drawing another vehicle when t…

I. Any person who drives a commercial motor vehicle upon the ways of New Hampshire shall be deemed to have given consent, subject to the provisions of RSA 265-A:4, to a test or tests of any or all or any combination of the following: blood, breath, or urine, for the purpose of de…

I. Whenever any way has been divided into 2 or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directe…

I. Upon a conviction of a violation of RSA 265-A:2 or RSA 265-A:3, the court shall report to the department and shall immediately revoke the license or driving privilege of the person so convicted, or the right of a nonresident so convicted to drive within the state of New Hampsh…

No person shall drive any vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except when a permanent or authorized temporary driveway crosses the sidewalk area.

No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.

Any person whose license was revoked under the provisions of RSA 265-A:26 who appeals and is not found guilty shall have any previously held license returned. No additional fee requirements shall be imposed in connection with such license restoration.

Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 263:71, the director shall not restore a license or driving privilege to a person whose license or driving privileges have been revoked pursuant to RSA 265-A:18 until such person has furnished proof of financial responsibility as required by …

I. The driver of every vehicle approaching or entering an intersection on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, unless otherwise designated by an official traffic control device or otherwise directed by a police officer. II. The right of way rule decl…

When it has been finally determined under the procedures of this subdivision that a nonresident's privilege to drive a motor vehicle in this state has been revoked, the department shall give information in writing or by electronic means of the action taken to the motor vehicle ad…

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an im…

A person shall be guilty of aggravated driving while intoxicated if the person drives, operates, or attempts to operate an OHRV, or if the person drives or attempts to drive a vehicle upon any way, or if the person operates or attempts to operate a boat: I. While under the influe…

I. No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic. II. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.

To the extent practicable, a law enforcement officer charging a person with violating RSA 265-A:2 or RSA 265-A:3 shall schedule an arraignment on such charge to take place no later than 14 business days after the date of the violation.

I. The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any school crossing guard invested with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. If the school crossing guard is displaying a signal to stop, the driver of a vehicle upon a way shall stop the vehicle at least 2…

I. The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any flagperson in the act of directing, controlling, or regulating traffic within any construction, maintenance, or utility work area indicated by official traffic control devices. If the flagperson is displaying a signa…

I. There is hereby established the blue envelope program to enhance and facilitate communication between members of law enforcement and drivers with autism spectrum and trauma and stressor-related disorders. II. The division of motor vehicles, in consultation with the New Hampshi…

I. Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop as required by RSA 265:31, II, and after having stopped shall yield the right of way to any vehicle whic…

I. If any person refuses a test as provided in RSA 265-A:14 or submits to a test described in RSA 265-A:4 which discloses an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more or, in the case of a person under the age of 21 at the time of the violation, 0.02 or more, the law enforcement offic…

I. (a) Any person whose license is suspended or revoked under this subdivision may request either an administrative review or a hearing. The request shall be in writing and shall state the grounds upon which the person seeks to have the order of suspension or revocation rescinded…

I. Preferential right of way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs. II. Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop before e…

Where a license or driving privilege has been suspended under RSA 265-A:30 and the person is also convicted on criminal charges arising out of the same event both the suspension and the court-ordered revocation shall be imposed but the total period of suspension and revocation sh…

The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a way from a private road or driveway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on said way.

Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible or visual signal, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately driv…

Within 10 days following the examiner's ruling, a person whose license has been suspended or revoked, or the law enforcement officer, may petition the director for a review of the ruling. The filing of the petition shall not stay a suspension or revocation of the person's driver'…

I. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the department under this subdivision, after the administrative hearing or review, may appeal the decision as provided in this section. The court shall have the full authority to determine whether any license suspension or revocation shoul…

A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any traffic sign or regulation specifically applicable to him, unless otherwise directed by a police officer. Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian control signals as provided in RSA 265:9 unless required by local ordin…

I. When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway …

I. Any person who shall apply for reissuance of his or her driver's license following revocation or suspension for an offense under RSA 265:79, RSA 265-A:2, RSA 265-A:3, or RSA 265-A:43 for an offense involving a vehicle is an "at risk" driver and his or her driver's license shal…

I. Any person whose license or permission to drive has been revoked or suspended for an aggravated DWI offense under RSA 265-A:18, I(b) or I(c), or a subsequent DWI offense under RSA 265-A:18, IV shall be required by the court after the period of revocation or suspension to insta…

I. Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. II. Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or…

The commissioner of safety may require an administrative hearing for a person whose license or driving privilege was revoked or suspended pursuant to RSA 262:19 or RSA 630:2, III, where alcohol was involved, or as the result of a conviction of any offense under RSA 265-A:2, RSA 2…

I. Any person required by the court or by the commissioner of safety after a hearing pursuant to RSA 265-A:36-a to install an ignition interlock device shall not drive any motor vehicle not equipped with this device. II. No person who is subject to an interlock order of the court…

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter or the provisions of any local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle and shall give an audible signal when neces…

I. When in or approaching an incident involving a fire, collision, disaster, utility construction or maintenance, or other emergency resulting in partial or complete blockage of a highway, or a location where a police officer has made a traffic stop, or a stopped or standing vehi…

I. No person shall stop or park a vehicle in such manner as to impede or render dangerous the use of the roadway by others except to avoid a collision, at the direction of an authorized official, or in the event of a mechanical breakdown. II. In the event of a mechanical breakdow…

Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable upon the right half of crosswalks.

I. Upon written notice, by affidavit, that any person has violated an order of the court or the commissioner with regard to the installation of an ignition interlock device after the period of revocation or suspension imposed in RSA 265-A:18, 265:79, 630:2, III or 630:3, a hearin…

I. Prior to the removal of an ignition interlock device from a vehicle, the interlock service provider shall obtain from the department's interlock coordinator a certificate of removal effective on the expiration date of the interlock order provided the driver has not committed a…

I. Except as provided in paragraph III, the commissioner of the department of health and human services shall be responsible for approving the impaired driver education programs which persons convicted under RSA 265-A:2 or RSA 265-A:3 shall attend in order to regain their driver'…

I. Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. II. Where a sidewalk is not available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a way shall walk only on a shoulder, as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway…

Any person who drives, operates, or attempts to operate an OHRV, drives or attempts to drive a vehicle upon the ways of this state, or operates or attempts to operate a boat upon the public waters of the state shall be deemed to have given consent to physical tests and examinatio…

I. No person, while driving or in charge of a vehicle, shall: (a) Refuse, when requested by a law enforcement officer, to give his name, address, date of birth, and the name and address of the owner of such vehicle; (b) Give a false name, date of birth, address, name and address …

I. No person shall stand on the travelled portion of a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride, employment, business or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle. II. No person shall stand on or in proximity to the traveled portion of a street or way for the purpose of …

I. The commissioner of the department of health and human services shall publish a regularly-updated list of approved impaired driver care management programs (IDCMPs) and related treatment providers. The commissioner of the department of health and human services may approve an …