New Hampshire speed limits, laws and fines
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New Hampshire speed limits, laws and fines

08.11.2022 /

The following is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and penalties associated with traffic violations in the state of New Hampshire.

Speed ​​limits in New Hampshire

70 mph: I-93 from the 45 mph mile marker to the Vermont border.

65 mph: other highways and highways

55 mph: urban freeways and other highways

35 mph: Rural residential areas and Class V highways outside cities and towns.

30 mph: urban residential and business districts

The speed limit in school zones is 10 miles per hour below the normal posted speed limit.

New Hampshire Reasonable and Reasonable Speed ​​Code

The law of maximum speed:

According to section 265:60 (I) of the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Code, "A person shall not operate a motor vehicle at a speed that is more than reasonable and prudent under the circumstances, taking into account the actual and potential hazards then existing."

Minimum speed law:

Sections 265:64(I) and 265:16(II) read:

"No one should operate a vehicle at such a low speed as to interfere with the normal and reasonable movement of traffic."

"A person traveling at a slower speed than normal should drive in the right lane available for traffic, or as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the carriageway."

Due to differences in speedometer calibration, tire size, and inaccuracies in speed detection technology, it is rare for an officer to stop a driver for speeding less than five miles. However, technically, any excess can be considered a speed violation, so it is recommended not to go beyond the established limits.

New Hampshire has a mix of absolute and seemingly speed limit laws. This means that in some cases a driver may claim to have been driving safely even if he was over the limit. Or the driver can go to court and plead not guilty on the basis of one of the following:

  • The driver may object to the determination of the speed. To qualify for this protection, the driver must know how his or her speed was determined and then learn to disprove its accuracy.

  • The driver may claim that, due to an emergency, the driver violated the speed limit to prevent injury or damage to himself or others.

  • The driver may report a case of misidentification. If a police officer records a speeding driver and subsequently has to find him again in a traffic jam, it is quite possible that he made a mistake and stopped the wrong car.

Speeding ticket in New Hampshire

First-time offenders may:

  • Be fined up to $1000

  • Suspend the license for up to 30 days.

Reckless driving ticket in New Hampshire

There is no set speed at which speeding is considered reckless driving. This definition depends on the circumstances of the violation.

First-time offenders may:

  • Fine from 250 to 500 dollars

  • Suspend the license for up to 60 days.

Offenders may be required to take a driver's refresher course, which may lower their scores.

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