2006 New Hampshire Statutes - Section 259:98-a Serious Traffic Violation.

""Serious traffic violation'' shall mean:
    I. Excessive speeding, which means traveling at a rate that is 15 miles per hour or more above the speed limit;
    II. Reckless driving, as provided in RSA 265:79;
    III. A violation of any state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation, arising in connection with an accident or collision resulting in death to any person; or
    IV. Any other violation of a state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation, which pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A is determined to be serious, such as but not limited to: vehicular homicide, manslaughter, or similar offense resulting from operation of a motor vehicle; driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug; and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or personal injury to any person.

Source. 1989, 319:14, eff. July 1, 1989.

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