2006 New Hampshire Statutes - Section 265:144 Riding on Bicycles.

    I. A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle.
    II. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.
    III. No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, skateboard, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway.
    IV. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
    V. Persons riding bicycles 2 or more abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane.
    VI. Bicyclists intending to turn right or left shall not be required to give a continuous hand or arm signal if the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle.
    VII. A person propelling a bicycle may pass a slower-moving vehicle in the same lane provided such movement can be made with reasonable safety.
    VIII. Any bicyclist shall stop upon demand of a peace officer and permit his bicycle to be inspected.
    IX. No bicycle shall be operated unless the steering, brakes, tires and other required equipment are in safe condition.
    X. No person less than 16 years of age may operate or ride upon a bicycle on a public way unless he or she wears protective headgear of a type approved by the commissioner of health and human services.

Source. RSA 250:17-a. 1973, 440:2. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982; 422:10, eff. Jan. 1, 1982, at 12:01 a.m. 2005, 100:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.