2015 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XXI - MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 265 - RULES OF THE ROAD
Section 265:161 - Utility Vehicles; Crossing of Ways Restricted.

NH Rev Stat § 265:161 (2015) What's This?

    265:161 Utility Vehicles; Crossing of Ways Restricted. – A person may operate a utility vehicle, including an off highway recreational vehicle as defined in RSA 259:69, across any way, except for an interstate highway, toll road, or other multi-lane divided highway where the operation of such vehicle is not otherwise prohibited by law, but said person shall comply with the following provisions:
    I. The crossing shall be made at an angle of approximately 90 degree to the direction of the public way and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and
    II. The operator shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder, or if no shoulder, the public way, before proceeding; and
    III. The operator shall yield the right of way to all motor vehicle traffic on such public way which constitutes an immediate hazard to such crossing; and
    IV. The operator shall possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license or shall have successfully completed the approved snowmobile or off highway recreational vehicle safety training course. Persons with a suspended or revoked operating privilege shall not operate a utility vehicle, including an off highway recreational vehicle across a way.

Source. 2014, 282:6, eff. July 28, 2014.


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