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2017 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XXI - MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 265 - RULES OF THE ROAD
- Section 265:1 - Vehicles on Highways; Exceptions.
- Section 265:1-a - Sobriety Checkpoints.
- Section 265:2 - Required Obedience to Traffic Laws; Penalty.
- Section 265:3 - Obedience to Police Officers.
- Section 265:3-a - Obedience to School Crossing Guards.
- Section 265:3-b - Obedience to Flagpersons.
- Section 265:4 - Disobeying an Officer.
- Section 265:5 - Persons Riding Animals; Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles.
- Section 265:6 - Persons Working on Highways; Exceptions.
- Section 265:6-a - Highway Construction and Maintenance.
- Section 265:7 - Permits for Construction Equipment.
- Section 265:8 - Emergency Vehicles.
- Section 265:8-a - Police Pursuit and Emergency Response.
- Section 265:9 - Obedience to Any Required Traffic Control Devices.
- Section 265:10 - Traffic Control Signal Legend.
- Section 265:11 - Pedestrian Control Signals.
- Section 265:11-a - Prohibiting Avoidance of Traffic Signals.
- Section 265:12 - Flashing Signals.
- Section 265:13 - Lane Use Control Signals.
- Section 265:14 - Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings.
- Section 265:15 - Interference With Traffic Devices, Signs, or Signals.
- Section 265:16 - Drive on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions.
- Section 265:17 - Approaching Vehicles.
- Section 265:18 - Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left.
- Section 265:19 - When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted.
- Section 265:20 - Limitations on Overtaking on the Left.
- Section 265:21 - Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway.
- Section 265:22 - Highway Markings.
- Section 265:23 - One-Way Roadways and Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands.
- Section 265:24 - Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
- Section 265:25 - Following Too Closely.
- Section 265:26 - Driving on Divided Ways.
- Section 265:26-a - Driving Upon Sidewalk.
- Section 265:27 - Restricted Access.
- Section 265:28 - Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection.
- Section 265:29 - Vehicle Turning Left.
- Section 265:30 - Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection or Highway.
- Section 265:31 - Stop Signs; Yield Signs.
- Section 265:32 - Vehicle Entering Way From Private Road or Driveway.
- Section 265:33 - Driving of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
- Section 265:34 - Pedestrians Subject to Traffic Signs and Regulations.
- Section 265:35 - Pedestrian's Right of Way in Crosswalks.
- Section 265:36 - Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks.
- Section 265:37 - Drivers to Exercise Due Care.
- Section 265:37-a - Motorist Duties When Approaching Highway Emergencies.
- Section 265:37-b - Avoidance of Lane Blockage.
- Section 265:37-c - Signs Advising Motorists Approaching Emergency Vehicles in the Breakdown Lane; Fund Established.
- Section 265:38 - Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks.
- Section 265:39 - Pedestrians on Roadway.
- Section 265:40 - Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business.
- Section 265:41 - Care Required.
- Section 265:41-a - Approaching a Service Animal.
- Section 265:42 - Required Position; Method of Turning at Intersections.
- Section 265:43 - Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited.
- Section 265:44 - Moving a Vehicle.
- Section 265:45 - Turning Movements and Required Signals.
- Section 265:46 - Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps.
- Section 265:47 - Method of Giving Hand-and-Arm Signals.
- Section 265:48 - Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train.
- Section 265:49 - All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings.
- Section 265:50 - Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings.
- Section 265:50-a - Failure to Stop at Railroad Crossings; Fine.
- Section 265:51 - Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing.
- Section 265:52 - Penalty for Violation of Railroad Crossing Provision.
- Section 265:52-a - Penalty for Violation of Railroad Crossing Provision by Commercial Drivers.
- Section 265:53 - Emerging From Alley, Driveway or Building.
- Section 265:54 - Overtaking and Passing School Bus.
- Section 265:55 - Approaching Buses, Etc.
- Section 265:56 - School Bus Signs.
- Section 265:57 - Driving of School Buses.
- Section 265:58 - School Bus Driving Rules.
- Section 265:59 - Vehicle Formerly Used as School Bus to be Repainted.
- Section 265:60 - Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.
- Section 265:61 - Speed Exception.
- Section 265:62 - Establishment of State Speed Zones.
- Section 265:63 - Alteration of Limits.
- Section 265:64 - Minimum Speed Regulation.
- Section 265:65 - Special Speed Limitation on Motor-driven Cycles.
- Section 265:66 - Special Speed Limitations.
- Section 265:67 - Charging Violations and Rule in Civil Actions.
- Section 265:68 - Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts.
- Section 265:69 - Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places.
- Section 265:69-a - Enforcement of Parking Prohibition in Parking Spaces and Access Aisles Designated for Persons With a Walking Disability.
- Section 265:70 - Local Ordinances Not Superseded.
- Section 265:71 - Additional Parking Regulations.
- Section 265:72 - Unattended Vehicle.
- Section 265:73 - Free Parking for Disabled and for Official Purposes.
- Section 265:73-a - Parking Signs; Disabled.
- Section 265:74 - Parking Privileges for Persons With Walking Disability.
- Section 265:74-a - Obstruction of Parking Place for Persons With Walking Disability.
- Section 265:75 - Racing on Highways.
- Section 265:76 - Organized Time Trials.
- Section 265:77 - Snow Traveling Vehicle and OHRV Racing.
- Section 265:78 - Competitive Bicycle or Moped Races.
- Section 265:79 - Reckless Driving; Minimum Penalty.
- Section 265:79-a - Vehicular Assault.
- Section 265:79-b - Negligent Driving.
- Section 265:79-c - Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving; Prohibition.
- Section 265:80 - Possession of Drugs.
- Section 265:81 - Transporting Alcoholic Beverages.
- Section 265:81-a - Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages by a Minor.
- Section 265:82 - Driving Under Influence of Drugs or Liquor; Driving With Excess Alcohol Concentration.
- Section 265:82-a - Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated.
- Section 265:82-b - Penalties for Intoxication or Under Influence of Drugs Offenses.
- Section 265:82-c - Annulment; Plea Bargaining.
- Section 265:82-d - Payment of All Obligations Prior to Restoration or Renewal.
- Section 265:83 - Arrest Without a Warrant.
- Section 265:84 - Implied Consent of Driver of Motor Vehicle to Submit to Testing to Determine Alcohol Concentration.
- Section 265:85 - Administration of Alcohol Concentration Tests.
- Section 265:85-a - Administration of Physical Tests Added.
- Section 265:86 - Additional Tests.
- Section 265:87 - Prerequisites to Tests.
- Section 265:88 - Effect of Evidence of Alcohol Concentration Test.
- Section 265:88-a - Effect of Evidence of Refusal to Take Alcohol Concentration Test.
- Section 265:89 - Evidence.
- Section 265:89-a - Double Damages.
- Section 265:90 - Official Record of Tests.
- Section 265:91 - Incapacity to Give Consent.
- Section 265:91-a - Administrative License Suspension.
- Section 265:91-b - Administrative Review and Hearings.
- Section 265:91-c - Period of License Suspension.
- Section 265:91-d - Review.
- Section 265:91-e - Appeal.
- Section 265:92 - Refusal of Consent.
- Section 265:92-a - Preliminary Breath Test.
- Section 265:93 - Blood Testing of Certain Motor Vehicle Fatalities.
- Section 265:93-a-93-c - Repealed.
- Section 265:94 - Limitations on Backing.
- Section 265:95 - Obstruction to Driver's View or Riding Mechanism.
- Section 265:96 - Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.
- Section 265:97 - Riding in Trailers.
- Section 265:98 - Driving on Mountain Ways.
- Section 265:99 - Coasting Prohibited.
- Section 265:100 - Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited.
- Section 265:101 - Crossing Fire Hose.
- Section 265:102 - Littering; Penalty.
- Section 265:103 - Evidence of Littering.
- Section 265:104 - Approaching Horses.
- Section 265:105 - Use of Amateur or Citizen Band Radio.
- Section 265:105-a - Prohibited Text Messages and Device Usage While Operating a Motor Vehicle.
- Section 265:106 - Carrying Passengers in Trucks Prohibited.
- Section 265:107 - Rules for Carrying Passengers.
- Section 265:107-a - Child Passenger Restraints Required.
- Section 265:108 - Certain Towing Prohibited.
- Section 265:108-a - Parade Vehicles.
- Section 265:109 - Period of Lighting.
- Section 265:110 - Party Responsible.
- Section 265:111 - Enforcement.
- Section 265:112 - Parking Lights.
- Section 265:113 - Reflective Warning Devices.
- Section 265:114 - Dimming Lights.
- Section 265:115 - Transporting Explosives.
- Section 265:116 - Exceptions.
- Section 265:117 - Transporting Hazardous Materials or Wastes.
- Section 265:118 - Penalty.
- Section 265:119 - Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Driving Motorcycles.
- Section 265:120 - Riding Upon Motorcycles.
- Section 265:121 - Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
- Section 265:122 - Protective Headgear.
- Section 265:123 - Eye and Face Protection.
- Section 265:123-a - Operation Prohibited.
- Section 265:123-b - Disclosure to Purchaser.
- Section 265:124-142 - Repealed.
- Section 265:143 - Application of Motor Vehicle Laws to Bicycles.
- Section 265:143-a - Drivers to Exercise Due Care When Approaching Bicycle.
- Section 265:144 - Riding on Bicycles.
- Section 265:145 - Clinging to Vehicles Prohibited.
- Section 265:146 - Permits.
- Section 265:147 - Limitations.
- Section 265:148 - Sidewalks Outside Compact Area.
- Section 265:149 - Ordinances and Bylaws.
- Section 265:150 - Penalty.
- Section 265:151 - Limitation of Prosecution.
- Section 265:152 - Bicycle Parking.
- Section 265:153 - Penalty.
- Section 265:154 - Occupants in Towed Vehicle; Penalty.
- Section 265:155 - Definitions.
- Section 265:156 - Funeral Procession Right-of-Way; Funeral Escort Vehicles; Funeral Lead Vehicles.
- Section 265:157 - Prohibited Acts.
- Section 265:158 - Neighborhood Electric Vehicles.
- Section 265:159 - Manufactured or Modular Building Transportation.
- Section 265:160 - Utility Vehicles and Compact Utility Tractors; Operation on Ways Restricted.
- Section 265:161 - Utility Vehicles; Crossing of Ways Restricted.
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