New Hampshire Chapter 265 — Rules of the Road

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:1— Vehicles on Highways; Exceptions
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:1-a— Sobriety Checkpoints
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:1-b— Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:1-c— Motorcycle Profiling Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:1-d— Immigration Checkpoints
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:2— Required Obedience to Traffic Laws; Penalty
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:3— Obedience to Police Officers
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:3-a— Obedience to School Crossing Guards
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:3-b— Obedience to Flagpersons
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:3-c— Blue Envelope Program for Drivers with Autism Spectrum and Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:4— Disobeying an Officer
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:5— Persons Riding Animals; Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:6— Persons Working on Highways; Exceptions
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:6-a— Highway Construction and Maintenance
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:7— Permits for Construction Equipment
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:8— Emergency Vehicles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:8-a— Police Pursuit and Emergency Response
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:9— Obedience to Any Required Traffic Control Devices
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:10— Traffic Control Signal Legend
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:11— Pedestrian Control Signals
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:11-a— Prohibiting Avoidance of Traffic Signals
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:12— Flashing Signals
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:13— Lane Use Control Signals
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:14— Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:15— Interference With Traffic Devices, Signs, or Signals
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:16— Drive on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:17— Approaching Vehicles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:18— Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:19— When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:20— Limitations on Overtaking on the Left
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:21— Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:22— Highway Markings
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:23— One-Way Roadways and Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:24— Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:25— Following Too Closely
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:26— Driving on Divided Ways
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:26-a— Driving Upon Sidewalk
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:27— Restricted Access
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:28— Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:29— Vehicle Turning Left
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:30— Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection or Highway
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:31— Stop Signs; Yield Signs
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:32— Vehicle Entering Way From Private Road or Driveway
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:33— Driving of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:34— Pedestrians Subject to Traffic Signs and Regulations
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:35— Pedestrian's Right of Way in Crosswalks
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:36— Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:37— Drivers to Exercise Due Care
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:37-a— Motorist Duties When Approaching Highway Emergencies
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:37-b— Avoidance of Lane Blockage
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:37-c— Repealed by 2024, 251:6, VII, eff. Sept. 17, 2024
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:38— Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:39— Pedestrians on Roadway
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:40— Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:41— Care Required
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:41-a— Approaching a Service Animal
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:42— Required Position; Method of Turning at Intersections
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:43— Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:44— Moving a Vehicle
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:45— Turning Movements and Required Signals
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:46— Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:47— Method of Giving Hand-and-Arm Signals
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:48— Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train or Other Maintenance of Way On-Track Equipment
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:49— All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:50— Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:50-a— Failure to Stop at Railroad Crossings; Fine
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:51— Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:52— Penalty for Violation of Railroad Crossing Provision
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:52-a— Penalty for Violation of Railroad Crossing Provision by Commercial Drivers
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:53— Emerging From Alley, Driveway or Building
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:54— Overtaking and Passing School Bus
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:55— Approaching Buses, Etc
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:56— School Bus Signs
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:57— Driving of School Buses
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:58— School Bus Driving Rules
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:59— Vehicle Formerly Used as School Bus to be Repainted
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:60— Basic Rule and Maximum Limits
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:61— Speed Exception
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:62— Establishment of State Speed Zones
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:63— Alteration of Limits
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:64— Minimum Speed Regulation
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:65— Special Speed Limitation on Motor-driven Cycles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:66— Special Speed Limitations
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:67— Charging Violations and Rule in Civil Actions
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:68— Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:69— Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:69-a— Enforcement of Parking Prohibition in Parking Spaces and Access Aisles Designated for Persons With a Walking Disability
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:70— Local Ordinances Not Superseded
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:71— Additional Parking Regulations
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:72— Unattended Vehicle
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:73— Free Parking for Disabled and for Official Purposes
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:73-a— Parking Signs; Disabled
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:74— Parking Privileges for Persons With Walking Disability
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:74-a— Obstruction of Parking Place for Persons With Walking Disability
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:75— Racing on Highways
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:76— Organized Time Trials
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:77— Repealed by 1981, 538:11, XVII, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:02 a.m
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:78— Competitive Bicycle or Moped Races
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:79— Reckless Driving; Minimum Penalty
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:79-a— Vehicular Assault
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:79-b— Negligent Driving
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:79-c— Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving; Prohibition
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:80— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, X, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:81— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:81-a— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:82— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:82-a— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XIV, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:82-b— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XV, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:82-c— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XVI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:82-d— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XVII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:83— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XVIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:84— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XIX, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:85— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XX, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:85-a— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:86— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:87— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:88— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXIV, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:88-a— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXV, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:89— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXVI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:89-a— Repealed by 1983, 373:18, eff. Aug. 21, 1983
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:90— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXVII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:91— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XVIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:91-a— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXIX, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:91-b— Administrative Review and Hearings
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:91-c— Period of License Suspension
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:91-d— Review
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:91-e— Appeal
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:92— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXX, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:92-a— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXXI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:93— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXXII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:93-a to 265:93-c— Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXXIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:94— Limitations on Backing
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:95— Obstruction to Driver's View or Riding Mechanism
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:96— Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:97— Riding in Trailers
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:98— Driving on Mountain Ways
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:99— Coasting Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:100— Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:101— Crossing Fire Hose
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:102— Littering; Penalty
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:103— Evidence of Littering
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:104— Approaching Horses
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:105— Use of Amateur or Citizen Band Radio
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:105-a— Repealed by 2022, 43:2, effective Jan. 1, 2023
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:106— Carrying Passengers in Trucks Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:107— Rules for Carrying Passengers
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:107-a— Child Passenger Restraints Required
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:108— Certain Towing Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:108-a— Parade Vehicles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:109— Period of Lighting
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:110— Party Responsible
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:111— Enforcement
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:112— Parking Lights
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:113— Reflective Warning Devices
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:114— Dimming Lights
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:115— Transporting Explosives
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:116— Exceptions
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:117— Transporting Hazardous Materials or Wastes
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:118— Penalty
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:119— Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Driving Motorcycles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:120— Riding Upon Motorcycles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:121— Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:122— Protective Headgear
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:123— Eye and Face Protection
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:123-a— Operation Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:123-b— Disclosure to Purchaser
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:124 to 265:142— Repealed by 1981, 538:11, XVIII, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:02 a.m
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:143— Application of Motor Vehicle Laws to Bicycles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:143-a— Drivers to Exercise Due Care When Approaching Bicycle
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:144— Riding on Bicycles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:144-a— Electric Bicycles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:145— Clinging to Vehicles Prohibited
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:146— Permits
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:147— Repealed by 1981, 422:11, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:148— Sidewalks Outside Compact Area
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:149— Ordinances and Bylaws
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:150— Penalty
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:151— Limitation of Prosecution
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:152— Bicycle Parking
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:153— Penalty
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:154— Occupants in Towed Vehicle; Penalty
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:155— Definitions
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:156— Funeral Procession Right-of-Way; Funeral Escort Vehicles; Funeral Lead Vehicles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:157— Prohibited Acts
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:158— Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:159— Manufactured or Modular Building Transportation
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:160— Utility Vehicles and Compact Utility Tractors; Operation on Ways Restricted
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:161— Utility Vehicles; Crossing of Ways Restricted
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:162— Repealed by 2021, 110:2, eff. November 1, 2021
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:163— Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers