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NH Rev Stat § 265:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:11 - Pedestrian Control Signals.

    265:11 Pedestrian Control Signals. –||Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk" are in place such signals shall indicate as follows:||I. Walk-Pedestrians facing such steady or flashing signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right of way by the drivers of all vehicles. ||II. Don't Walk-No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signals whether steady or flashing, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his crossing on the "Walk" signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island.|||Source. RSA 262-A:10. 1963, 330:1. 1973, 24:4. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 135:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995. 2019, 13:1, eff. July 9, 2019.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:11-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:11-a - Prohibiting Avoidance of Traffic Signals.

    265:11-a Prohibiting Avoidance of Traffic Signals. –||At any traffic control signal or sign, it shall be unlawful for the driver of a motor vehicle to cut across public or private property at or near the intersection which is not a roadway to avoid the traffic control signal or sign. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.|||Source. 1986, 127:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1987.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:12 - Flashing Signals.

    265:12 Flashing Signals. –||I. Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:||(a) Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.||(b) Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.||II. This section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by RSA 265:49.|||Source. RSA 262-A:11. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:13 - Lane Use Control Signals.

    265:13 Lane Use Control Signals. –||When lane use control signals are placed over individual lanes, said signals shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles as follows:||I. Green indication-vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown;||II. Steady yellow indication-vehicular traffic is thereby warned that a lane control change is being made;||III. Steady red indication-vehicular traffic shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown;||IV. Flashing yellow indication-vehicular traffic may use the lane only for the purpose of approaching and making a left turn.|||Source. RSA 262-A:12. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1; 479:30, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:14 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:14 - Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings.

    265:14 Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings. –||I. No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any way any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal.||II. No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any way any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.||III. This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to ways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.||IV. Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the way is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice.|||Source. RSA 262-A:13. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:15 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:15 - Interference With Traffic Devices, Signs, or Signals.

    265:15 Interference With Traffic Devices, Signs, or Signals. –||I. No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down other than accidentally, remove, or possess any of the following items, or any part thereof, which have been previously installed by lawful authority:||(a) Any official control device; or||(b) Any railroad sign or signal; or||(c) Any inscription, shield or insignia found on any of the above.||II. (a) No person shall use or attempt to use any device designed or intended to change, disrupt, or interfere with the operation of a traffic signal.||(b) A person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if convicted under this paragraph.||(c) This paragraph shall not apply to the following persons, who shall be permitted to use traffic signal preemption technology for emergency response purposes:||(1) Federal, state, or local law enforcement personnel while in the course of their official duties.||(2) Firefighters while in the course of their official duties.||(3) Emergency medical services personnel while in the course of their official duties.||(4) State or municipal department of transportation or highway personnel while in the course of their official duties.||(d) The exemptions set forth in subparagraphs (c)(1)-(c)(4) shall only apply to such personnel when they are operating licensed ambulances, licensed fire apparatus, or government-owned vehicles.||(e) This paragraph shall not apply to personnel operating fixed-route public transportation buses while in regularly-scheduled service, who shall be permitted to use traffic signal prioritization technology for congestion management purposes.||III. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $150.|||Source. RSA 262-A:14. 1963, 330:1. 1979, 199:1. 1981, 146:1. 2004, 250:1. 2005, 177:35. 2010, 221:2, eff. June 28, 2010. 2017, 113:1, 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:16 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:16 - Drive on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions.

    265:16 Drive on Right Side of Roadway;  Exceptions. –||I. Upon all roadways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:||(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;||(b) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the way; provided, any person so doing shall yield the right of way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the way within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;||(c) Upon a roadway divided into 3 marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon;||(d) Upon a city street designated and signposted for one-way traffic.||II. Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.||III. Upon any roadway having 4 or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for 2-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway, except when authorized by official traffic control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under I(b) hereof.||IV. Motor vehicles shall not be operated continuously in the left lane of a multilane roadway whenever it impedes the flow of other traffic at or below the posted speed limit unless reasonable and prudent under the conditions having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.||V. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined $50 plus penalty assessment.|||Source. RSA 262-A:15. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982. 2018, 281:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:17 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:17 - Approaching Vehicles.

    265:17 Approaching Vehicles. –||I. Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least 1/2 of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.||II. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $75.|||Source. RS 63:1. CS 67:1. GS 69:8. GL 75:11. PS 76:17. PL 90:1. RL 106:1. 1945, 188:1, part 20:1. RSA 250:1. 1963, 330:1. RSA 262-A:16. 1981, 146:1. 2005, 177:27, eff. July 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:18 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:18 - Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left.

    265:18 Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left. –||The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated:||I. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.||II. The driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.|||Source. PS 76:18. PL 90:2. RL 106:2. 1945, 188:1, part 20:2. RSA 250:2. 1963, 330:1. RSA 262-A:17. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:19 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:19 - When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted.

    265:19 When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted. –||The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:||I. When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;||II. Upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for 2 or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle;||III. The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway.|||Source. RSA 262-A:18. 1963, 330:1. 1973, 49:1. 1981, 146:1; 479:31, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:20 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:20 - Limitations on Overtaking on the Left.

    265:20 Limitations on Overtaking on the Left. –||No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by the provisions of this chapter and unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the driving of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle.|||Source. RSA 262-A:19. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:21 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:21 - Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway.

    265:21 Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway. –||I. No vehicle shall at any time be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:||(a) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;||(b) When approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing, unless otherwise indicated;||(c) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.||II. The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway.|||Source. RSA 262-A:20. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1. 1989, 85:1, eff. June 30, 1989.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:22 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:22 - Highway Markings.

    265:22 Highway Markings. –||I. The commissioner of transportation and, subject to his approval, selectmen of any town or board of mayor and aldermen or group having similar powers in any city, having control of any highway may order such marking of ways, by painted lines, as is deemed necessary to the safe and efficient use of any such way. In ordering or approving such marking the commissioner of transportation insofar as is practicable shall conform to nationally accepted standards and any marking of the way by painted lines shall prima facie be deemed to be approved or ordered by the commissioner of transportation. When the single center line highway marking method is used, no driver of a vehicle shall, while proceeding along a way, drive any part of such vehicle to the left of or across an unbroken painted line marked on the way by order of or with the approval of the said commissioner, except as herein otherwise provided and when the barrier line highway marking system is employed, no driver of a vehicle shall, while proceeding along a way, drive any part of such vehicle to the left of or across an unbroken painted line marked on the way in such driver's lane by order of or with the approval of said commissioner except:||(a) In an emergency; or||(b) To permit ingress or egress to side roads or property adjacent to the highway; or||(c) In case such driver has an unobstructed view and can see the end of the said unbroken painted line; or||(d) In order to pass a pedestrian, a motorized wheelchair, a mobility scooter or device, or a device moved by human power, including a bicycle, skateboard, or foot-scooter, provided such movement can be made safely; or||(e) In order to comply with RSA 265:37-a, I.||II. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.|||Source. RSA 262-A:21. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1. 2004, 257:33. 2005, 177:46, eff. July 1, 2005. 2018, 46:1, eff. July 14, 2018. 2021, 128:1, 2, eff. Sept. 21, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:23 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:23 - One-Way Roadways and Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands.

    265:23 One-Way Roadways and Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands. –||I. The commissioner of transportation may designate any way or any separate roadway under his jurisdiction for one-way traffic and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof.||II. Upon a roadway designated and sign-posted for one-way traffic a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated.||III. A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.||IV. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.|||Source. RSA 262-A:22. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1. 2005, 177:28, eff. July 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:24 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:24 - Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.

    265:24 Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic. –||Whenever any roadway has been divided into 2 or more lanes clearly marked for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply:||I. A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety;||II. Upon a roadway which is divided into 3 lanes and provides for 2-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic control devices;||III. Official traffic control devices may be erected directing specified traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign;||IV. Official traffic devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.|||Source. RSA 262-A:23. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:25 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:25 - Following Too Closely.

    265:25 Following Too Closely. –||I. The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the way.||II. The driver of any motor truck or vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and which is following another motor truck or vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle.||III. Vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so driven as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions.||IV. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $100.|||Source. 1949, 216:1. RSA 263:31. 1963, 330:1. RSA 262-A:24. 1981, 146:1. 2005, 177:31, eff. July 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:26 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:26 - Driving on Divided Ways.

    265:26 Driving on Divided Ways. –||I. Whenever any way has been divided into 2 or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic control devices or police officers. No vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a cross-over or intersection as established, unless specifically permitted by public authority.||II. With the exception of any state, federal, county or municipal vehicle or any agent thereof, operating in furtherance of their official duties or any vehicle in an emergency, no vehicle shall be driven to the right of the unbroken painted line marking the barrier between the travel portion of a divided way and the emergency breakdown lane, or to the left of the unbroken painted line marking the barrier between the travel portion of a divided way and the dividing space or barrier.||III. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $150.|||Source. RSA 262-A:25. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1. 1987, 404:15. 1990, 62:22. 2005, 177:26, eff. July 1, 2005.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:26-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:26-a - Driving Upon Sidewalk.

    265:26-a Driving Upon Sidewalk. –||No person shall drive any vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except when a permanent or authorized temporary driveway crosses the sidewalk area.|||Source. 1981, 479:32, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:27 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:27 - Restricted Access.

    265:27 Restricted Access. –||No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.|||Source. RSA 262-A:26. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:28 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:28 - Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection.

    265:28 Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection. –||I. The driver of every vehicle approaching or entering an intersection on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, unless otherwise designated by an official traffic control device or otherwise directed by a police officer.||II. The right of way rule declared in paragraph I is modified at through highways and otherwise as provided in this chapter.|||Source. RS 63:2. CS 67:2. GS 69:9. 1878, 31:1. GL 75:12. PS 76:19. 1923, 78:1. PL 90:3. 1935, 117:6. RL 106:3. 1945, 188:1, part 20:3. RSA 250:3. 1963, 330:1. RSA 262-A:27. 1981, 146:1. 1983, 434:8, eff. June 24, 1983.|
NH Rev Stat § 265:29 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXI - Motor Vehicles|Title 265 - Rules of the Road|Section 265:29 - Vehicle Turning Left.

    265:29 Vehicle Turning Left. –||The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.|||Source. RSA 262-A:28. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|