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Welcome to New Hampshire! As a new driver to this state you will need to be aware of our unique traffic laws and regulations. Here's what you need to keep in mind while driving in New Hampshire. Some of these rules may be the same as what you're already used to, but others will be drastically different!
The number of demerit points assessed for a motor vehicle conviction will appear on a certified copy of a record for three years from the date of the violation.
6 Points in one calendar year | up to 3 months suspension |
12 Points in two calendar years | up to 6 months suspension |
18 Points in three calendar years | up to 1 year suspension |
9 Points in one calendar year | up to 3 months suspension |
15 Points in two calendar years | up to 6 months suspension |
21 Points in three calendar years | up to 1 year suspension |
12 Points in one calendar year | up to 3 months suspension |
18 Points in two calendar years | up to 6 months suspension |
24 Points in three calendar years | up to 1 year suspension |
New Hampshire has no mandatory insurance law. The Division of Motor Vehicles strongly recommends and urges all owners of motor vehicles to carry standard liability and property damage insurance.
The Division of Motor Vehicles may require that persons have insurance (SR-22). If you fall under an insurance filing requirement, the Division of Motor Vehicles will notify you of this in writing.
You must dim your headlights from high to low beam when you are within 150 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 150 feet of a vehicle traveling ahead of you.
You must use your headlights:
There is no specific law allowing or prohibiting headlight flashing.
The Open Container Law prohibits possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of any motor vehicle, by any occupant of the vehicle, on any public highway or right of way, whether or not the vehicle is in motion.
Speeding violations when workers are present are subject to a $250 - $500 fine.
Signal your intention to turn or change lanes at least 100 feet in advance.