New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 1000 - DRIVER LICENSING
Part Saf-C 1016 - DRIVER LICENSE ACTIONS
Section Saf-C 1016.03 - Original License Suspension or Revocation

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 1016.03

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Every first license issued shall be deemed an original license. It shall be issued subject to the conditions set forth in the following paragraphs.

(b) Unless extenuating circumstances exist, a hearings examiner shall, after the hearing, suspend a licensee's original license and require the filing of proof of financial responsibility pursuant to RSA 264:2 and Saf-C 207.06 upon receipt of evidence of:

(1) Misconduct in the licensee's driving of a vehicle, as alleged in a written complaint from a law enforcement officer whereby the licensee's conduct poses a hazard to the public's safety;

(2) Misuse or abuse of the licensee's driving privileges as alleged in a written complaint from a law enforcement officer; or

(3) The licensee's having 3 or more at fault accidents within the term of the original license.

(c) Extenuating circumstances, for the purposes of (b) above, shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(1) The maturity of the licensee;

(2) The impact a suspension would have on the licensee's education or employment;

(3) The length of time the licensee has held an original license without prior motor vehicle convictions;

(4) The licensee's lack of prior motor vehicle convictions; and

(5) The licensee does not present as a hazard to public safety;

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