New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 1800 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING
Part Saf-C 1809 - TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Section Saf-C 1809.02 - Serious Traffic Violations

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 1809.02

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) For the purposes of RSA 259:98-a, the following convictions shall be considered serious traffic violations:

(1) Excessive speeding, pursuant to RSA 265:60, involving any single offense for any speed of 15 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit;

(2) Reckless driving, pursuant to RSA 265:79, including, but not limited to, offenses for driving a commercial motor vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property;

(3) Improper or erratic lane changes, pursuant to RSA 265:24, RSA 265:44, and RSA 265:45;

(4) Following too closely, pursuant to RSA 265:25;

(5) Driving without having obtained a commercial driver license;

(6) Driving without having a valid commercial driver license in possession;

(7) Any violation of state traffic laws arising in connection with a fatal accident;

(8) Driving a CMV without the proper class of CDL and/or endorsements for the specific vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo being transported; and

(9) Any violation of RSA 265:105-a. For purposes of this subparagraph only a violation shall not include operating a commercial motor vehicle when the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway and has halted in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary.

#8405, eff 8-2-05, (formerly Saf-C 1806.02)

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