New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 200 - PROCEDURAL AND HEARINGS RULES
Part Saf-C 208 - ACCIDENT REPORTS, HEARINGS
Section Saf-C 208.09 - Failure to Deposit Security: Suspension

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 208.09

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) After 30 days from the issuance of the notice required in Saf-C 208.08, the financial responsibility administrator shall suspend the license and registration or non-resident driving privileges of the person named in the notice unless:

(1) Security in the required amount and form has been deposited and proof of financial responsibility has been filed in the form of an SR-22 certificate clearly setting forth whether the type of coverage is owner or non-owner;

(2) The request for hearing has been received by the department; or

(3) The named party has presented evidence of a release, covenant not to sue, or final adjudication of non-liability.

(b) If a hearing is requested, the hearings examiner shall determine the amount of security required to be posted pursuant to Saf-C 208.06. If security and financial responsibility are required, the hearings examiner shall suspend the license and registration of the person 30 days from the date of his decision unless or until the requirements are met.

(c) The scope of the hearing shall be limited to:

(1) Whether the respondent or the respondent's vehicle was involved in an accident on the date alleged in the notice of suspension;

(2) Whether appropriate insurance was in effect at the time of the accident;

(3) Whether the accident was reportable under RSA 264:25; and

(4) Whether based on the evidence presented by the respondent, there exists doubt as to whether a judgment would be obtained, taking into consideration the provisions of RSA 507:7-d.

#6337, eff 9-25-96 (from Saf-C 207.08); amd by #7349, eff 8-22-00; amd by #8174, INTERIM, eff 9-25-04, EXPIRES: 3-24-05; ss by #8230-B, eff 12-17-04

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