New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 900 - MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY RULES
Part Saf-C 902 - DEFINITIONS
Section Saf-C 902.09 - Serious traffic violation

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 902.09

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

"Serious traffic violation" means:

(a) "Serious traffic violation" as defined in RSA 259:98-a, I through III and V through XI; and

(b) Pursuant to RSA 259:98-a, IV, a conviction, when operating a commercial motor vehicle, of any of the following statutes or equivalent out-of-state convictions:

(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 or turning, pursuant to RSA 265:24, I, RSA 265:44, and RSA 265:45;

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

(5) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, pursuant to RSA 265-A:2 and RSA 265-A:3;

(6) Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death, personal injury, or damage to property, pursuant to RSA 264:25;

(7) Negligent homicide involving a motor vehicle, pursuant to RSA 630:3;

(8) Manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, pursuant to RSA 630:2;

(9) Racing on highways, pursuant to RSA 265:75;

(10) Negligent driving, pursuant to RSA 265:79-b;

(11) Driving after revocation or suspension, pursuant to RSA 263:64;

(12) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without obtaining a commercial driver's license pursuant to RSA 263:86;

(13) Using a mobile electronic device while driving pursuant to RSA 265:79-c; and

(14) Causing death or serious bodily injury with a vehicle pursuant to RSA 265:79-a.

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