N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 212.03

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024

Section Saf-C 212.03 - Demerit Points

Upon conviction, the following demerit points shall be assessed for the corresponding violation:

(a) One demerit point for a conviction of violating:

(1)RSA 261:59, operating without possession of a registration certificate;

(2)RSA 266:5, failure to obey inspection requirements; or

(3)RSA 263:35, failure to obtain a New Hampshire driver's license;

(b) Two demerit points for a conviction of violating:

(1)RSA 261:40, unregistered vehicle;

(2)RSA 263:1-a, allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle;

(3)RSA 263:2, failure to display or produce a license for inspection by an officer;

(4)RSA 263:85, allowing an improper person to drive a commercial motor vehicle;

(5)RSA 263:13, failure to abide by license restrictions;

(6)RSA 263:92, operating a motor vehicle with the improper class of license;

(7)RSA 263:30, operating without a motorcycle license;

(8)RSA 265:3, obedience required to a police officer; or

(9)RSA 265:102, littering;

(c) Three demerit points for a conviction of violating:

(1)RSA 265:9, disobedience to any required traffic control device;

(2)RSA 265:21, limitations on driving to left of center of roadway;

(3)RSA 265:23, one-way roadways and roadways and rotary traffic islands;

(4)RSA 265:24, driving on roadways laned for traffic;

(5)RSA 265:25, following too closely;

(6)RSA 265:26, driving on divided ways;

(7)RSA 265:26-a, driving on a sidewalk;

(8)RSA 265:28, failure to yield the right of way;

(9)RSA 265:29, vehicle turning left;

(10)RSA 265:30, failure to obey yield sign;

(11)RSA 265:31, failure to obey stop and yield signs;

(12)RSA 265:32, vehicle entering way from private road or driveway;

(13)RSA 265:33, failure to yield to authorized emergency vehicles;

(14)RSA 265:37 or RSA 265:41, failure to use due care;

(15)RSA 265:45, failure to signal turn;

(16)RSA 265:48-51, improper conduct at a railroad crossing;

(17)RSA 265:60-67, speeding when the conviction is for speeding under 25 miles per hour above the posted speed limit;

(18)RSA 261:75 or RSA 261:77, misuse of plates;

(19)RSA 265:94, illegal backing;

(20)RSA 265:95, obstruction of driver's view;

(21)RSA 265:96, opening and closing vehicle doors improperly;

(22)RSA 265:99, coasting;

(23)RSA 265:100, following fire apparatus too closely;

(24)RSA 265:106, carrying passengers in truck not so designed;

(25)RSA 261:75 or RSA 261:77, misuse of plates;

(26)RSA 265:109, failure to display lights;

(27)RSA 261:176, misuse or failure to display plates;

(28)RSA 262:40-c, abandoned vehicles; or

(29)RSA 263:14, Youth Operator;

(d) Four demerit points for a conviction of violating:

(1)RSA 263:1, license required;

(2)RSA 265:16, failure to drive on the right hand side of the road;

(3)RSA 265:18, RSA 265:19 or RSA 265:20, improper passing;

(4)RSA 265:22, yellow line violation;

(5)RSA 265:60 - 67, speeding, when the conviction is for speeding of 25 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit;

(6)RSA 263:63, driving without giving proof of financial responsibility; or

(7)RSA 265:79-b, negligent driving;

(e) Six demerit points for a conviction of violating:

(1)RSA 261:61, improper use of registration;

(2)RSA 262:3, false report of theft;

(3)RSA 262:7 or RSA 262:10, changed or removed vehicle identification;

(4)RSA 630:3, negligent homicide, resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;

(5)RSA 630:2, manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;

(6)RSA 262:8, concealing identity of vehicle

(7)RSA 262:13, possession of master keys;

(8)RSA 262:23, driving after suspension;

(9)RSA 263:12, prohibited activities relative to license or nondriver identification card;

(10)RSA 262:16, inspection sticker or registration decal modified or forged;

(11)RSA 265:54, school bus violation;

(12)RSA 262:1, alteration of title;

(13)RSA 262:12, taking without owner's consent;

(14)RSA 262:17, odometer tampering;

(15)RSA 263:57-a, lending an operator's license to an underage person to purchase an alcoholic beverage;

(16)RSA 263:64, driving after revocation or suspension;

(17)RSA 264:25, conduct after an accident;

(18)RSA 265:4, disobeying a police officer;

(19)RSA 265:75, racing;

(20)RSA 265:79, reckless driving;

(21)RSA 265-A:43, driving a motor vehicle while in possession of drugs;

(22)RSA 265-A:2, driving while under the influence of drugs or liquor;

(23)RSA 265-A:3, aggravated driving while intoxicated; or

(24)RSA 265:79-a, vehicular assault.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 212.03

#4451, eff 6-24-88; ss by #4844, eff 6-20-90; ss by #6249, INTERIM, eff 6-16-96, EXPIRES: 10-14-96; ss and moved by #6337, eff 9-25-96 (from Saf-C 211.03 ); amd by #7564, eff 9-27-01; amd by #8174, INTERIM, eff 9-25-04, EXPIRES: 3-24-05; ss by #8230-B, eff 12-17-04; amd by #9724, eff 6-15-10

Amended by Volume XXXIII Number 37, Filed September 12, 2013, Proposed by #10395-B, Effective 8/15/2013, Expires 8/15/2023.