N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 212.07

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024

Section Saf-C 212.07 - Driver Improvement Course

(a) To be eligible for the point reduction described in Saf-C 212.06, a person shall successfully complete a New Hampshire driver improvement program which has been approved by the commissioner.

(b) To be eligible for approval, a program shall:

(1) Be administered and conducted by:

a. A chartered and accredited chapter of the National Safety Council or an accredited public training agency certified and approved by the National Safety Council;

b. Accredited American Automobile Association or Automobile Legal Association Motor Clubs or their agents;

c. American Association of Retired Persons; or

d. Commercial motor vehicle driver schools licensed under RSA 263:44;

(2) Contain a minimum of 6 hours of instruction;

(3) Incorporate audio-visual aids, providing that films, filmstrips, or video recordings shall not exceed 50 percent of the presentation time, including but not limited to:

a. Films;

b. Blackboards;

c. Magnetic boards;

d. Flip charts; and

e. Slides when appropriate;

(4) Provide an instructor preparation course to ensure competency in delivering the course;

(5) Provide each instructor with an instructor's manual and each student with a student's workbook or manual, when necessary, to follow and participate in the course;

(6) Provide a copy of a completion certificate designed for and capable of preventing fraud and forgery, and which verifies course completion;

(7) Establish and maintain a record system compatible with the department's requirements for entry of completed certificates;

(8) Provide for the maintenance of records for a period of 5 years;

(9) Make the records available for inspection by an agent of the commissioner during normal business hours;

(10) Establish appropriate lines of communication with the department in order to provide efficient administration of the course;

(11) Provide and maintain a full-time operational office in New Hampshire for the operation and supervision of such courses; and

(12) Charge a fee of not more than $50.00 per person.

(c) For the purposes of (b)(2) above, the minimum 6 hours of instruction shall:

(1) Consist of at least 4 hours of classroom instruction in those instances where behind-the-wheel training is utilized; and

(2) Address the following subject areas:

a. The concept of accident preventability including a discussion of the magnitude of traffic accident problems;

b. Defensive driving techniques;

c. Alcohol and drug use as an accident factor;

d. The risk factors involved in driver attitude and behavior such as speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane use; and

e. Traffic laws in New Hampshire.

(d) Any person wishing to establish an approved driver improvement program shall submit to the commissioner an application containing the following information:

(1) The name, address and telephone number of the organization and any affiliations or licenses necessary to satisfy (b)(1) above;

(2) A complete description of the program as outlined in (b) above;

(3) A list of all instructors who shall be teaching as part of the program, including their:

a. Names;

b. Dates of birth;

c. Addresses;

d. Educational background; and

e. Work experience; and

(4) A complete description of the record system that the program will use to satisfy (b)(8) and (b)(9) above.

(e) An agent of the commissioner shall observe any course approved under this section if the agent needs to determine compliance with paragraph (b) above.

(f) The commissioner shall, after a hearing, revoke approval for any course which does not follow the requirements of paragraph (b) above.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 212.07

#6337, eff 9-25-96 (formerly Saf-C 211.07); ss by #8174, INTERIM, eff 9-25-04, EXPIRES: 3-24-05; ss by #8230-B, eff 12-17-04

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