N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1016.03

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024
Section Saf-C 1016.03 - Original License Suspension or Revocation
(a) Every first license issued shall be deemed an original license. It shall be issued subject to the conditions set forth in the following paragraphs.
(b) Unless extenuating circumstances exist, a hearings examiner shall, after the hearing, suspend a licensee's original license and require the filing of proof of financial responsibility pursuant to RSA 264:2 and Saf-C 207.06 upon receipt of evidence of:
(1) Misconduct in the licensee's driving of a vehicle, as alleged in a written complaint from a law enforcement officer whereby the licensee's conduct poses a hazard to the public's safety;
(2) Misuse or abuse of the licensee's driving privileges as alleged in a written complaint from a law enforcement officer; or
(3) The licensee's having 3 or more at fault accidents within the term of the original license.
(c) Extenuating circumstances, for the purposes of (b) above, shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) The maturity of the licensee;
(2) The impact a suspension would have on the licensee's education or employment;
(3) The length of time the licensee has held an original license without prior motor vehicle convictions;
(4) The licensee's lack of prior motor vehicle convictions; and
(5) The licensee does not present as a hazard to public safety;

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1016.03

#2250, eff 12/31/1982; ss by #2946-a, eff 1/3/1985; ss by #4451, eff 6/24/1988; ss by #4844, eff 6/20/1990; ss by #6249, INTERIM, eff 6/16/1996, EXPIRES: 10/14/1996; ss and moved by #6337, eff 9/25/1996 (from Saf-C 203.03); amd by #7349, eff 8/22/2000; amd by #8174, INTERIM, eff 9/25/2004, EXPIRES: 3/24/2005; ss by #8230-B, eff 12/17/2004; ss by #10395-B, eff 8/15/2013.
Amended by Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13685, Effective 8/5/2023, Expires 8/5/2033 (formerly Saf-C 204.03) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1000).