N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1021.01

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section Saf-C 1021.01 - Suspension Process

(a) Upon receipt of evidence that a New Hampshire resident has defaulted a scheduled court appearance or failed to pay a fine in a member jurisdiction of the non-resident violator compact, the defendant shall be notified by first class mail, at their address of record, of the department's intent to suspend their driver license and operating privilege 60 days from the date of notice. The suspension shall be for an indefinite period, and the files shall be marked accordingly.

(b) Pursuant to RSA 262:27, III, upon receipt of evidence that a non-resident has defaulted a scheduled court appearance or failed to pay a fine in a member jurisdiction of the non-resident violator compact, the court shall notify the commissioner of the default or unpaid fine.

(c) The commissioner shall:

(1) Note this on the defendant's record;

(2) Suspend the operating privileges 30 days but in the event of default or unpaid fine by an individual licensed in a foreign country this 30 days shall be extended to 60 days, subsequent to notice sent date; and

(3) Notify the defendant's motor vehicle department and request a suspension of their license and operating privileges until the court is satisfied that the default has been cleared, the fine paid in full, or both.

(d) The following summonses shall not be covered under the non-resident violator compact:

(1) Offenses which mandate personal appearances;

(2) Moving traffic violations which carry a suspension or revocation;

(3) Size and weight violations;

(4) Parking violations; and

(5) Transportation of hazardous material violations.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1021.01

#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 213.01); ss 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 214.01) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1000).