N.H. Code Admin. R. Saf-C 212.03
Demerit Points
Effective Aug 15, 2013#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; ss by #10395-B, eff 8-15-13Commissioner, Department of Safety
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.
Source. #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; ss by #10395-B, eff 8-15-13