This bill allows motor vehicles to lawfully travel up to 10 miles per hour over the speed limit in certain circumstances. It amends RSA 265:60 II to state that if there is no hazard that requires a lower speed, the speed of any vehicle within 10 miles per hour of the speed limit specified in the section or established as authorized shall be considered lawful. However, any speed exceeding 10 miles over the limit specified in the section or established as authorized shall be considered evidence that the speed is unreasonable or imprudent and therefore unlawful. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

The fiscal impact of this bill is indeterminable. It may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs for the state, as well as county and local governments. The bill has been reviewed by the Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:60