Traffic Enforcement Penalties

Speeding 1 to 24 mph over the limit in New Hampshire results in

This common violation adds 3 demerit points to your driving record.

The penalty for reckless driving in New Hampshire is typically

Reckless driving is serious and may lead to suspension and criminal charges.

Leaving the scene of a property damage accident (hit-and-run) results in

Hit-and-run involving unattended vehicles results in 6 points due to the severity of the offense.

Accumulating how many points in 12 months may lead to license suspension in NH?

Accruing 12+ points in 12 months can trigger license suspension.

Failing to yield the right-of-way in New Hampshire adds

Yield violations typically result in 3 points on your driving record.

Texting while driving in New Hampshire results in

Texting while driving is a distracted driving offense carrying 2 points.

Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights results in

A serious violation that endangers children, resulting in 5 demerit points and heavy penalties.

If you ignore a traffic citation in New Hampshire, the result is

Failing to resolve a citation can result in license suspension.

Driving with a suspended license in New Hampshire may result in

Operating while suspended is a misdemeanor that may lead to jail, fines, and more points.

Tailgating (following too closely) in New Hampshire results in

Tailgating is a moving violation that carries 3 points due to the risk of rear-end crashes.

Not obeying a traffic control device in New Hampshire results in

Disobeying signs or signals adds 3 points to your record.

Failing to stop when directed by a police officer adds how many points?

Eluding police or ignoring orders is a major offense with 6 points and legal consequences.

Points remain on a New Hampshire driving record for

Demerit points stay active for 2 years from the date of conviction.

Points leading to suspension for drivers under 18 in 1 year

Young drivers are held to stricter standards; 6 points in 1 year may trigger suspension.

Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle in New Hampshire results in

Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles or face 2 points and a citation.

Making an illegal U-turn in a business zone results in

Illegal U-turns in high-traffic business areas are dangerous and add 3 points.

Driving over 25 mph above the speed limit in New Hampshire adds

Excessive speeding (25+ mph over limit) carries 5 demerit points due to the elevated danger.

Failing to use turn signals when required results in

Not signaling lane changes or turns is a moving violation with a 2-point penalty.

A driver can reduce demerit points in New Hampshire by

Completing a driver improvement course can reduce active demerit points and promote safer habits.