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RSA 259:1 · Definition of Words and Phrases

Title
XXI: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter
259 · WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED
Status
current
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259:1 Definition of Words and Phrases. – The following words and phrases when used in this title shall, for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter, except where the context otherwise requires. Source. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

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Source. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

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  • 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982

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  • 2026 HB1362 reference

    not less than 2/32 of an inch. II. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, this section shall not apply to: (a) Commercial motor vehicles, as defined in RSA 259:12-e, that exceed 10,000 pounds in weight. (b) School buses, as defined in RSA 259:96, that exceed 10,000 pounds in weight. (c) Mixed use school buses, as defined in RSA 259:96-a, that exceed 10,000 pounds in weight. 2

  • 2026 HB1410 amend · effective 2026-07-01

    ification for electric vehicles. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Out-of-Class Electric Vehicles. Amend RSA 259 by inserting after section 27-a the following new section: 259:27-b Out-of-Class Electric Vehicles. I. “Out-of-class electric vehicle” or “OCEV” means any vehicle with fewer than 4 wheels that: (a) Is powered

  • 2026 HB1410-FN amend · effective 2026-07-01

    ification for electric vehicles. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Out-of-Class Electric Vehicles. Amend RSA 259 by inserting after section 27-a the following new section: 259:27-b Out-of-Class Electric Vehicles. I. “Out-of-class electric vehicle” or “OCEV” means any vehicle with fewer than 4 wheels that: (a) Is powered

  • 2026 HB1533 reference · effective 2026-05-01

    jurisdiction over the path permits the operation of class 3 electric bicycles on that path]. (c) All classes of electric bicycles shall not be ridden on sidewalks, as defined in RSA 259:100. (d) All classes of electric bicycles may park on a sidewalk pursuant to RSA 265:152. VIII. The provisions of paragraph VII shall not apply to a trail designated as non-motorized if such trail has a natural surface t

  • 2026 HB1533 amend · effective 2026-05-01

    strict the authority to issue penalties pursuant to RSA 265:150, RSA 265:153, or any other provision of law. 3 New Section; Alternative Electric Micromobility; Defined. Amend RSA 259 by inserting after section 27-a the following new section: 259:27-b Alternative Electric Micromobility. "Alternative electric micromobility" shall mean any scooter, unicycle, tricycle, skateboard, or similar device

  • 2026 HB1533-FN amend · effective 2026-05-01

    strict the authority to issue penalties pursuant to RSA 265:150, RSA 265:153, or any other provision of law. 3 New Section; Alternative Electric Micromobility; Defined. Amend RSA 259 by inserting after section 27-a the following new section: 259:27-b Alternative Electric Micromobility. "Alternative electric micromobility" shall mean any scooter, unicycle, tricycle, skateboard, or similar device

  • 2026 HB1533-FN reference · effective 2026-05-01

    jurisdiction over the path permits the operation of class 3 electric bicycles on that path]. (c) All classes of electric bicycles shall not be ridden on sidewalks, as defined in RSA 259:100. (d) All classes of electric bicycles may park on a sidewalk pursuant to RSA 265:152. VIII. The provisions of paragraph VII shall not apply to a trail designated as non-motorized if such trail has a natural surface t

  • 2026 HB1560 reference · effective 2027-01-01

    cted not later than 10 days after the registration or transfer of ownership of said vehicle. However, if a new vehicle is purchased at retail from a licensed dealer, as defined in RSA 259:18, the vehicle shall be inspected not later than 20 days after the date of transfer. A used vehicle for which a dealer has issued a 20-day plate pursuant to RSA 261:109 shall be inspected by the dealer or an authorized in

  • 2026 HB1560-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

    cted not later than 10 days after the registration or transfer of ownership of said vehicle. However, if a new vehicle is purchased at retail from a licensed dealer, as defined in RSA 259:18, the vehicle shall be inspected not later than 20 days after the date of transfer. A used vehicle for which a dealer has issued a 20-day plate pursuant to RSA 261:109 shall be inspected by the dealer or an authorized in

  • 2026 HB209 reference · effective 2026-01-01

    ed not later than 10 days after the registration or transfer of ownership of said vehicle. However, if a new vehicle not described in paragraph IV-a is purchased at retail from a licensed dealer, as defined in RSA 259:18, the vehicle shall be inspected not later than 20 days after the date of transfer. A used vehicle for which a dealer has issued a 20-day plate pursuant to RSA 261:109 shall be inspected by the dealer or an aut

  • 2026 HB209-FN reference · effective 2026-01-01

    the registration or transfer of ownership of said vehicle. However, if a new vehicle not described in paragraph IV-a is purchased at retail from a licensed dealer, as defined in RSA 259:18, the vehicle shall be inspected not later than 20 days after the date of transfer. A used vehicle for which a dealer has issued a 20-day plate pursuant to RSA 261:109 shall be inspected by the dealer or an authorized i

  • 2026 SB191 reference · effective 2026-01-01

    nt shall be eligible for a refund of any kind for registrations under this section. IV. Off highway recreational vehicles as defined in RSA 215-A:1 and snowmobiles as defined in RSA 259:102 shall not be not eligible for fleet vehicle registration. V. The director of the division of motor vehicles shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A regarding enrollment and cancellation of enrollment in the program, f

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