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RSA 262:32 · Reasons for Removal and Impoundment
262:32 Reasons for Removal and Impoundment. – An authorized official may cause the removal and storage of a vehicle if he has reasonable grounds to believe that:
Copy linkA vehicle has been left unattended on the paved portion of a toll road, turnpike, or interstate and defense highway for a period of greater than 4 hours;
Copy linkA vehicle has been left unattended on any way or the right-of-way thereof for a period of greater than 24 hours;
Copy linkA vehicle is obstructing any way or the access thereto, or access to a public building, or is or will be a menace to traffic if allowed to remain, or is obstructing snow removal or highway maintenance operations;
Copy linkThe owner or legal occupant of private property has complained that a vehicle is obstructing the passage of vehicles from a public street or highway onto the driveway of such private property;
Copy linkA vehicle is reported stolen, or is apparently abandoned, or without proper registration, or apparently unsafe to be driven;
Copy linkThe owner or custodian of the vehicle is under arrest or otherwise incapacitated, and the vehicle will be a menace to traffic if permitted to remain; or
Copy linkA vehicle has been left unattended within a state-owned park and ride facility for a period of greater than 21 days.
Copy linkA vehicle is parked or has been left unattended on election day for longer than 3 hours in an area designated for voters who are temporarily present for the purpose of voting.
Copy linkA vehicle, camper, or other equipment has been towed to and left at a park-and-ride facility without written approval of the commissioner. In such cases, the state may seek reimbursement for the removal costs from the towing company, the owner, or both. Source. 1931, 83:1. RL 121:1. RSA 266:1. 1981, 146:1; 361:1, 3. 2006, 254:3. 2008, 210:3, eff. Aug. 15, 2008. 2020, 36:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2020. 2025, 141:393, eff. July 1, 2025.
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Source. 1931, 83:1. RL 121:1. RSA 266:1. 1981, 146:1; 361:1, 3. 2006, 254:3. 2008, 210:3, eff. Aug. 15, 2008. 2020, 36:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2020. 2025, 141:393, eff. July 1, 2025.
Source history
- 1931, 83:1. RL 121:1. RSA 266:1
- 1981, 146:1; 361:1, 3
- 2006, 254:3
- 2008, 210:3, eff. Aug. 15, 2008
- 2020, 36:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2020
- 2025, 141:393, eff. July 1, 2025
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2026 HB1492
amend · effective 2027-01-01
t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a
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2026 HB1492
reference · effective 2027-01-01
262:35-a Review of Fees for Removal and Impoundment. I. All fees charged for the removal and storage of any vehicle caused to be removed by an authorized official pursuant to RSA 262:32 or RSA 262:40-a shall be reasonable, and may reflect market variables, including, but not limited to, distance traveled to and from the storage facility, vehicle size and weight, the amount of time needed to remove and
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2026 HB1492-FN
reference · effective 2027-01-01
262:35-a Review of Fees for Removal and Impoundment. I. All fees charged for the removal and storage of any vehicle caused to be removed by an authorized official pursuant to RSA 262:32 or RSA 262:40-a shall be reasonable, and may reflect market variables, including, but not limited to, distance traveled to and from the storage facility, vehicle size and weight, the amount of time needed to remove and
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2026 HB1492-FN
amend · effective 2027-01-01
t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a
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2026 SB617
amend · effective 2027-01-01
t when determining the reasonable fee in a requested hearing conducted by the department of safety.] 4 New Section; Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. Amend RSA 262 by inserting after section 35-a the following new section: 262:35-b Notice of Right to Dispute Towing and Storage Charges. I. This section shall apply to any tow of a motor vehicle performed at the direction of a
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2026 SB617
reference · effective 2027-01-01
262:35-a Review of Fees for Removal and Impoundment. I. All fees charged for the removal and storage of any vehicle caused to be removed by an authorized official pursuant to RSA 262:32 or RSA 262:40-a shall be reasonable, and may reflect market variables, including, but not limited to, distance traveled to and from the storage facility, vehicle size and weight, the amount of time needed to remove and
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2025 HB2
amend
ment to the department or other entities to cover the costs of monitoring other land conservation interests held by the state of New Hampshire. 141:393 New Paragraph; Reasons for Removal and Impoundment. Amend RSA 262:32 by inserting after paragraph VIII the following new paragraph: IX. A vehicle, camper, or other equipment has been towed to and left at a park-and-ride facility without written approval of the commissioner. In
Opinions and discipline decisions mentioning this RSA
- 2021-0053, Appeal of Tradz, LLC Supreme Court opinion · April 8, 2022
- 2015-0335, William Weaver & a. v. Randall Stewart & a. Supreme Court opinion · October 27, 2016
- 2011-144, Robert Pelkey v. Dan's City Used Cars, Inc. d/b/a Dan's City Auto Body Supreme Court opinion · April 10, 2012