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RSA 265:1 · Vehicles on Highways; Exceptions

Title
XXI: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter
265 · RULES OF THE ROAD
Status
current
Official source linked
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265:1 Vehicles on Highways; Exceptions. – The provisions of this title relating to the driving of vehicles refer exclusively to the driving of vehicles upon ways except where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section, and except that the provisions of this title which prohibit driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, reckless driving, driving at an unreasonable speed, and driving after suspension or revocation may be enforced on all roads and streets, or driveways of business establishments, when such roads, streets or driveways are not closed to the general public. Source. RSA 262-A:1. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1; 479:7, 26, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m.

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Source. RSA 262-A:1. 1963, 330:1. 1981, 146:1; 479:7, 26, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m.

Source history

  • 1963, 330:1
  • 1981, 146:1; 479:7, 26, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m
  • RSA 262-A:1

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