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RSA 265:37-b · Avoidance of Lane Blockage

Title
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter
265 · RULES OF THE ROAD
Status
current
Official source linked
Yes

Official source

265:37-b Avoidance of Lane Blockage. –
I. No person shall stop or park a vehicle in such manner as to impede or render dangerous the use of the roadway by others except to avoid a collision, at the direction of an authorized official, or in the event of a mechanical breakdown.
II. In the event of a mechanical breakdown, the hazard flashers of such vehicle shall be activated if so equipped and in working order.
III. If a vehicle stopped in the roadway is movable and its driver is capable of moving it, the driver shall immediately move the vehicle to the shoulder or to another safe area off of the traveled portion of the roadway.
IV. A law enforcement officer or the incident commander at an incident involving a fire, collision, or other emergency may order the removal of a vehicle that is impeding emergency operations or impeding expedited restoration of traffic flow at the owner's expense.
Source. 2004, 193:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

Source note

Source. 2004, 193:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

Source history

  • 2004, 193:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2005

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