RSA 266:2 · Repealed by 2025, 141:253, VII, eff. Jan. 31, 2026. For derivation information, see the Historical and Statutory Notes. 266:2 Repealed by 2025, 141:253, VII, eff. Jan. 31, 2026

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• 2026 HB1353 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ent provisions for premium discounts on liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, specifically relating to motor vehicles that pass an annual safety inspection pursuant to RSA 266 and 263. The annual inspection shall verify major safety features including but not limited to headlights, taillights, tires, steering, and brakes. Insurers may also consider additional shop recommendations, provided th

• 2026 HB1362 amend

  equipment specifications. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Equipment of Vehicles; Tire Tread Depth. Amend RSA 266 by inserting after section 48 the following new section: 266:48-a Tire Tread Depth; Measurement Requirements. I. No person shall drive a motor vehicle upon any way unless each tire mounted thereon has a minimum tre

• 2026 HB1560 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  to full trailers as defined in RSA 259:37-a or semi-trailers as defined in RSA 259:98 and shall not prohibit other official inspection stations from inspecting trailers. 6 Fees. RSA 266:2 is reenacted to read as follows: 266:2 Fees. The fee for inspection stickers shall be $3.25 for each sticker furnished by an approved inspection station. The division shall transfer $.25 of each fee collected under thi

• 2026 HB1560 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  The permittee shall certify that the vehicle is of sufficient structural soundness to support the move, and the braking ability of the combination conforms with the provisions of RSA 266:28. The combination shall be equipped with working directional signals, stop lamps, and tail lamps visible from the rear through the use of a light bar or other means. III. A licensed New Hampshire dealer who purchases an

• 2026 HB1560 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  oximately $492,000 Local Expenditures $0 $0 $0 $0 METHODOLOGY: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, reenacts and updates multiple sections of RSA 260 and RSA 266 relating to vehicle inspection requirements. Under the proposed language, most vehicles would remain subject to annual inspection, however, newly purchased vehicles would be exempt from inspection requirements for up to

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

  oximately $492,000 Local Expenditures $0 $0 $0 $0 METHODOLOGY: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, reenacts and updates multiple sections of RSA 260 and RSA 266 relating to vehicle inspection requirements. Under the proposed language, most vehicles would remain subject to annual inspection, however, newly purchased vehicles would be exempt from inspection requirements for up to

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

  to full trailers as defined in RSA 259:37-a or semi-trailers as defined in RSA 259:98 and shall not prohibit other official inspection stations from inspecting trailers. 6 Fees. RSA 266:2 is reenacted to read as follows: 266:2 Fees. The fee for inspection stickers shall be $3.25 for each sticker furnished by an approved inspection station. The division shall transfer $.25 of each fee collected under thi

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

  The permittee shall certify that the vehicle is of sufficient structural soundness to support the move, and the braking ability of the combination conforms with the provisions of RSA 266:28. The combination shall be equipped with working directional signals, stop lamps, and tail lamps visible from the rear through the use of a light bar or other means. III. A licensed New Hampshire dealer who purchases an

• 2026 HB649 amend

  of motor vehicle operators. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 69:1 New Section; Operation of Unsafe Motor Vehicle. Amend RSA 266 by inserting after section RSA 266:8-a the following new section: 266:8-b Operator Vehicle Maintenance. I. No person shall drive, or permit to be driven upon any way a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer: (

• 2026 HB649-FN amend

  of motor vehicle operators. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 69:1 New Section; Operation of Unsafe Motor Vehicle. Amend RSA 266 by inserting after section RSA 266:8-a the following new section: 266:8-b Operator Vehicle Maintenance. I. No person shall drive, or permit to be driven upon any way a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer: (

• 2025 HB2 reference

  ut only if the dealer presents to the customer at the time of sale a notice which states: This motor vehicle [will not pass a New Hampshire inspection and] is unsafe for operation upon the highways pursuant to RSA 266. The following defects must be corrected [before an inspection sticker will be issued]. The dealer shall list all [inspection] defects under this statement and specify the date on which the inspection was cond

• 2025 HB2 reference

  n station violations. IV. RSA 266:1, relative to inspection authorized. V. RSA 266:1-a, relative to state police duties relative to vehicle inspection. VI. RSA 266:1-b, relative to inspection of trailers. VII. RSA 266:2, relative to fees. VIII. RSA 266:3, relative to inspection of spare tires. IX. RSA 266:3-a, relative to rust. X. RSA 266:4, relative to repair of defective equipment. XI. RSA 266:5, relative to penalties for f

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• 2012-353, State of New Hampshire v. Allen R. Mercier Supreme Court opinion · May 14, 2013