RSA 266:5 · Repealed by 2025, 141:253, XI, eff. Jan. 31, 2026. For derivation information, see the Historical and Statutory Notes. 266:5 Repealed by 2025, 141:253, XI, eff. Jan. 31, 2026

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• 2026 HB1178 amend · effective 2027-01-01

  to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Paragraph; Tinted Glass. Amend RSA 266:58-a by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph: VII. After-market tinting shall be permitted on the windows to the left and right of the driver, provided the windows maintain a minimum visible light trans

• 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

  ated a "motorcycle only" inspection station. A "motorcycle only" inspection station may inspect only motorcycles and shall not be required to conduct OBD II emission testing under RSA 266:59-b or to purchase or lease any equipment relating to the OBD II emission testing program. VI. Except as provided in paragraph XII, each inspection station shall conspicuously post on its premises a notice, in a form and s

• 2026 HB1560 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  shall be inspected within 20 days or before the sticker expires, whichever occurs first. All other expired motor vehicle inspections shall be subject to the 10-day grace period in RSA 266:5. V. The director may authorize properly qualified persons to make inspections without expense to the state at stations designated by the director and may at any time revoke such authorization or designation; provided, h

• 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

  ated a "motorcycle only" inspection station. A "motorcycle only" inspection station may inspect only motorcycles and shall not be required to conduct OBD II emission testing under RSA 266:59-b or to purchase or lease any equipment relating to the OBD II emission testing program. VI. Except as provided in paragraph XII, each inspection station shall conspicuously post on its premises a notice, in a form and s

• 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

  shall be inspected within 20 days or before the sticker expires, whichever occurs first. All other expired motor vehicle inspections shall be subject to the 10-day grace period in RSA 266:5. V. The director may authorize properly qualified persons to make inspections without expense to the state at stations designated by the director and may at any time revoke such authorization or designation; provided, h

• 2026 HB209 reference · effective 2026-01-01

  ce, in which case the vehicle shall be inspected within 20 days or before the sticker expires, whichever occurs first. All other expired motor vehicle inspections shall be subject to the 10-day grace period in RSA 266:5. 4 New Paragraph; New Model Year Vehicle. Amend RSA 266:1 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph: IV-a. A vehicle purchased prior to or during the vehicle’s model year, from a licensed dea

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

  hall be inspected within 20 days or before the sticker expires, whichever occurs first. All other expired motor vehicle inspections shall be subject to the 10-day grace period in RSA 266:5. 4 New Paragraph; New Model Year Vehicle. Amend RSA 266:1 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph: IV-a. A vehicle purchased prior to or during the vehicle’s model year, from a licensed dealer by

• 2026 HB212 amend

  otor vehicle fails an emission control test. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Duration of Waiver Upon Failure. Amend RSA 266:59-b, V to read as follows: V. If a vehicle fails the EPA OBD II test and it passes all other inspection requirements under this chapter, then it shall be issued a temporary waiver that permits its operation for [60] 180 d

Opinions and discipline decisions mentioning this RSA

• 2017-0692, The State of New Hampshire v. Jeffrey R. Keenan Supreme Court opinion · December 7, 2018
• 2012-392, State of New Hampshire v. Bradford Dalton Supreme Court opinion · August 21, 2013
• 2012-353, State of New Hampshire v. Allen R. Mercier Supreme Court opinion · May 14, 2013
• 2006-530, KRYSTIE CARTER v. CONCORD GENERAL MUT. INS. Supreme Court opinion · May 30, 2007
• 2004-050, PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY v. CONCORD GENERAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY & a. Supreme Court opinion · January 10, 2005