DUI Laws in New Hampshire
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Ignition Interlock Device Laws
- New Hampshire ignition interlock device law requires interlock devices installed for any driver convicted of DUI, even first-time offenders, in order for the driver to qualify for reinstatement of driving privileges.
- The period of time during which the interlock device must remain installed ranges from 12 months to two years at the discretion of the court.
- The offender is responsible for all installation fees, maintenance fees, and any other costs associated with the installation and operation of the device.
License Suspension
Administrative Suspension
DUI laws in New Hampshire state that drivers who are stopped for suspicion of DUI face an automatic, immediate administrative license suspension if they refuse to take a field breath test at the time of arrest or if they register a BAC of .08% or higher on that test.
If the driver does not successfully challenge the suspension within 30 days, the suspension will remain in effect for 180 days.
Judicial Suspension
Drivers who are convicted in court of DUI face additional court-ordered license suspensions and penalties.
DUI Penalties and Fees in New Hampshire
| 1st Offense | Fine: Minimum $500 Jail Time: None Period of License Suspension: 9 months – 2 years |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: Minimum $750 Jail Time: Minimum 10 days Period of License Suspension: 3 years |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: Minimum $750 Jail Time: Minimum 180 days Period of License Suspension: Indefinite |
| 4th Offense | Fine: Minimum $750 Jail Time: Minimum 180 days Period of License Suspension: Indefinite |
Get Your Suspended Drivers License Reinstated
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Schedule Install New Hampshire License ReinstatementSource(s): N.H. Rev. Stat. §§ 265-A:2, 265-A:3, 265-A:18, 265-A:36
New Hampshire Department of Safety: Division of Motor Vehicles. Financial Responsibility—Suspension/Revocations. Retrieved April 17, 2017 from http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/financial-responsibility/suspension/index.htm
Last Updated: November 13, 2019
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