215-A:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: I. " Accompanied by, " or " accompany " means when a person is within sight and when actual physical direction and control can be effected. I-a. [Repealed.] I-b. " […]
215-A:10 Limitations of OHRV Operation on Class I, II, III and III-a Highways. – I. A person shall not operate an OHRV on the traveled portions or the plowed snowbanks adjacent to class I, class II, class III, or class III-a highways. II. Notwithstanding any provisions of the law to the contrary, a person […]
215-A:10-a Repealed by 2016, 318:4, eff. Dec. 20, 2016. –
215-A:11 to 215-A:11-i Repealed by 2006, 260:37, II, eff. Jan. 1, 2007. –
215-A:11-j Repealed by 1992, 257:22, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1993. –
215-A:11-k to 215-A:11-q Repealed by 2006, 260:37, II, eff. Jan. 1, 2007. –
215-A:12 Manufacturing Specification Requirements. – I. No person shall operate, sell, or offer for sale an ATV, trail bike, UTV, or any other OHRV which produces total vehicle noise of more than 96 decibels of sound pressure on the "A" scale when measured in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1287 standard. […]
215-A:13 OHRVs Must be Submitted to Sound Tests. – I. The operator or owner of any trail bike, or other OHRV shall, when required by any law enforcement officer, submit his or her vehicle to a sound test conducted according to the applicable provisions of RSA 215-A:12. II. The executive director may adopt sound […]
215-A:13-a Protective Headgear. – No person under the age of 18 shall operate any OHRV within this state without wearing protective headgear which meets or exceeds the specifications of FMVSS 218. Source. 2008, 345:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. 2019, 216:3, eff. Sept. 10, 2019.
215-A:14 OHRV Required Equipment. – I. No person shall operate an OHRV unless it is equipped with: (a) At least one, but not more than 2 headlights, all in working order, when operating at any time during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. (b) One or more rear […]
215-A:14-a Three-Wheeled ATVs; Limitation on Government Sale. – No state agency, municipality, or other governmental entity shall sell or transfer ownership of, in whole or in parts, a 3-wheeled ATV designed or marketed for use as an off highway recreational vehicle. Source. 2001, 155:1, eff. June 29, 2001.
215-A:15 Regulations of Political Subdivisions. – I. With bylaws or ordinances city or town councils and boards of selectmen may regulate the operation of OHRVs within city or town limits, providing they do not conflict with provisions of this chapter. I-a. (a) Any municipality that enacts an ordinance or bylaw under paragraph I relating […]
215-A:16 Enforcement. – I. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by all duly authorized representatives of the department of fish and game and by every police and law enforcement officer including, but not limited to, members of the state police, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, policemen, and constables and all persons empowered to make […]
215-A:17 Law Enforcement Authority of Bureau of Trails Officers. – The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources may designate employees of the bureau as forest and park patrol officers. The chief supervisor appointed under RSA 215-A:16, II and the forest and park patrol officers shall have the authority of peace officers […]
215-A:18 OHRV Fines. – I. The court or justice of any court in which a complaint for a violation of any law or any rule adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A, brought by a conservation officer of the New Hampshire fish and game department, is prosecuted shall remit the amount of any fine or forfeiture […]
215-A:19 Penalties and Owner/Operator Responsibilities. – I. (a) Unless otherwise provided, any person who violates this chapter or any rule relating thereto shall be guilty of a violation. In addition thereto, the operator or owner or both of any OHRV shall be responsible and held accountable: (1) To the owner of any lands where […]
215-A:2 Bureau of Trails. – There shall be established in the division of parks and recreation of the department of natural and cultural resources a bureau of trails. The chief supervisor of the bureau shall report directly to the director of the division of parks and recreation. Source. 1981, 538:3. 1983, 449:2. 1993, 53:4, […]
215-A:20 Loaded Firearms Forbidden. – No person shall carry on an OHRV, or a trailer towed by same, any firearms unless said firearm is unloaded. This section shall not apply to law enforcement officers carrying firearms in the course of duty or to pistols or revolvers carried by any person who is not prohibited […]
215-A:21 Registration. – I. Registration of an OHRV or snowmobile does not constitute a license to operate said vehicle on private land. Any person operating an OHRV upon the land of another shall stop and identify himself upon the request of the landowner or his duly authorized representative and, if requested, shall promptly remove […]
215-A:21-a Use of 3-Wheeled ATVs. – Any person registering for operation under this chapter any 3-wheeled ATV as an off highway recreational vehicle is encouraged to receive adequate training and education in the safe operation of 3-wheeled ATVs. The New Hampshire fish and game department may provide a suitable ATV education course. Source. 2001, […]
