262:27 Issuance of Citation to Resident of Reciprocating State. – I. Other provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, a police officer making an arrest for a traffic violation shall issue a citation as appropriate to any motorist who is a resident of or holds a license issued by a reciprocating state and shall […]
262:28 Department to Transmit Court Notification to Reciprocating State; Suspension of Resident’s License for Noncompliance With Citation Issued by Reciprocating State. – I. Upon receipt of a court notification pursuant to RSA 262:27, III, the department shall transmit a certified copy of said notification to the official in charge of the issuance of licenses […]
262:28-a Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Officers. – I. This section shall apply only to persons who display drivers’ licenses issued by the United States Department of State to a law enforcement officer, or who otherwise claim immunities and privileges under Title 22, Chapter 6 of the United States Code with respect to violations of […]
262:29 Agreement Authorized. – The director is authorized and directed to execute all documents and perform all other acts necessary to enter into and carry out the provisions of the nonresident violator compact. Source. RSA 264-B:1. 1979, 358:7. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
262:3 False Report. – A person who knowingly makes a false report of the theft or conversion of a vehicle to a police officer or to the director shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. Source. RSA 269-A:33. 1967, 357:1. 1973, 528:156. […]
262:3-a Notification of Repossession. – Any person who repossesses a motor vehicle, as defined in RSA 259:87-a, shall notify, within 2 hours after the repossession, a police officer of the town or city where the act of repossession occurred of the fact of the repossession and the name, address and telephone number of the […]
262:30 Entry Into Compact and Withdrawal. – I. Entry into the compact shall be made by a resolution of ratification executed by the director and submitted to the chairman of the board of compact administrators. II. The effective date of entry shall be specified by the director, but it shall not be less than […]
262:31 Authority to Take. – An authorized official may take a vehicle into his or her custody and may cause the same to be taken away and stored at some suitable place only as provided in this subdivision. Source. 1931, 83:1. RL 121:1. RSA 266:1. 1981, 146:1; 361:1, 3. 2010, 344:1, eff. Sept. 18, […]
262:31-a Use of Tow List Required. – In the event the state police in the interest of public safety and pursuant to applicable statutes and rules, including but not limited to clearing roads and entrances of disabled or abandoned vehicles, seeks to tow any vehicle, the tow company responsible for removal and storage shall […]
262:32 Reasons for Removal and Impoundment. – An authorized official may cause the removal and storage of a vehicle if he has reasonable grounds to believe that: I. A vehicle has been left unattended on the paved portion of a toll road, turnpike, or interstate and defense highway for a period of greater than […]
262:33 Procedure for Removal and Impoundment. – I. Upon satisfying the requirements of RSA 262:32, such vehicle may be removed and stored in a suitable place, and all reasonable charges incurred as a result of such removal and storage shall be a lien against the vehicle which shall be paid by the owner, custodian, […]
262:34 Notice of Removal. – Whenever an authorized official or the owner or person in lawful possession of private property directs the removal and storage of a vehicle as permitted in this subdivision, he or she shall, if he or she knows or is able to ascertain from the registration records of the division […]
262:35 Exemption From Liability. – No custodian shall be liable for damages to such vehicle while it is in his or her custody, providing due care is exercised to prevent negligent acts. Source. 1931, 83:1. RL 121:2. RSA 266:2. 1981, 146:1; 361:1, 3. 2010, 344:3, eff. Sept. 18, 2010.
262:35-a Review of Fees for Removal and Impoundment. – I. All fees charged for the removal and storage of any vehicle caused to be removed by an authorized official pursuant to RSA 262:32 or RSA 262:40-a shall be reasonable, and may reflect market variables, including, but not limited to, distance traveled to and from […]
262:36 Repealed by 1989, 253:9, I, eff. July 25, 1989. –
262:36-a Disposal by Storage Company. – I. If the owner of a motor vehicle removed or stored pursuant to RSA 262:33 or RSA 262:40-a does not claim the vehicle within 20 days, and the vehicle is more than 5 model years old at the time of removal, the storage company may dispose of such […]
262:37 Sale Authorized. – If the vehicle shall have been stored pursuant to this subdivision and all the requirements of RSA 262:36-a have been met, the custodian of the vehicle may sell the same, at the custodian’s place of business at public auction, for cash. Source. 1931, 83:1. RL 121:6. RSA 266:6. 1981, 146:1; […]
262:37-a Access to Records. – The custodian of the vehicle may obtain the name and last known mailing address of the last registered owner of a vehicle stored pursuant to this subdivision, and a law enforcement officer with jurisdiction, upon request of the operator of a tow truck, shall give to the tow truck […]
262:38 Notice of Sale. – Notice of sale shall be given by posting notices thereof in 2 or more public places in the town or city where the property is stored, at least 14 days before the sale and, if the current retail value of the vehicle exceeds $1,000, as determined in good faith […]
262:39 Application of Proceeds. – The balance of the proceeds of sale, if any, after payment of the amount of the liens and the reasonable expenses incident to the sale, shall be paid to the owner of such vehicle or his legal representative if claimed at any time within one year from the date […]
