New Hampshire Revised Statutes
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:46 (2024)
Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps
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265:46 Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps. –
I. Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by lighted signal lamps, except as otherwise provided in paragraph II.
II. Any vehicle in use on a way shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be given by, lighted signal lamps when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of such vehicle exceeds 24 inches, or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load thereof exceeds 14 feet. The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle, and to any combination of vehicles.
I. Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by lighted signal lamps, except as otherwise provided in paragraph II.
II. Any vehicle in use on a way shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be given by, lighted signal lamps when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of such vehicle exceeds 24 inches, or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load thereof exceeds 14 feet. The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle, and to any combination of vehicles.
Source. 1949, 232:1, par. 18-b. RSA 263:35. 1955, 53:1. 1963, 330:1. RSA 262-A:43. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2012–2022 · leading case: United States of Am. v. Crim. Steven Potter, 2022 DNH 080 (D.N.H. 2022).
United States of Am. v. Crim. Steven Potter, 2022 DNH 080 (D.N.H. 2022). “The signals provided for in RSA 265:46, II, shall be used to indicate an intention to turn, change lanes, or start from a parked position and shall not be flashed on one side only on a parked or disabled vehicle, or flashed as a courtesy or “do pass” signal to drivers of other…”
State v. Smith, 42 A.3d 845 (N.H. 2012). “The signals provided for in RSA 265:46, II, shall be used to indicate an intention to turn, change lanes, or start from a parked position and shall not be flashed on one side only on a parked or disabled vehicle, or flashed as a courtesy or “do pass” signal to drivers of other…”
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