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New Hampshire Sobriety Checkpoints Increased in Recent Years

The number of sobriety checkpoints in New Hampshire has increased over the past several years, according to a report filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by the New Hampshire government. Both the number of checkpoints held and the number of law enforcement units holding checkpoints have increased in recent years. In 2005, only […]

New Hampshire May Set a Record Low for Highway Fatalities in 2011

New Hampshire may see a record low number of highway fatalities this year, according to a recent article in the Eagle-Tribune. The New Hampshire Highway Safety Authority, which keeps track of deaths and injuries on New Hampshire highways each year, notes that the state is currently seeing a much lower number of deadly auto accidents on highways than […]

New Hampshire Spends More on Motorcycle Injuries Due to Lack of Helmet Laws

New Hampshire is one of only a few U.S. states that does not require licensed motorcyclists to wear helmets and does not have a motorcycle helmet law. While this lack of a law gives New Hampshire motorcyclists the freedom to choose, it also means that the state sees more motorcycle deaths and more money spent on […]

Types of Driving Behavior Associated with Different Blood Alcohol Concentrations (BAC’s)

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measure of the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. Driving with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher is automatically considered illegal in every U.S. state, but you may also be stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) if your driving shows signs of impairment, even if your BAC […]

How Do Police Officers Investigate a Car Accident Scene?

When a New Hampshire car accident occurs, police and rescue workers may be called to the scene, especially if someone is injured. Police investigate car crashes for many reasons, such as determining who is at-fault and trying to detect any illegal activity related to the crash. Police officers take several steps to investigate a car […]

From State to State, Changes in Alcohol Laws Can Confuse Travelers

Some laws governing the use of alcohol are fairly uniform no matter which U.S. state you visit. For instance, all fifty states have made it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) higher than 0.08 percent, known as “driving under the influence” or “DUI” in many states. Also, many states have “dram shop laws,” […]

Why Was My New Hampshire Driver’s License Suspended Before My DUI Trial?

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in New Hampshire, it’s likely your driver’s license has been suspended, even if you haven’t been to court yet. These suspensions are known as Administrative License Suspensions. Since they are the responsibility of the Division of Motor Vehicles, rather than the criminal courts, they […]

Sobriety Checkpoints vs. Saturation Patrols: What’s the Difference?

The Labor Day efforts of New Hampshire police units to increase sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols looking for signs of possible drunk or impaired driving (DUI) were only part of a much larger movement. A nationwide effort to prevent impaired driving and arrest drivers suspected of violating DUI laws went into effect on Labor Day, […]

NH DWI Conviction Brings Heavier Penalties for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Holders

An NH driver with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) faces harsh consequences if convicted of DWI. Commercial driver’s license holders may see their licenses suspended for up to one (1) year if they are convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle, like a semi-truck or bus, or even a non-commercial vehicle, with a blood alcohol […]