New Hampshire Statutes
Table of Contents
- Part Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
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Section: 265:1 Vehicles on Highways; Exceptions.
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Section: 265:1-a Sobriety Checkpoints.
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Section: 265:1-b Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints Prohibited.
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Section: 265:1-c Motorcycle Profiling Prohibited.
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Section: 265:1-d Immigration Checkpoints.
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Section: 265:2 Required Obedience to Traffic Laws; Penalty.
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Section: 265:3 Obedience to Police Officers.
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Section: 265:3-a Obedience to School Crossing Guards.
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Section: 265:3-b Obedience to Flagpersons.
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Section: 265:4 Disobeying an Officer.
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Section: 265:5 Persons Riding Animals; Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles.
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Section: 265:6 Persons Working on Highways; Exceptions.
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Section: 265:6-a Highway Construction and Maintenance.
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Section: 265:7 Permits for Construction Equipment.
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Section: 265:8 Emergency Vehicles.
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Section: 265:8-a Police Pursuit and Emergency Response.
- Part Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings
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Section: 265:9 Obedience to Any Required Traffic Control Devices.
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Section: 265:10 Traffic Control Signal Legend.
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Section: 265:11 Pedestrian Control Signals.
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Section: 265:11-a Prohibiting Avoidance of Traffic Signals.
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Section: 265:12 Flashing Signals.
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Section: 265:13 Lane Use Control Signals.
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Section: 265:14 Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings.
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Section: 265:15 Interference With Traffic Devices, Signs, or Signals.
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Section: 265:16 Drive on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions.
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Section: 265:17 Approaching Vehicles.
- Part Overtaking and Passing, Highway Markings, Right of Way
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Section: 265:18 Overtaking a Vehicle on the Left.
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Section: 265:19 When Overtaking on the Right is Permitted.
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Section: 265:20 Limitations on Overtaking on the Left.
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Section: 265:21 Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway.
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Section: 265:22 Highway Markings.
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Section: 265:23 One-Way Roadways and Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands.
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Section: 265:24 Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
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Section: 265:25 Following Too Closely.
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Section: 265:26 Driving on Divided Ways.
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Section: 265:26-a Driving Upon Sidewalk.
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Section: 265:27 Restricted Access.
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Section: 265:28 Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection.
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Section: 265:29 Vehicle Turning Left.
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Section: 265:30 Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection or Highway.
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Section: 265:31 Stop Signs; Yield Signs.
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Section: 265:32 Vehicle Entering Way From Private Road or Driveway.
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Section: 265:33 Driving of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
- Part Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
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Section: 265:34 Pedestrians Subject to Traffic Signs and Regulations.
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Section: 265:35 Pedestrian's Right of Way in Crosswalks.
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Section: 265:36 Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks.
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Section: 265:37 Drivers to Exercise Due Care.
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Section: 265:37-a Motorist Duties When Approaching Highway Emergencies.
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Section: 265:37-b Avoidance of Lane Blockage.
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Section: 265:37-c Signs Advising Motorists Approaching Emergency Vehicles in the Breakdown Lane; Fund Established.
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Section: 265:38 Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks.
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Section: 265:39 Pedestrians on Roadway.
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Section: 265:40 Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business.
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Section: 265:41 Care Required.
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Section: 265:41-a Approaching a Service Animal.
- Part Turning and Starting and Signals on Stopping and Turning
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Section: 265:42 Required Position; Method of Turning at Intersections.
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Section: 265:43 Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited.
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Section: 265:44 Moving a Vehicle.
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Section: 265:45 Turning Movements and Required Signals.
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Section: 265:46 Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps.
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Section: 265:47 Method of Giving Hand-and-Arm Signals.
- Part Special Stops Required
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Section: 265:48 Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train or Other Maintenance of Way On-Track Equipment.
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Section: 265:49 All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings.
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Section: 265:50 Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings.
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Section: 265:50-a Failure to Stop at Railroad Crossings; Fine.
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Section: 265:51 Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing.
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Section: 265:52 Penalty for Violation of Railroad Crossing Provision.
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Section: 265:52-a Penalty for Violation of Railroad Crossing Provision by Commercial Drivers.
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Section: 265:53 Emerging From Alley, Driveway or Building.
- Part Buses
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Section: 265:54 Overtaking and Passing School Bus.
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Section: 265:55 Approaching Buses, Etc.
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Section: 265:56 School Bus Signs.
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Section: 265:57 Driving of School Buses.
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Section: 265:58 School Bus Driving Rules.
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Section: 265:59 Vehicle Formerly Used as School Bus to be Repainted.
- Part Speed Limitations
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Section: 265:60 Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.
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Section: 265:61 Speed Exception.
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Section: 265:62 Establishment of State Speed Zones.
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Section: 265:63 Alteration of Limits.
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Section: 265:64 Minimum Speed Regulation.
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Section: 265:65 Special Speed Limitation on Motor-driven Cycles.
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Section: 265:66 Special Speed Limitations.
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Section: 265:67 Charging Violations and Rule in Civil Actions.
- Part Stopping, Standing or Parking
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Section: 265:68 Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts.
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Section: 265:69 Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places.
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Section: 265:69-a Enforcement of Parking Prohibition in Parking Spaces and Access Aisles Designated for Persons With a Walking Disability.
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Section: 265:70 Local Ordinances Not Superseded.
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Section: 265:71 Additional Parking Regulations.
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Section: 265:72 Unattended Vehicle.
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Section: 265:73 Free Parking for Disabled and for Official Purposes.
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Section: 265:73-a Parking Signs; Disabled.
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Section: 265:74 Parking Privileges for Persons With Walking Disability.
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Section: 265:74-a Obstruction of Parking Place for Persons With Walking Disability.
- Part Road Racing
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Section: 265:75 Racing on Highways.
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Section: 265:76 Organized Time Trials.
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Section: 265:77 Repealed by 1981, 538:11, XVII, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:02 a.m.
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Section: 265:78 Competitive Bicycle or Moped Races.
- Part Serious Traffic Offenses
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Section: 265:79 Reckless Driving; Minimum Penalty.
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Section: 265:79-a Vehicular Assault.
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Section: 265:79-b Negligent Driving.
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Section: 265:79-c Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving; Prohibition.
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Section: 265:80 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, X, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:81 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:81-a Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:82 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:82-a Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XIV, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:82-b Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XV, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:82-c Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XVI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:82-d Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XVII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:83 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XVIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:84 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XIX, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:85 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XX, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:85-a Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:86 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:87 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:88 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXIV, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:88-a Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXV, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:89 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXVI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:89-a Repealed by 1983, 373:18, eff. Aug. 21, 1983.
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Section: 265:90 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXVII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:91 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XVIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:91-a Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXIX, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:91-b Administrative Review and Hearings.
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Section: 265:91-c Period of License Suspension.
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Section: 265:91-d Review.
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Section: 265:91-e Appeal.
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Section: 265:92 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXX, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:92-a Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXXI, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
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Section: 265:93 Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXXII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
- Part Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program
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Section: 265:93-a to 265:93-c Repealed by 2006, 260:37, XXXIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
- Part Special Rules
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Section: 265:94 Limitations on Backing.
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Section: 265:95 Obstruction to Driver's View or Riding Mechanism.
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Section: 265:96 Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.
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Section: 265:97 Riding in Trailers.
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Section: 265:98 Driving on Mountain Ways.
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Section: 265:99 Coasting Prohibited.
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Section: 265:100 Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited.
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Section: 265:101 Crossing Fire Hose.
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Section: 265:102 Littering; Penalty.
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Section: 265:103 Evidence of Littering.
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Section: 265:104 Approaching Horses.
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Section: 265:105 Use of Amateur or Citizen Band Radio.
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Section: 265:105-a Repealed by 2022, 43:2, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
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Section: 265:106 Carrying Passengers in Trucks Prohibited.
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Section: 265:107 Rules for Carrying Passengers.
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Section: 265:107-a Child Passenger Restraints Required.
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Section: 265:108 Certain Towing Prohibited.
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Section: 265:108-a Parade Vehicles.
- Part Use of Lights
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Section: 265:109 Period of Lighting.
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Section: 265:110 Party Responsible.
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Section: 265:111 Enforcement.
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Section: 265:112 Parking Lights.
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Section: 265:113 Reflective Warning Devices.
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Section: 265:114 Dimming Lights.
- Part Transporting Hazardous Materials and Explosives
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Section: 265:115 Transporting Explosives.
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Section: 265:116 Exceptions.
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Section: 265:117 Transporting Hazardous Materials or Wastes.
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Section: 265:118 Penalty.
- Part Special Rules for Motorcycles
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Section: 265:119 Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Driving Motorcycles.
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Section: 265:120 Riding Upon Motorcycles.
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Section: 265:121 Driving Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
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Section: 265:122 Protective Headgear.
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Section: 265:123 Eye and Face Protection.
- Part Rules of the Road; Pocket Bike
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Section: 265:123-a Operation Prohibited.
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Section: 265:123-b Disclosure to Purchaser.
- Part Special Rules for OHRV's, Snow Traveling Vehicles and Ski Area Vehicles
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Section: 265:124 to 265:142 Repealed by 1981, 538:11, XVIII, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:02 a.m.
- Part Special Rules for Bicycles and Mopeds
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Section: 265:143 Application of Motor Vehicle Laws to Bicycles.
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Section: 265:143-a Drivers to Exercise Due Care When Approaching Bicycle.
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Section: 265:144 Riding on Bicycles.
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Section: 265:144-a Electric Bicycles.
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Section: 265:145 Clinging to Vehicles Prohibited.
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Section: 265:146 Permits.
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Section: 265:147 Repealed by 1981, 422:11, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m.
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Section: 265:148 Sidewalks Outside Compact Area.
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Section: 265:149 Ordinances and Bylaws.
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Section: 265:150 Penalty.
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Section: 265:151 Limitation of Prosecution.
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Section: 265:152 Bicycle Parking.
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Section: 265:153 Penalty.
- Part Special Rules for Wreckers
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Section: 265:154 Occupants in Towed Vehicle; Penalty.
- Part Special Rules for Funeral Processions
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Section: 265:155 Definitions.
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Section: 265:156 Funeral Procession Right-of-Way; Funeral Escort Vehicles; Funeral Lead Vehicles.
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Section: 265:157 Prohibited Acts.
- Part Special Rules for Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
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Section: 265:158 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles.
- Part Special Rules for Manufactured or Modular Building Transportation
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Section: 265:159 Manufactured or Modular Building Transportation.
- Part Special Rules for Utility Vehicles
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Section: 265:160 Utility Vehicles and Compact Utility Tractors; Operation on Ways Restricted.
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Section: 265:161 Utility Vehicles; Crossing of Ways Restricted.
- Part Commission to Study Ways to Reduce Texting While Driving
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Section: 265:162 Repealed by 2021, 110:2, eff. November 1, 2021.
- Part Special Rules for Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers
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Section: 265:163 Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers.