As the Fourth of July approaches, tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents are preparing to celebrate with a massive cookout–which often means plenty of hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, and booze. Have fun, but to ensure the day is truly perfect, carefully monitor and limit your alcohol intake, especially if you’re driving. Driving drunk–or even […]
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New Hampshire is among the top 10 states with the highest rates of drunk driving arrests. Yet driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is a grave offense in New Hampshire, with harsh penalties that become increasingly severe with each subsequent conviction. The state enforces mandatory penalties for first, second, and third Driving […]
Motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate reality on roadways across the United States and New Hampshire. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. For example, in 2022, 6,218 motorcyclists were killed nationwide, representing a shocking 15 percent of all traffic fatalities despite being only three percent […]
Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough, but the situation becomes even more complicated when the at-fault driver holds a Youth Operator License. In New Hampshire, this license includes specific legal restrictions intended to minimize the increased accident risk that comes with young, inexperienced drivers. If a Youth Operator License holder causes an […]
In New Hampshire, motorcycles are a favorite choice for many thanks to their fuel efficiency, maneuverability, and the incredible sense of freedom they offer along our scenic highways and roads. However, motorcyclists often remain vulnerable despite these benefits because other drivers fail to see them. This issue—where motorcycles are effectively “invisible” or hard to spot—leads […]
In New Hampshire, a routine traffic stop, even for something as minor as a broken taillight, can unexpectedly escalate into DWI charges. If the police suspect you of drinking alcohol and administer a breathalyzer test–and you fail–they’re likely to charge you with driving while intoxicated per se. You may be so charged even if you […]
Being certified as a habitual DWI offender can turn your life upside down–New Hampshire’s Habitual Offender statute is one of the most stringent in the nation. Once the Department of Safety designates you as a habitual offender, you risk losing your driving privileges for as many as four years. In a largely rural state such […]
Winter in New Hampshire means many things: excellent winter sports, stunning snow-powdered scenery–and, unfortunately, icy bridges and roads. Such ice can create unexpected hazards for drivers, especially as many motorists aren’t aware that bridges and overpasses tend to form ice before roads. Bridges can ice over even when the rest of the road is dry […]
New Hampshire is on track for one of the deadliest years for motorcycle crashes, with 2024 already seeing an alarming increase in fatalities. As of this writing, at least nine motorcyclists have lost their lives, surpassing the number of deaths at this time in 2023. In July alone, two motorcyclists in Concord were killed in […]
Distracted driving is a serious problem nationwide and in New Hampshire. According to New Hampshire’s Office of Highway Safety, distracted driving and inattention were factors in 15 percent of all New Hampshire crashes in 2021. In addition, distracted driving was the leading cause of 42 fatal crashes between 2014 and 2020. State officials believe the […]