New Hampshire DWI DUI Laws

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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in New Hampshire is 0.08% per se
(effective from Jan 1st 1994)

(If you’ve been charged with New Hampshire DUI DWI, the law allows 7 days for your New Hampshire DWI DUI Lawyer to make a request with the New Hampshire DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles) for a hearing to save your driving license)

New Hampshire DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of New Hampshire it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.02%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.02% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in New Hampshire and implied consent laws are enforced.

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Penalties for DUI DWI - Drunk Driving in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is a state with a ten-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after ten years. If it is ten years and one day since a driver was convicted of DUI, that driver will be considered a first-time offender. If a driver commits a DUI within ten years of the first DUI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First DUI DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DUI DWI - drunk driving conviction in New Hampshire:

• up to $500 fine
• 9 months to 2 years drivers license suspension
• must attend impaired driver program in order to get drivers license back
• possible attendance at drug and/or alcohol treatment program
• possible ignition interlock restriction from 1 to 2 years upon license re-instatement
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second DUI DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second DUI DWI - drunk driving conviction in New Hampshire:

• up to $750 fine
• minimum mandatory 10 days days in jail
• 3 years drivers license suspension
• must attend 7 day multiple DWI offender intervention detention center program in order to get drivers license back
• possible attendance at drug and/or alcohol treatment program
• ignition interlock restriction from 1 to 2 years upon license re-instatement
• SR22 insurance requirement

Third DUI DWI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Misdemeanor

The penalty for a third DUI - drunk driving conviction in New Hampshire:

• fine at discretion of the courts
• minimum mandatory 10 days days in jail
• indefinite drivers license suspension
• attendance at a 28 day residential treatment program
• possible attendance at drug and/or alcohol treatment program
• ignition interlock restriction from 1 to 2 years upon license re-instatement
• SR22 insurance requirement

Fourth-time DUI DWI offenders face a felony conviction and a possible seven years in State Prison.

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Implied consent LAWS

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in New Hampshire and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

Like most states New Hampshire treats a refusal to submit to a DUI test with equal or greater penalties and fines as a conviction for drunk driving.

First chemical test refusal

• 180 days drivers license suspension
• possible ignition interlock restriction from 1 to 2 years upon license re-instatement
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second (and subsequent) chemical test refusal

• 2 years drivers license suspension
• ignition interlock restriction from 1 to 2 years upon license re-instatement
• SR22 insurance requirement

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New Hampshire Auto insurance (High Risk DUI SR22 Insurance)

New Hampshire auto insurance quotes ZIP Code

New Hampshire SR-22 auto insurance is usually required for a period of 3 years after a DUI - DWI - drunk driving - alcohol related driving conviction (5 years if it is a second offense) and can be very expensive if you go with the wrong provider.  Some insurance companies will not even do an SR22 insurance filing. Get a FREE SR22 DUI auto insurance quote and compare rates to find the best deal, simply enter your ZIP code above and you can be comparing prices for New Hampshire auto insurance in a matter of minutes.

Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of New Hampshire

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of New Hampshire for private passenger vehicles is (25/50/25). This equates to the following liability coverage:

• $25,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
• $50,000 for two or more people in one accident
• $25,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

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FREE DUI / DWI Case evaluation & by local New Hampshire Lawyer

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Protect your rights! Talk to a local DUI lawyer New Hampshire DUI cases tend to move quickly through the system, and there may be important deadlines that affect your right to assert certain defenses or call witnesses. It’s important that you understand the process your New Hampshire drunk driving case will follow and the important requirements and deadlines before you take any action—but you can’t afford to delay. Talk to a local New Hampshire Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as: • What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in New Hampshire? • What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in New Hampshire? • Does New Hampshire have a mandatory ignition interlock device law? • Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with New Hampshire laws and procedures ? • When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in New Hampshire? It’s easy to make mistakes under pressure, so make sure that you have the information you need to make good, educated decisions during this process. Contact a local New Hampshire criminal defense attorney specialising in New Hampshire drunk driving laws today.

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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep all information up to date, the New Hampshire drunk driving laws change frequently and the information provided should not be construed as legal advice. Drinkdriving.org shall not be held responsible for any actions a person may take as a result of information gathered from this web site. Consultation with a local New Hampshire DUI lawyer is recommended in all cases.

Useful New Hampshire DUI Links:

DUI - Drunk Driving Laws in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Drivers Manual

New Hampshire SR22 Insurance Requirement

New Hampshire DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles)

New Hampshire Department of Transport

New Hampshire Department of Insurance

New Hampshire Courts (Judicial Branch)

New Hampshire DUI Lawyers

New Hampshire DUI discussion forum

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