Fleeing the Police
RSA 265:4 — a class A misdemeanor and a $500 minimum, or a felony if someone is hurt or killed
A driver may not purposely neglect to stop when signaled by an officer in uniform, or one showing a badge on the outer coat, or one signaling with emergency lights or sound, or otherwise willfully try to elude pursuit by speeding up, turning off the headlamps while moving, or abandoning the vehicle.
Who handles this in New Hampshire: New Hampshire Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the New Hampshire directory.
| What happened | The charge |
|---|---|
| What happenedFleeing or eluding | The chargeClass A misdemeanor, a fine of not less than $500, and a possible suspension |
| What happenedA crash in the pursuit that causes serious bodily injury | The chargeClass B felony |
| What happenedA crash in the pursuit that causes a death | The chargeClass A felony |
Sources for this section (1)
- RSA 265:4 — Disobeying an Officer
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Hampshire attorney.