Reckless and Negligent Driving
RSA 265:79 — a fine of at least $500 and 60 days without a license for a first reckless offense
Driving recklessly, or so that the lives or safety of the public are endangered, or on a bet, wager or race, or to make a record, is reckless driving.
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.
| Offense | Fine | License |
|---|---|---|
| OffenseReckless driving, first | FineAt least $500 | LicenseRevoked 60 days |
| OffenseReckless driving, later | FineAt least $750, up to $1,000 | LicenseRevoked 60 days to one year |
| Offense100 miles per hour or more, first | FineAt least $750 | LicenseRevoked 90 days |
| OffenseNegligent driving, first | Fine$250 to $500 | License |
| OffenseNegligent driving, later | Fine$500 to $1,000 | License |
Each is a violation. Negligent driving is driving negligently, or in a way that endangers or is likely to endanger a person or property.
Sources for this section (2)
- RSA 265:79 — Reckless Driving; Minimum Penalty
- RSA 265:79-b — Negligent Driving
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.