Speed Limits
RSA 265:60 — reasonable and prudent first, then 30 in town, 55 elsewhere and 65 on the interstate
No one may drive faster than is reasonable and prudent for the conditions and the actual and potential hazards. Where no hazard calls for less, a speed within these limits is prima facie lawful:
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| WhereA posted school zone, from 45 minutes before opening and until 45 minutes after closing | Limit10 miles per hour below the usual posted limit |
| WhereA business or urban residence district | Limit30 miles per hour |
| WhereA rural residence district | Limit35 miles per hour |
| WhereAn unimproved rural highway | Limit45 miles per hour |
| WhereOther places | Limit55 miles per hour |
| WhereThe interstate and the two turnpikes the section names, where 4 or more lanes are divided | Limit65 miles per hour |
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.
Sources for this section (1)
- RSA 265:60 — Basic Rule and Maximum Limits
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.