New Hampshire § 215-A:14 OHRV Required Equipment

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 215-A:14 — OHRV Required Equipment

New Hampshire § 215-A:14

Title XVIIIFISH AND GAME

Ch. 215-AOFF HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRAILS

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 215-A:14 (2026).

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I. No person shall operate an OHRV unless it is equipped with:

(a)At least one, but not more than 2 headlights, all in working order, when operating at any time during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.

(b)One or more rear taillights, all in working order, when operating at any time during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.

(c)Adequate brakes in good working order sufficient to control the vehicle at all times. The brakes must be capable of stopping the vehicle within 40 feet at 20 miles per hour, or locking the wheels or track to a standstill.

(d)The current registration decal affixed to the OHRV as required by this chapter.

(e)Mufflers and an exhaust system which comply with the requirements of RSA 215-A:12.

(f)At least

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I. No person shall operate an OHRV unless it is equipped with:
(a) At least one, but not more than 2 headlights, all in working order, when operating at any time during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.
(b) One or more rear taillights, all in working order, when operating at any time during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.
(c) Adequate brakes in good working order sufficient to control the vehicle at all times. The brakes must be capable of stopping the vehicle within 40 feet at 20 miles per hour, or locking the wheels or track to a standstill.
(d) The current registration decal affixed to the OHRV as required by this chapter.
(e) Mufflers and an exhaust system which comply with the requirements of RSA 215-A:12.
(f) At least one mirror showing the area to the rear of the OHRV. This subparagraph shall not apply to trail bikes.
II. Any sled or trailer towed behind an OHRV shall be equipped with reflectors and a rigid hitch such as a tow bar.
III. Any police officer or person authorized to make criminal arrests may stop and check any OHRV in regard to any safety equipment, mufflers, brakes, lights and appropriate inspections pursuant to RSA 215-A:13.