New Hampshire Statutes
§ 265:37 — Drivers to Exercise Due Care
New Hampshire § 265:37
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Title XXIMOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. 265RULES OF THE ROAD
SubdivisionPedestrians' Rights and Duties
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Bluebook
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:37 (2026).
Text
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter or the provisions of any local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle and shall give an audible signal when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person.
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Legislative History
1915, 129:6. 1921, 119:11. PL 103:13. RL 119:22. RSA 263:44. 1963, 330:1. RSA 262-A:35. 1981, 146:1; 479:36, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m.
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Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited§ 265:101
Crossing Fire Hose§ 265:102
Littering; Penalty§ 265:103
Evidence of Littering§ 265:104
Approaching Horses§ 265:105
Use of Amateur or Citizen Band Radio§ 265:107
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Bluebook (online)
New Hampshire § 265:37, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nh/265/265%3A37.