§ 265:69-a — Enforcement of Parking Prohibition in Parking Spaces and Access Aisles Designated for Persons With a Walking Disability

New Hampshire § 265:69-a

• Jurisdiction: New Hampshire
• Title XXI: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Ch. 265: RULES OF THE ROAD
• Subdivision: Stopping, Standing or Parking

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I. Testimony under oath with clear photographic evidence from a person with a walking disability pursuant to RSA 261:86 or RSA 261:88 or the driver of a vehicle transporting such a person that a vehicle that does not display a special plate or placard issued or recognized pursuant to RSA 261:86 or RSA 261:88 was parked in a designated parking space for persons with a walking disability or any vehicle parked in or overlapping into an access aisle shall be sufficient evidence to prove that the owner of the vehicle has violated RSA 265:69, I(j) or (m), unless such evidence is rebutted or contradicted.
[Paragraph II effective until January 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out below.]
II. Upon receipt of testimony under paragraph I by the appropriate law enforcement agency, such agency shall fine the violator a minimum of $250 pursuant to RSA 265:69, I(j).
[Paragraph II effective January 1, 2026; see also paragraph II set out above.]
II. Upon receipt of testimony under paragraph I by the appropriate law enforcement agency, such agency shall fine the violator a minimum of $500 plus penalty assessment pursuant to RSA 265:69, I(j).

Legislative History

2003, 71:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2004. 2017, 68:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2018. 2025, 238:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.