Nothing escapes the DMV!
Upon conviction for certain (most) motor vehicle offenses the DMV will assess Demerit Points. The accumulation of Demerit Points can, and often does, lead to a DMV imposed License Loss. Points are calculated based on the violation date and not the conviction date for the purpose of the Calendar Year.
DRIVERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18
- 6 Points in One Calendar Year = Up to 3 Months Suspension
- 12 Points in Two Calendar Years = Up to 6 Months Suspension
- 18 Points in Three Calendar Years = Up to One Year Suspension
DRIVERS UNDER THE AGE OF 21
- 9 Points in One Calendar Year = Up to 3 Months Suspension
- 15 Points in Two Calendar Years = Up to 6 Months Suspension
- 21 Points in Three Calendar Years = Up to One Year Suspension
DRIVERS 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
- 12 Points in One Calendar Year = Up to 3 Months Suspension
- 18 Points in Two Calendar Years = Up to 6 Months Suspension
- 24 Points in Three Calendar Years = Up to 1 Year Suspension
ONE DEMERIT POINT FOR A CONVICTION
- Operating Without Your Registration;
- Failure to Obey Inspection requirements;
- Failure to Obtain a NH Driver’s License;
TWO DEMERIT POINTS FOR A CONVICTION
- Unregistered vehicle;
- Allowing an Improper Person to Operate a Vehicle;
- Failure to Produce a License when requested by a Police
- Allowing an Improper Person to Drive a Commercial Vehicle;
- Operating Without a Motorcycle License;
- Littering
THREE DEMERIT POINTS FOR A CONVICTION OF VIOLATING
- Disobedience to a Traffic Control Device;
- Following Too Closely;
- Failure to Yield;
- Failure to Obey Stop Sign;
- Misuse of Plates;
- Failure to Use a Turn Signal;
- Speeding Under 25 MPH above the posted limit;
FOUR DEMERIT POINTS FOR A CONVICTION OF VIOLATING
- Failing to Drive on the Right-Hand Side of the Road;
- Improper Passing;
- Yellow Line Violation;
- Speeding 25 MPH or more above the Posted Speed Limit;
- Negligent Driving;
- Operating Without Giving Proof of Financial Responsibility;
SIX DEMERIT POINTS FOR A CONVICTION OF VIOLATING
- False Report of a Theft;
- Driving After Suspension;
- Forged Inspection Sticker;
- School Bus Violation;
- Odometer Tampering;
- Conduct After an Accident;
- Racing;
- Reckless Operation ;
- DUI;
- Vehicular Assault.
Convictions for motor vehicle infractions have many collateral consequences beyond simply paying a fine. Call us if you find yourself charged with a motor vehicle offense.
Call today if you are facing any type of DMV action. Mark and I are here to help!
Our telephone number is: 603-595-5525
