New Hampshire § 262-32 - Section 262:32 Reasons for Removal and Impoundment.

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§ 262-32. Section 262:32 Reasons for Removal and Impoundment.

An authorized official may cause the removal and storage of a vehicle if he has reasonable grounds to believe that: I. A vehicle has been left unattended on the paved portion of a toll road, turnpike, or interstate and defense highway for a period of greater than 4 hours; II. A vehicle has been left unattended on any way or the right-of-way thereof for a period of greater than 24 hours; III. A vehicle is obstructing any way or the access thereto, or access to a public building, or is or will be a menace to traffic if allowed to remain, or is obstructing snow removal or highway maintenance operations; IV. The owner or legal occupant of private property has complained that a vehicle is obstructing the passage of vehicles from a public street or highway onto the driveway of such private property; V. A vehicle is reported stolen, or is apparently abandoned, or without proper registration, or apparently unsafe to be driven; VI. The owner or custodian of the vehicle is under arrest or otherwise incapacitated, and the vehicle will be a menace to traffic if permitted to remain; or VII. A vehicle has been left unattended within a state-owned park and ride facility for a period of greater than 21 days. VIII. A vehicle is parked or has been left unattended on election day for longer than 3 hours in an area designated for voters who are temporarily present for the purpose of voting. IX. A vehicle, camper, or other equipment has been towed to and left at a park-and-ride facility without written approval of the commissioner. In such cases, the state may seek reimbursement for the removal costs from the towing company, the owner, or both.

Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 262-32 cover?

Section 262-32 ("Section 262:32 Reasons for Removal and Impoundment.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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