New Hampshire § 265-61 - Section 265:61 Speed Exception.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 265-61 — Section 265:61 Speed Exception., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 265-61. Section 265:61 Speed Exception.
The speed limitations set forth in RSA 265:60 shall not apply to vehicles when driven with due regard for safety under the direction of the peace officers in the chase or apprehension of violators of the law or of persons charged with or suspected of any such violation, nor to fire department or fire patrol vehicles when traveling in response to a fire alarm, nor to public or private ambulances or other emergency vehicles when traveling in emergencies. This exemption shall not, however, protect the driver of any such vehicle from the consequences of a reckless disregard of the safety of others.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 265-61
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 265-61 cover?
Section 265-61 ("Section 265:61 Speed Exception.") 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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