New Hampshire § 266-28 - Section 266:28 Brake Performance.

Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 266-28 — Section 266:28 Brake Performance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 266-28. Section 266:28 Brake Performance.

Every motor vehicle and every combination of motor vehicle with trailer or semi-trailer when driven upon the ways of the state shall at a speed of 20 miles per hour be capable, at all times and under all conditions of loading, of stopping on a dry, smooth, approximately level pavement free from loose material, upon application of the foot or service brake, within a distance of 30 feet.

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

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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 266-28 cover?

Section 266-28 ("Section 266:28 Brake Performance.") 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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