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1 Speed Limitations; Basic Rule and Maximum Limits. Amend RSA 265:60, II(d)-(e) to read as follows:
(d) 55 miles per hour in other locations, except as provided in (e);
(e) 65 miles an hour on the interstate system, the central New Hampshire turnpike and the eastern New Hampshire turnpike in locations where said highways are 4-lane divided highways or other divided highways of 4 or more lanes, except that the speed limit on the portion of I-93 from mile marker 45 to the Vermont border shall be 70 miles per hour.
2 Maximum Speed Limits; Toll Collection Area. Amend RSA 265:60, II(h) to read as follows:
(h) In the toll collection area of an open road tolling lane, at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent for the conditions and actual and potential hazards existing at the time or greater than a per se maximum speed of 65 miles per hour, whichever is less.
3 Maximum Speed Limits; Fines. Amend RSA 265:60, VI to read as follows:
VI. The fines for violations of subparagraph II(e) shall be as follows:
Miles above the 65 mph limit:
1-5 $65
6-10 100
11-15 150
16-20 250
21+ 350
Miles above the 70 mph limit:
1-5 $65
6-10 100
11-15 200
16-20 300
21+ 400
The fines listed in this paragraph shall be plus penalty assessment.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Speed Limitations; Basic Rule and Maximum Limits. Amend RSA 265:60, II(d)-(e) to read as follows:
(d) 60 miles per hour in other locations, except as provided in (e);
(e) 70 miles an hour on the interstate system, the central New Hampshire turnpike and the eastern New Hampshire turnpike in locations where said highways are 4-lane divided highways or other divided highways of 4 or more lanes, except that the speed limit on the portion of I-93 from mile marker 45 to the Vermont border shall be 75 miles per hour.
2 Maximum Speed Limits; Toll Collection Area. Amend RSA 265:60, II(h) to read as follows:
(h) In the toll collection area of an open road tolling lane, at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent for the conditions and actual and potential hazards existing at the time or greater than a per se maximum speed of 70 miles per hour, whichever is less.
3 Maximum Speed Limits; Fines. Amend RSA 265:60, VI to read as follows:
VI. The fines for violations of subparagraph II(e) shall be as follows:
Miles above the 70 mph limit:
1-5 $65
6-10 100
11-15 150
16-20 250
21+ 350
Miles above the 75 mph limit:
1-5 $65
6-10 100
11-15 200
16-20 300
21+ 400
The fines listed in this paragraph shall be plus penalty assessment.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.