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1 New Section; Antique Passenger Vehicles; Seat and Safety Belts. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 265:107-a the following new section:
265:107-b Antique Passenger Vehicle Seat and Safety Belts Required.
I. No person shall drive an antique passenger motor vehicle, model year 1968 or older, for more than 20 miles upon a state or local highway unless such person and any passenger is wearing a seat or safety belt that meets the United States Department of Transportation applicable standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. section 571.207-210, which is properly adjusted and fastened.
II. Paragraph I shall not apply to a person driving an antique passenger motor vehicle, and their passengers, when the vehicle is:
(a) Driven in a parade, or is traveling to or from a parade, as a parade vehicle under RSA 265:108-a.
(b) Driven off-road, if otherwise permitted by law.
III. This section is not intended to supersede any other law requiring the use of seat or safety belts.
IV. A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.
V. The department of transportation shall adopt rules in accordance with RSA 541-A regarding the installation, retrofitting, and regulation of seat and safety belts in antique passenger vehicles described in paragraph I of this section.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.
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1 New Section; Antique Passenger Vehicles; Seat and Safety Belts. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 265:107-a the following new section:
265:107-b Antique Passenger Vehicle Seat and Safety Belts Required.
I. No person shall drive an antique passenger motor vehicle, model year 1968 or older, for more than 20 miles upon a state or local highway unless such person and any passenger is wearing a seat or safety belt that meets the United States Department of Transportation applicable standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. section 571.207-210, which is properly adjusted and fastened.
II. Paragraph I shall not apply to a person driving an antique passenger motor vehicle, and their passengers, when the vehicle is:
(a) Driven in a parade, or is traveling to or from a parade, as a parade vehicle under RSA 265:108-a.
(b) Driven off-road, if otherwise permitted by law.
III. This section is not intended to supersede any other law requiring the use of seat or safety belts.
IV. A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.
V. The department of transportation shall adopt rules in accordance with RSA 541-A regarding the installation, retrofitting, and regulation of seat and safety belts in antique passenger vehicles described in paragraph I of this section.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.