Revision: March 12, 2025, 3:56 p.m.
Sen. Gray, Dist 6
March 11, 2025
2025-0913s
09/02
Floor Amendment to SB 151-FN
Amend RSA 265:69, I(j) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(j) In any parking place, whether on public or private property, specially designated for a person with a walking disability by means of a sign as required by RSA 265:73-a stating that the space is reserved for a person with a walking disability or displaying the international accessibility symbol, unless that person has a special plate or placard issued or recognized pursuant to RSA 261:86 or RSA 261:88, and the person who qualifies for the plate or placard is being transported to or from the parking place. Notwithstanding the provisions of title LXII or any other provision of law, a person who violates the provisions of this subparagraph, except if subject to RSA 265:74, III, shall be fined a minimum of [$250] $500 plus penalty assessment of which [20] 50 percent is payable to the town or city where the violation occurred;
Amend RSA 265:74, III as inserted by section 3 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III. A person shall display a hanging windshield placard in such a manner that it may be viewed from the front and rear of the vehicle by hanging it from the front windshield rearview mirror of a vehicle when utilizing a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities. When there is no rearview mirror, the placard shall be visibly displayed on the dashboard. A motor vehicle operator with a valid placard who fails to comply with the terms of this paragraph shall not be subject to the penalty in RSA 265:69, I(j), and shall be fined no more than 5 dollars, of which 50 percent is payable to the town or city where the violation occurred.