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1 Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving; Prohibition; Penalties. Amend RSA 265:79-c, III to read as follows:
III. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined $100 plus penalty assessment for a first offense, $250 plus penalty assessment for a second offense, and $500 plus penalty assessment for any subsequent offense within a 24-month period.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
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1 Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving; Prohibition; Penalties. Amend RSA 265:79-c, III to read as follows:
III. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to the following fines and penalties:
(a) For a first offense, a fine of $250. If the violation is a contributing cause of a motor vehicle crash, the fine shall be $500.
(b) For a second offense within 24 months of the first offense, a fine of $500. If the violation is a contributing cause of a motor vehicle crash, the fine shall be $750.
(c) For a third or subsequent offense within 24 months of the first offense, a fine of $750 and license suspension of up to 30 days. If the violation is a contributing cause of a motor vehicle crash, the fine shall be $1,000 and the suspension shall be 60 days.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.