Full question:
What is the law relating to overtaking or passing bicycles in New Hampshire?
- Category: Automobiles
- Subcategory: Traffic Laws
- Date:
- State: New Hampshire
Answer:
In New Hampshire, drivers must ensure the safety of bicyclists when approaching them. According to the law (265:143-a), drivers should exercise due care and maintain a safe distance from bicycles. A distance of at least three feet is considered safe when the vehicle is traveling at thirty miles per hour or less. For speeds above thirty miles per hour, an additional foot of clearance is required for every ten miles per hour over that limit.
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