Getting a Speeding Ticket in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is a beautiful state, and a great getaway if you live in New England. Between the lakes, the mountains, and the cute towns, New Hampshire is beautiful year round! But driving in New Hampshire can pose problems if you are pulled over for speeding. As a Connecticut resident, you might not know what to do if you receive a New Hampshire speeding ticket. You can learn about the steps to take in this article.

Consequences of a New Hampshire Speeding Ticket

When you get a New Hampshire speeding ticket, you need to know the penalties you face. Keep in mind that speeding tickets are the same across the whole state. This means that fines don’t vary depending on what county you are stopped in. The speeding ticket itself will provide the information that you need. This includes the fine, how to pay the ticket, if you need to go to court, and how to fight the ticket. Please note that if you choose to pay the fine, you must do so within 30 days. If you do not, you face a late fee.

If you lose your ticket, you can obtain this information elsewhere. Contact the county clerk or the Bureau of Financial Responsibility.

Keep in mind that you could also face points against your license depending on the severity of your charge. Your license will get suspended if you accumulate too many points in a certain period of time. If you are under 18, six or more points in one year will result in a license suspension. If you are over 18 but under 20, your license will be suspended if you accumulate nine points in one year. Finally, if you are over 21, 12 points in one calendar year will result in a license suspension.

Paying vs. Fighting the Ticket

Many people don’t want to go through the hassle of fighting a speeding ticket. So, they just decide to pay it and move on. Especially if you are an out-of-state resident, this can be an attractive prospect. But, if you pay the ticket you will have to deal with unwanted and unforeseen consequences. For example, did you know that your car insurance will increase due to a speeding ticket? Suddenly the couple of hundred dollars that you spent to pay the fine just got a lot bigger!

If possible, you should fight the ticket to avoid paying the fine and dealing with high car insurance rates. If you find a good lawyer, you will likely avoid the ticket. We can put you in touch with a local New Hampshire lawyer, and you probably won’t have to go to court at all. If you would like to pursue this option, please contact our office. We can provide you with more information.