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jrc · 12-02-2005, 12:17 PM

First we already have this NH law for boating:

270:29-a Careless and Negligent Operation of Boats. – Any person who shall operate a power boat upon any waters of the state in a careless and negligent manner or so that the lives and safety of the public are endangered shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

This is a misdemeanor, which is much worse than a speeding violation.

Second, getting out of an auto ticket, where you are doing above the posted limit is very tough. In 265:60 you'll find "...any speed in excess of the limit specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful..." then a list of limits. If the posted limits are less than these limits and the local jurisdiction doesn't have the engineering studies to back it up, then you should be able to get off. But that's a very narrow exception.

12-02-2005, 12:17 PM	#58
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	two things First we already have this NH law for boating: 270:29-a Careless and Negligent Operation of Boats. – Any person who shall operate a power boat upon any waters of the state in a careless and negligent manner or so that the lives and safety of the public are endangered shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This is a misdemeanor, which is much worse than a speeding violation. Second, getting out of an auto ticket, where you are doing above the posted limit is very tough. In 265:60 you'll find "...any speed in excess of the limit specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful..." then a list of limits. If the posted limits are less than these limits and the local jurisdiction doesn't have the engineering studies to back it up, then you should be able to get off. But that's a very narrow exception.