Yeah, the 25 MPH night time limit was a little unreasonable and common sense prevailed for the that aspect of the speed law.
Here's the text of the statute:
X. (a) No person shall operate a vessel on Lake Winnipesaukee at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions and without regard for the actual and potential hazards then existing. In all cases, speed shall be controlled so that the operator will be able to avoid endangering or colliding with any person, vessel, object, or shore.
(b) Where no hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with subparagraph (a), the speed of any vessel in excess of the limit specified in this subparagraph shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful:
(1) 30 miles per hour during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise; and
(2) 45 miles per hour at any other time.
Last edited by Dave R; 05-18-2012 at 07:14 AM.
Reason: removed the word "actually" because it was potentially offensive to speed limit supporters.
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