New Hampshire Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

New Hampshire does not have any laws prohibiting barefoot driving. There are no footwear requirements in the state's motor vehicle laws. Drivers are responsible for safe operation regardless of footwear.

New Hampshire law does not permit lane splitting. Motorcycles must stay within a single lane and are prohibited from riding between lanes of traffic. There is no statutory authorization for lane splitting, and it is considered unsafe and illegal.

License plate covers are restricted in New Hampshire. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on ensuring that plates are not obstructed.

Radar detectors are legal in New Hampshire for private passenger vehicles. There is no state law prohibiting possession or use of radar detectors in non-commercial vehicles.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including New Hampshire under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in New Hampshire regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in New Hampshire after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. New Hampshire law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

Studded snow tires are legal year-round in New Hampshire with no seasonal restrictions. There have been no recent changes to the law.

New Hampshire law requires front side windows to allow at least 35% VLT. Rear side and back windows may be tinted to any darkness. Reflective tint is prohibited. These rules are found in New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated Section 265:144.