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New Hampshire traffic tickets

Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in New Hampshire.

Speeding ticket$62–$496state schedule
License at risk12 ptsin 12 months
Driver improvement courseYesavailable, with limits
Insurance after 1 ticket+25%on $1,608 a year

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What kind of ticket did you get?

Which court is on your ticket?

One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.

New Hampshire county courts

Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 5 courts. Tap a county to open it.

Grafton County1-855-212-1234Pays online

2nd Circuit Court, District Division, Lebanon. Fines follow the New Hampshire statewide schedule.

Address
38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766
Phone
1-855-212-1234
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.nh.gov ↗

Hillsborough County1-855-212-1234Pays online

9th Circuit Court, District Division, Manchester. Fines follow the New Hampshire statewide schedule.

Address
35 Amherst Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone
1-855-212-1234
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.nh.gov ↗

Merrimack County1-855-212-1234Pays online

6th Circuit Court, District Division, Concord. Fines follow the New Hampshire statewide schedule.

Address
32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 03301
Phone
1-855-212-1234
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.nh.gov ↗

Rockingham County1-855-212-1234Pays online

10th Circuit Court, District Division, Brentwood. Fines follow the New Hampshire statewide schedule.

Address
10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Phone
1-855-212-1234
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.nh.gov ↗

Strafford County1-855-212-1234Pays online

7th Circuit Court, District Division, Dover. Fines follow the New Hampshire statewide schedule.

Address
25 St. Thomas Street, Dover, NH 03820
Phone
1-855-212-1234
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ courts.nh.gov ↗

What are your options with a New Hampshire ticket?

Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Here is every route New Hampshire offers, and what each one changes.

  1. Plead guilty or no contest and pay

    Pay the amount on the ticket to the DMV within 30 days, online, by phone at (800) 272-0036, by mail to PO Box 3838, Concord or at the Concord DMV drop box.

    What it does: The case ends and the court has no record of it. You are convicted and DMV adds the points.[4][13][16]

    Cost: The amount written on the ticket, including the 24% assessment.

  2. Plead not guilty

    Mark not guilty on the ticket and send it to the DMV within 30 days, online or by mail. DMV sends it to the Circuit Court District Division, which mails you a date.

    What it does: You first meet the prosecutor at a pretrial conference. If it isn't resolved, a judge holds a trial. If you are found guilty, the fine is due that day and points apply.[4][13][16]

  3. Work out a deal at the pretrial conference

    Meet the prosecutor at the pretrial conference the court schedules after a not guilty plea.

    What it does: The prosecutor may amend the ticket to a lesser charge or drop it. You can also change your plea and pay.[16]

  4. Ask for time to pay

    Tell the prosecutor or judge before you go to the clerk's window if you can't pay in full on the court date.

    What it does: You may need to fill out a financial affidavit, and the court sets a due date.[16]

What does the New Hampshire state schedule charge for speeding?

1–10 mph over$62[3][6][8]
1–5 mph over$80.60[3][6][8]
6–10 mph over$124[3][6][8]
11–15 mph over$93[3][6][8]
11–15 mph over$186[3][6][8]
11–15 mph over$248[3][6][8]
16–20 mph over$124[3][6][8]
16–20 mph over$310[3][6][8]
16–20 mph over$372[3][6][8]
21–25 mph over$248[3][6][8]
21+ mph over$434[3][6][8]
21+ mph over$496[3][6][8]
26+ mph over$434[3][6][8]

Every fine carries a penalty assessment of 24 percent (at least $2).[3][6]

Every fine on the New Hampshire schedule (34)
TicketYou pay
Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1-10 mph over (limit 55 mph or under)Total includes the 24% penalty assessment.$62[3][6][8]
Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11-15 mph over (limit 55 mph or under)$93[3][6][8]
Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 16-20 mph over (limit 55 mph or under)$124[3][6][8]
Speeding, 21–25 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21-25 mph over (limit 55 mph or under)$248[3][6][8]
Speeding, 26+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 26 mph or more over (limit 55 mph or under)Speeding of 25 mph or more over the limit adds 4 points instead of 3.$434[3][6][8]
Speeding, 1–5 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1-5 mph over a 65 mph limit$80.60[3][6][8]
Speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 6-10 mph over a 65 mph limit$124[3][6][8]
Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11-15 mph over a 65 mph limit$186[3][6][8]
Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 16-20 mph over a 65 mph limit$310[3][6][8]
Speeding, 21+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21 mph or more over a 65 mph limit$434[3][6][8]
Speeding, 1–5 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1-5 mph over a 70 mph limitThe 70 mph limit applies on I-93 from mile marker 45 to the Vermont border.$80.60[3][6][8]
Speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 6-10 mph over a 70 mph limit$124[3][6][8]
Speeding, 11–15 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11-15 mph over a 70 mph limit$248[3][6][8]
Speeding, 16–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 16-20 mph over a 70 mph limit$372[3][6][8]
Speeding, 21+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21 mph or more over a 70 mph limit$496[3][6][8]
Speeding in a school zoneNo separate school zone fine is listed.On your notice[3][8]
Speeding in a highway construction or maintenance zoneThe law sets a fine of $250 to $500 when workers are present.$310[3][6][10]
Failure to yield in a highway construction or maintenance zone$310 for a second offense within 12 months.$186[3][6][10]
Disobeying a traffic control device (265:9)$124 for a second offense in the same calendar year.$62[3][6]
Stop sign or yield sign (265:31)$124[3][6]
Failure to yield to traffic on the right at an intersection (265:28)$124 for a second offense in the same calendar year.$62[3][6]
Following too closely$124[3][6]
Unsafe lane change$124 for a second offense in the same calendar year.$62[3][6]
Use of a hand-held mobile electronic device while driving, first offense$310 for a second offense and $620 for a third within 24 months.$124[3][6][9]
Child restraint or seat belt required, passenger under 18The schedule lists this only for passengers under 18.$62[3][6]
Unregistered vehicle (261:40)$124[3][6]
Uninspected vehicle (266:5)$74.40[3][6]
Overtaking and passing a stopped school bus, first offense$310 for a second or later offense.$186[3][6]
Negligent driving (265:79-b)$620 for a second or later offense.$310[3][6]
Yellow or solid line violation$124[3][6]
Failing to move over for a highway emergency (265:37-a)$310 for a second offense within 12 months.$93[3][6]
Reckless operation (265:79)Must appear in court.On your notice[3][4]
Driving while intoxicatedMust appear in court.On your notice[3][4]
Driving without insuranceNot listed in the uniform fine schedule.On your notice[2][3]

How many points is a speeding ticket in New Hampshire?

All 19 point values
  • Handheld phone use4 pts[12]
  • Speeding in a work zone4 pts[12]
  • Negligent driving4 pts[2][12]
  • Yellow line violation or improper passing4 pts[2][12]
  • No proof of insurance4 pts[2][12]
  • Expired registration2 pts[2][12]
  • Failure to obey inspection requirements1 pt[2][12]
  • Passing a stopped school bus6 pts[2][12]
  • Reckless driving6 pts[2][12]
  • DUI6 pts[2][12]
  • Driving after revocation or suspension6 pts[2][12]
How points work in New Hampshire

New Hampshire adds 1 to 6 demerit points when you are convicted. Points count by violation date in calendar years, not a rolling window. Drivers 21 and older face a suspension at 12 points in one calendar year, and younger drivers at lower totals. Points show on a certified record for 3 years from the violation date.[2][12]

Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →

When can you lose your license?

  1. 12 ptsin 12 monthsAge 21 or older[2][12]
  2. 18 ptsin 24 monthsAge 21 or older[2][12]
  3. 24 ptsin 36 monthsAge 21 or older[2][12]
  4. 9 ptsin 12 monthsAge 18 to 20[2][12]
  5. 6 ptsin 12 monthsUnder 18[2][12]
Full wording of each rule
  • 12 points in 12 months: Age 21 or older: up to 3 months of suspension for 12 points in one calendar year
  • 18 points in 24 months: Age 21 or older: up to 6 months for 18 points in 2 calendar years
  • 24 points in 36 months: Age 21 or older: up to 1 year for 24 points in 3 calendar years
  • 9 points in 12 months: Age 18 to 20: up to 3 months for 9 points in one calendar year
  • 6 points in 12 months: Under 18: up to 3 months for 6 points in one calendar year
  • Not answering a ticket within 30 days, or not paying a court fine: license suspended until you resolve it

Getting your license back after a suspension costs $100 in New Hampshire, before any course or court costs.[7][15]

Drivers under 21

Lower point limits apply: 9 points in a calendar year for ages 18 to 20 and 6 points for drivers under 18. Holders of an original or youth license under 20 can also be suspended after a hearing for certain offenses, for 20 days on a first offense, 45 days on a second and 90 days on a third.[2][12][15]

Can Driver improvement course keep a ticket off your record in New Hampshire?

It can help. Takes 3 points off your most recent point total, but only when DMV decides whether to suspend you.[2][14]

How often: One 3-point reduction in any 3 full calendar years in a row.

Official list of approved schools ↗

Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →

Who qualifies, CDL drivers and cost

Takes 3 points off your most recent point total, but only when DMV decides whether to suspend you. The ticket is not dismissed and the points still show on your driving record.[2][14]

Who can use it: You need at least 3 points. The course must be on the DMV approved list and finished within the period the points are counted for. A court or a DMV hearing can also order it.[2][14]

Cost: The rule caps the course fee at $50.[2]

Do school and work zones cost more?

School zones

Not doubled. In a posted school zone the limit drops 10 mph below the usual limit for 45 minutes before school opens and after it closes, and the normal speeding fines apply.[3][8]

Work zones

Higher fine. Speeding in a staffed highway work zone on a state road carries a $250 to $500 fine ($310 on the schedule), and failing to yield there is $150 plus the assessment. It adds 4 points.[3][10][12]

When is your ticket due?

  1. 30daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[4][13]
    Details

    Plead guilty, no contest or not guilty with the DMV. If you miss it: A $50 late fee is added and your license is suspended 30 days later. A bench warrant can also be issued.

  2. 30daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the notice date[7]
    Details

    Suspension takes effect after a default. If you miss it: Your license stays suspended until you pay or appear and pay the $100 restoration fee.

  3. 30daysPay the fine after a guilty finding when you missed courtfrom the notice date[4][5]
    Details

    Pay the fine after a guilty finding when you missed court. If you miss it: You are defaulted and your license is suspended.

  4. Date on noticeLast day to appealset by the court
    Details

    Appeal a conviction

What happens if you don't respond

If you don't answer within 30 days, or skip a court date, you are defaulted. A $50 late fee is added to the fine, and DMV suspends your license 30 days later without more notice if the officer handed you the ticket. A judge can also issue a bench warrant. Missing a pretrial conference or trial means a guilty finding and a bill for the full fine. To get your license back you pay the fine and a $100 restoration fee.[4][5][7][13][15][16]

Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?

Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?

New Hampshire is in both compacts. If an out-of-state driver doesn't answer a New Hampshire ticket, the home state is told and can suspend the license. New Hampshire adds points for convictions in other states that match a New Hampshire pointable offense, and suspends drivers who leave out-of-state tickets unpaid.[2][3][15]

How out-of-state tickets work →

How much will it raise your insurance in New Hampshire?

One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 25% on average in New Hampshire[1], from a clean-record average of $1,608 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $1,206 on top of the fine.

Averages from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote. Insurers differ, and many look back three to five years.

Where are the official pages?

What else do people ask?

How do points work in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire adds 1 to 6 demerit points when you are convicted. Points count by violation date in calendar years, not a rolling window. Drivers 21 and older face a suspension at 12 points in one calendar year, and younger drivers at lower totals. Points show on a certified record for 3 years from the violation date.

How many points before your license is at risk in New Hampshire?

12 points in 12 months: Age 21 or older: up to 3 months of suspension for 12 points in one calendar year.

Can traffic school keep a ticket off my record in New Hampshire?

Driver improvement course: Takes 3 points off your most recent point total, but only when DMV decides whether to suspend you. The ticket is not dismissed and the points still show on your driving record. Limit: One 3-point reduction in any 3 full calendar years in a row.

How long do I have to pay or respond to a ticket in New Hampshire?

30 days from the citation. If you miss it: A $50 late fee is added and your license is suspended 30 days later. A bench warrant can also be issued.

Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to New Hampshire?

New Hampshire is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to New Hampshire. New Hampshire is in both compacts. If an out-of-state driver doesn't answer a New Hampshire ticket, the home state is told and can suspend the license. New Hampshire adds points for convictions in other states that match a New Hampshire pointable offense, and suspends drivers who leave out-of-state tickets unpaid.

How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in New Hampshire?

About 25% on average for full coverage, according to ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026. Your insurer's rate can differ a lot from the average.

Sources

New Hampshire law and DMV sources (16)
  1. AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
  2. N.H. Admin. Rules Saf-C 200 (Saf-C 212 Uniform Point System), New Hampshire General Court / Department of Safety.
  3. Uniform Fine Schedule of Motor Vehicle Violations, Notice of Fine, DSMV 428-FS (Rev 1/24), New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles.
  4. RSA 262:44 Waiver in Lieu of Court Appearance, Default, New Hampshire General Court (RSA).
  5. RSA 502-A:19-b Pleas by Mail, Procedure, New Hampshire General Court (RSA).
  6. RSA 106-L:10 Penalty Assessment, New Hampshire General Court (RSA).
  7. RSA 263:56-a Suspension or Revocation for Default, Noncompliance, or Nonpayment of Fine, New Hampshire General Court (RSA).
  8. RSA 265:60 Basic Rule and Maximum Limits (speed fines), New Hampshire General Court (RSA).
  9. RSA 265:79-c Use of Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving, New Hampshire General Court (RSA).
  10. RSA 265:6-a Highway Construction and Maintenance, New Hampshire General Court (RSA).
  11. RSA 263:56 Authority to Suspend or Revoke License, New Hampshire General Court (RSA).
  12. Demerit Points, New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
  13. Respond to a Motor Vehicle Ticket, New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
  14. Driver Improvement Courses, New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
  15. Suspension and Restoration, New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
  16. Motor Vehicle, District Division, New Hampshire Judicial Branch.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
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