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Senate panel weighs HB776 to make wrong‑way driving an aggravated DWI offense
Summary
New Hampshire State Police told the Judiciary Committee HB776 would add wrong‑way driving on divided highways or interstates to the list of aggravating DWI circumstances after a rise in wrong‑way reports; committee members questioned how non‑impaired wrong‑way driving would be treated and how the change would affect penalties.
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on HB776, a bill that would make wrong‑way driving on controlled‑access or divided highways an aggravating factor when committed while the driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Lieutenant Chris Storm of the New Hampshire State Police told the panel wrong‑way incidents have increased and frequently involve impairment.
"HB776 ... aims to add wrong way driving to the list of aggravated DWI offenses in New Hampshire," Lieutenant Chris Storm said. "In recent years,…
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