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Representative proposes proof of financial responsibility at registration; committee debates enforcement and access
Summary
Representative Sue Vandercastile Lehi proposed requiring proof of insurance or a $25,000 bond at vehicle registration. Committee members debated statutory interpretation of RSA 2:64, enforcement at town clerks’ offices, barriers for new drivers and service members, and whether existing law (enforceable after an accident) suffices; sponsors agreed to further meetings rather than an immediate vote.
Representative Sue Vandercastile Lehi told the committee she was proposing a change to how the state enforces RSA 2:64 — moving proof of financial responsibility to the point of registration rather than waiting until after an accident. “There is already a law in the state of New Hampshire, RSA 2:64, which means you do not have to have insurance when registering a vehicle… If you get…
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