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Committee unanimously adopts equipment standards for steering, suspension and tire tread
Summary
Amendment 1022H merged prior proposals and the committee voted 16–0 to recommend passage of HB 1362, adding steering, suspension and tire‑tread specifications to RSA 266 and clarifying braking/lining language.
The House Transportation Committee unanimously recommended passage of House Bill 1362, adopting replacement amendment 1022H that merged earlier changes and added statutory steering, suspension and tire‑tread language into RSA 266. The committee’s recorded vote was 16–0 in favor of the amendment and the bill as amended.
Sponsor supporters explained the measure as a housekeeping and safety update to statutory equipment requirements following repeal of the vehicle‑inspection program in earlier sessions. The amendment incorporates minimum steering‑linkage and suspension criteria, observable roadside tire‑tread thresholds and clarifies brake‑lining references consistent with RSA 266.
Representative Gorski said the amendment puts manufacturer‑recommended minimums into statute and fills omissions in RSA 266 around steering and suspension. Committee members noted the measure provides clear statutory language inspectors and law enforcement can reference when identifying visible, unsafe conditions on the roadway.
The committee adopted the merged amendment and voted unanimously to recommend the bill as amended; the recommendation will move the measure to the House calendar.
