“Habitual offender" is a status in New Hampshire earned by a driver whose record shows a specified number of accumulated motor vehicle convictions committed within a five year period. A person certified habitual offender will face a license loss of one to four years. Driving in New Hampshire during the period of habitual offender suspension, or during any time thereafter when the license has not been restored by the NH Division of Motor Vehicles, can result in a felony crime punishable by mandatory incarceration of not less than one year and not more than five years.
A driver is certified habitual offender in NH when he or she accumulates, during a five year period:
•three serious motor vehicle convictions,•twelve less serious motor vehicle convictions,•a combination of one serious and eight less serious motor vehicle convictions, or•a combination of two serious and four less serious motor vehicle convictions.The habitual offender certification formula is described in more detail in the Parts below.
Part I – Three or More Serious Convictions
A driver is certified habitual offender in NH if there are three or more motor vehicle convictions, singularly or in combination, of the following offenses:
•false statement relative to the payment of a resident tax;•altered or forged certificates of title;•concealing identity of a vehicle;•taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent;•unlawful possession of motor vehicle master keys;•false name used applying for driver’s license;•driving after suspension;•conduct after an accident;•disobeying an officer;•reckless driving;•driving while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs (DWI/DUI);•aggravated DWI/DUI;•manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; •negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;•conviction of any felony in which a motor vehicle is used; •illegal racing;•unlawful passing of a school bus;•operating after deemed habitual offender;•possession of drugs in a motor vehicle;•negligent driving.Part II – Twelve or More Less Serious Convictions
A driver is certified habitual offender in NH if there are twelve or more motor vehicle convictions, singularly or in combination, of the following offenses:
•roadway line violations;•speeding;•driver’s license required;•proof of financial responsibility.Part III – Combination of Serious and Less Serious Offenses
A driver is certified habitual offender in NH if there is a combination of one serious motor vehicle conviction listed in Part I above and at least eight less serious motor vehicle convictions listed in Part II, singularly or in combination. A driver is also certified habitual offender in NH if there is a combination of two serious motor vehicle convictions listed in Part I and at least four less serious motor vehicle convictions listed in Part II.
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