New Hampshire Revised Statutes 263:1 – License Required; Penalty
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I. No person, except those expressly exempted under N.H. Rev. Stat. § 263:25 or other provisions of this title, shall drive any motor vehicle upon any way in this state unless such person has a valid driver‘s license, as required under the provisions of this chapter, for the class or type of vehicle being driven.
II. Any person who held a driver’s license of the appropriate class or type but whose driver’s license has been expired for not more than 12 months shall be guilty of a violation or, for a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
For details, see N.H. Rev. Stat. 651:2
III. Any person who drives a motor vehicle in this state and who has never had a license shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
II. Any person who held a driver’s license of the appropriate class or type but whose driver’s license has been expired for not more than 12 months shall be guilty of a violation or, for a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | [none] | up to $1,200 |
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 263:1
- Driver: shall mean a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle as defined in N. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:25
- License: shall mean any driver's license or any other license or permit to drive a vehicle issued under the laws of this state or a reciprocating state including:
I. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:48 - Motor vehicle: shall mean :
I. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:60 - Person: shall mean the same as provided in N. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:74
- State: shall mean :
I. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:106 - Vehicle: shall mean :
I. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:122 - Way: shall mean :
I. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:125
III. Any person who drives a motor vehicle in this state and who has never had a license shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.