New Hampshire Truck Lane Restrictions
New Hampshire has no truck-only lane rule. Keep right if you're slower than traffic, and don't camp in the left lane of a multilane road if you're holding people up at or under the limit (RSA 265:16). That goes for cars and trucks alike. The fine is $50 plus the penalty assessment.
Which lanes a truck can use in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has no truck-only lane rule. Keep right if you're slower than traffic, and don't camp in the left lane of a multilane road if you're holding people up at or under the limit (RSA 265:16). That goes for cars and trucks alike. The fine is $50 plus the penalty assessment.
Roads, exceptions, and signs
- Where it applies: Statewide, all roadways. No weight- or class-based truck restriction.
- General rule: RSA 265:16 (drive on right side; slower traffic keep right; no continuous impeding left-lane travel).
- The left-lane rule targets anyone who impedes traffic, not trucks specifically. The $50 fine plus penalty assessment is set in the statute itself.
What a lane violation costs
$50 plus the state penalty assessment (about $62 total).
New Hampshire Truck Lane FAQ
Can a truck drive in the left lane in New Hampshire?
Is there a truck lane restriction in New Hampshire?
What is the fine for a lane violation in New Hampshire?
Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXI/265/265-16.htm. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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