New Hampshire · New Hampshire RSA — Title XXI, Motor Vehicles

N.H. RSA (Motor Vehicles) § 262:40-c: Abandoning a Vehicle; Penalty

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Leaving a motor vehicle unattended for over 24 hours on someone else's property or public property without permission constitutes abandonment. Violation results in a fine between $100–$500, potential license suspension, and possible assessment of towing and storage costs.

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