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New Hampshire Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)

Restricted: New Hampshire has no red-light or speed cameras.

RestrictedVerified Jul 27, 2026

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New Hampshire has no red-light or speed cameras. RSA 236:130 bars the state and its political subdivisions from "surveillance" on public ways — using a camera or other device to determine a vehicle's ownership or its occupants' identity. Exceptions include: surveillance authorized by another statute; case-by-case investigation of a specific violation, misdemeanor or felony; unrecorded Department of Transportation (DOT) incident viewing; state buildings; toll collection; named bridges; listed park-and-rides; DOT dash cams; and covered wooden bridges. Breaking the rule is a violation, or a misdemeanor for non-natural persons.

Official source: gc.nh.gov →

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Speed & Red-Light Cameras in states bordering New Hampshire

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MaineRestricted
Maine prohibits traffic surveillance cameras for enforcing violations. The only exceptions are school-bus cameras and Maine Turnpike toll enforcement.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mainelegislature.org · Full Maine rule →
MassachusettsRestricted
Massachusetts does not authorize speed cameras or red-light cameras: they are banned statewide except for toll violations. Bills to allow local cameras are pending.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
VermontConditional
Vermont has no general speed or red-light cameras. The only authorization is a temporary pilot under S.184 (Act 135 of 2024), which allows speed cameras in work zones on limited-access highways.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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