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New Hampshire Increases Patrols Statewide to Combat Impaired Driving

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM

New Hampshire is set to enhance its law enforcement presence with additional patrols aimed at curbing impaired driving.

New Hampshire is set to enhance its law enforcement presence with additional patrols aimed at curbing impaired driving. This initiative will involve collaboration among 63 local, county, and state agencies, all working together to enhance road safety.

Organized by the Governor’s Highway Safety Task Force, the program will extend across the entire state, impacting various regions. Authorities indicated that these patrol efforts are part of an ongoing strategy intended to tackle hazardous driving practices that pose risks to motorists and pedestrians alike.

The heightened enforcement measures will be in place throughout the year to address the issue of impaired driving continually.

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