New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte is calling on lawmakers to close the "DUI loophole" by increasing the penalties for refusing to take a breathalyzer test.

A bill before the House Criminal Justice Committee would close the so-called "DWI loophole" and increase the penalty for refusing impaired driving tests.

CONCORD - With families of those who have been killed by drunk drivers and law enforcement at her side, Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte called on the legislature Tuesday to strengthen the penalty for ...

State representatives who have been skeptical of changing the law on penalties for not taking a DWI test approved a new amendment Friday.

State NH has second-highest DWI test refusal rate in the nation By Kevin Landrigan Union Leader Staff Jan 19, 2026 Updated 23 hrs ago ...