The multi-faceted mission of the Department of Safety encompasses protection of the lives and safety and preservation of the quality of life of New Hampshire citizens and visitors to our state on the highways, on the waterways, and in their homes and businesses. We enforce motor vehicle and highway safety laws, criminal laws, commercial vehicle regulations, fire safety, building and equipment safety laws and regulations, and boating safety laws and rules. We also provide enhanced 911 emergency communications statewide, and are responsible for homeland safety and emergency management activities.

	News and Events
	June 25, 2009 Lebanon DMV location closed due to poor air quality. Customers should go to the Claremont office to process DMV transactions. June 22, 2009 Enforcement Of Boating Under The Influence Laws To Be Stepped Up This Weekend June 18, 2009 Rochester DMV Office to Close June 12, 2009 Moorings, Etc., Temporarily Prohibited In Weirs Beach Area May 11, 2009 Farm Equipment Vulnerable To Crashes, Official Warns
	Of Interest
	2008 Homeland Security Grants Aerial Photos of Tornado Damage, as provided by the NH Civil Air Patrol NH Storm Resource Center The New Driver License Boating Education Program Fire Safe Cigarette Law