Class VI Roads / Private Roads

Weirs guy · 01-14-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tummyman

I'd be interested in any comments about Class VI roads in general.

adopt a "dont ask, dont tell" policy unless you have an issue

Sue Doe-Nym · 01-14-2010, 02:15 PM

New Hampshire has seven classifications of PUBLIC highways ranging from Class I through Class VI (there is also a class III-a). Please note that these are public roads as opposed to private roads and should not be confused with plowing or associations. See RSA229:5(I) and specifically RSA 229:5, VII which pertains to Class VI roads. Be careful because roads can go back and forth between V and VI depending on maintenance by the town. Also, there can be "gates and bars" on a Class VI road but it is still open to the pubic. If you think all this is confusing you are right. It is best if you do your own research and learn about the intracacies rather than get incorrect information from well meaning neighbors and friends who are not that knowledgeable. Calss VI roads are further confusing since after defining all of the othger classes of roads, Class VI roads are defined as "all other existing public ways" that are not otherwise classified.

Good luck!

SAMIAM · 01-14-2010, 07:31 PM

WiFi....Thank you for reminding me when the town plowed driveways for $25 per season.
At that time,the town paid $15 per hour for a driver with his own truck.I remember well.....In the early 70's,Mel Borrin and I had a route on Moultonborough neck.We traveled together in case one of us got stuck.We had every side road and driveway from Kona Farm to long Island and Geneva point.We frequently worked 36 to 50 hours straight durring some of the big storms back then.In case any of you thought Mel is just a gentleman realtor.....I can tell you that he is quite a guy.

wifi · 01-15-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

....In case any of you thought Mel is just a gentleman realtor.....I can tell you that he is quite a guy.

I was on the FD with Mel for many, many, .... years. I agree with you.

01-14-2010, 02:15 PM	#2
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,425 Thanks: 743 Thanked 788 Times in 413 Posts	New Hampshire has seven classifications of PUBLIC highways ranging from Class I through Class VI (there is also a class III-a). Please note that these are public roads as opposed to private roads and should not be confused with plowing or associations. See RSA229:5(I) and specifically RSA 229:5, VII which pertains to Class VI roads. Be careful because roads can go back and forth between V and VI depending on maintenance by the town. Also, there can be "gates and bars" on a Class VI road but it is still open to the pubic. If you think all this is confusing you are right. It is best if you do your own research and learn about the intracacies rather than get incorrect information from well meaning neighbors and friends who are not that knowledgeable. Calss VI roads are further confusing since after defining all of the othger classes of roads, Class VI roads are defined as "all other existing public ways" that are not otherwise classified. Good luck!

01-14-2010, 07:31 PM	#3
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	WiFi....Thank you for reminding me when the town plowed driveways for $25 per season. At that time,the town paid $15 per hour for a driver with his own truck.I remember well.....In the early 70's,Mel Borrin and I had a route on Moultonborough neck.We traveled together in case one of us got stuck.We had every side road and driveway from Kona Farm to long Island and Geneva point.We frequently worked 36 to 50 hours straight durring some of the big storms back then.In case any of you thought Mel is just a gentleman realtor.....I can tell you that he is quite a guy.