Vermont driving laws

““Use” means the use of a portable electronic device in any way that is not a hands-free use, including an operator of a motor vehicle holding a portable electronic device in the operator’s hand or hands while operating a motor vehicle.”

“a motor vehicle on a public highway in Vermont, including while the vehicle is stationary, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other temporary delays.”

“subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100.00 and not more than $200.00 for a first violation, and of not less than $250.00 and not more than $500.00 for a second or subsequent violation within any two-year period.”

“shall have four points assessed against his or her driving record for a first conviction and five points assessed for a second or subsequent conviction”

“An individual convicted of violating this section outside the areas designated in subdivision (2) of this subsection shall have two points assessed against his or her driving record.”

“An individual under 18 years of age shall not use any portable electronic device as defined in subdivision 4(82) of this title while operating a moving motor vehicle”

“when the person’s alcohol concentration is: (A) 0.08 or more; or (B) 0.02 or more if the person is operating a school bus as defined in subdivision 4(34) of this title; or (C) 0.04 or more if the person is operating a commercial vehicle”

“Operate, attempt to operate, or be in actual physical control on a highway of a vehicle when the person’s blood alcohol concentration is 0.02 or more.”

“For a first offense, a person shall serve suspension of the person’s operator’s license and privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a period of 90 days and shall be automatically reinstated after the 90-day period.”

“For a first offense, a civil penalty of $300.00 and suspension of the person’s operator’s license and privilege to operate a motor vehicle for a period of 180 days”

“the person refused to submit to a test, the Commissioner shall suspend the person’s operating license or nonresident operating privilege or the privilege of an unlicensed operator to operate a vehicle for a period of six months”

“A person who violates section 1201 of this title may be fined not more than $750.00 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.”

“The Commissioner shall immediately suspend the operator’s operating license or nonresident operating privilege or the privilege of an unlicensed operator to operate a vehicle, as applicable, for a period of 90 days”

“if any person 18 years of age or older is occupying a seating position that has been manufactured with a federally approved safety belt system and is not restrained by the safety belt system while the motor vehicle is in motion on a public highway”

“This section may be enforced only if a law enforcement officer has detained the operator of a motor vehicle for another suspected traffic violation.”

“a child under two years of age shall be properly secured in a federally approved rear-facing child restraint system with a harness”

“shall be properly secured in a forward-facing federally approved child restraint system with a harness until the child reaches the weight or height limit of the child restraint system as set by the manufacturer”

“a child under eight years of age who is not properly secured in a federally approved child restraint system in accordance with subdivision (1) or (2) of this subsection shall be properly secured in a booster seat”

“a child under 13 years of age shall always, if practical, ride in a rear seat of a motor vehicle”

“a stationary towing and repair vehicle displaying an amber signal lamp shall proceed with caution and, if traveling on a multilane highway and safety conditions permit, make a lane change into a lane farther away from the stationary vehicle.”

“If the operator of the approaching vehicle must remain in the lane adjacent to the stationary vehicle, then the operator shall slow down to a reasonable, safe, and prudent speed given the safety conditions and posted speed limit.”

“that has stopped on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging public or private schoolchildren, shall stop his or her vehicle immediately and shall keep it stationary while the flashing red signal lights are in operation.”

“The driver of a vehicle need not stop upon a highway with separate roadways upon meeting or overtaking a school bus that is on a different roadway”

“the limits specified in this section or established pursuant to this section are maximum lawful speeds, and no individual shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed in excess of 50 miles per hour.”

“a speed limit on all or a part of any city, town, or village highway within its jurisdiction, which: (A) is not more than 50 miles per hour”

“The maximum speed for any vehicle on an Interstate in Vermont is 65 miles per hour or as posted.”

“involved in a crash in which someone is injured or there is total property damage of $3,000.00 or more shall make a written report concerning the crash to the Commissioner on forms furnished by the Commissioner.”

“The written report shall be mailed to the Commissioner within 72 hours after the crash.”

“The operator shall give his or her name, residence, license number, and the name of the owner of the motor vehicle to any person who is injured or whose property is damaged and to any enforcement officer.”

“an automobile liability policy or bond in the amounts of at least $25,000.00 for one person and $50,000.00 for two or more persons killed or injured and $10,000.00 for damages to property in any one crash.”

“A person may not operate or ride upon a motorcycle upon a highway unless he or she properly wears protective headgear of a type that conforms to the federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards”

“The requirement of this section shall not apply to occupants of fully enclosed autocycles.”

“If a motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield or screen, the operator of the motorcycle shall wear either eye glasses, goggles, or a protective face shield when operating the vehicle.”

“any licensed person may apply to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for a learner’s permit for the operation of a motorcycle in the form prescribed by the Commissioner.”

“to operate a three-wheeled motorcycle only, or to operate any motorcycle, upon the public highways for a period of 120 days from the date of issuance.”

“may operate a motorcycle, with no passengers, only during daylight hours and then only if he or she has upon his or her person a valid motorcycle learner’s permit”

“If you are 16 or 17 years old and have a valid Junior Driver's License, you MUST have a parent or legal guardian sign the Motorcycle Learner Permit Application.”

“A motorcycle permit is valid 120 days from the issue date and may be renewed only twice.”

“The Motorcycle Learner's Permit-holder is not allowed to carry any passengers. The Motorcycle Learner's Permit is valid in Vermont only.”

“Successful completion exempts students from the Vermont motorcycle written and skills tests required for a motorcycle endorsement.”

“You must pass a 25-question, multiple-choice knowledge exam (80% or better) based on the material in the motorcycle manual.”

“No person shall operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.”

“The operator of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.”

“No motorcycle or motor-driven cycle may be operated in the same lane with, and alongside or closer than 10 feet ahead of, or 10 feet behind another motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or other motor vehicle.”