STATE STATUTES & CODES

VERMONT STATUTES AND CODES

Chapter 13 - OPERATION OF VEHICLES (Contains: §§ 1001 – 1492)

• § 1001 -   Regulations
• § 1002 -   Repealed. 1981, No. 82, § 7(7)
• § 1003 -   State speed zones
• § 1004 -   Interstate highway rules
• § 1005 -   Parking regulations
• § 1006 -   Stopping at railroad crossings
• § 1006a -   Highways; emergency closure
• § 1006b -   Smugglers notch; winter closure of Vermont Route 108
• § 1006c -   Trucks and buses; chains and tire requirements
• § 1007 -   Local speed limits
• § 1007a -   Neighborhood electric vehicles; speed limit
• § 1008 -   Regulations in municipalities
• § 1008a -   Regulation of motor vehicles at state airports
• § 1009 -   Restrictions of controlled-access roadway
• § 1010 -   Special occasions; town highway maintenance
• § 1011 -   Applicability of this chapter
• § 1012 -   Obedience to enforcement officers
• § 1013 -   Authority of enforcement officers
• § 1014 -   Persons riding animals
• § 1015 -   Authorized emergency vehicles
• § 1016 -   Reports of arrests
• § 1021 -   Obedience to traffic-control devices
• § 1022 -   Traffic-control signals
• § 1023 -   Pedestrian-control signals
• § 1024 -   Flashing signals
• § 1025 -   Standards
• § 1026 -   Lane control signals
• § 1027 -   Unauthorized signs, signals or markings
• § 1028 -   Interference with devices or signals
• § 1029 -   Municipal signs
• § 1031 -   Driving to right
• § 1032 -   Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
• § 1033 -   Passing on the left
• § 1034 -   Passing on the right
• § 1035 -   Limitations
• § 1036 -   No-passing zones
• § 1037 -   One-way roadways and rotaries
• § 1038 -   Driving on roadways laned for traffic
• § 1039 -   Following too closely
• § 1040 -   Driving on divided highways
• § 1041 -   Restricted access roadways
• § 1042 -   Restricting the use of town highways
• § 1043 -   Operation of neighborhood electric vehicles; vehicle sales requirements
• § 1046 -   Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
• § 1047 -   Vehicle turning left
• § 1048 -   Stop or yield intersections
• § 1049 -   Vehicle entering from private road
• § 1050 -   Operation on approach of law enforcement and emergency vehicles
• § 1050a -   Authorized highway maintenance vehicles
• § 1051 -   Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks
• § 1052 -   Crossing except at crosswalks
• § 1053 -   Drivers to exercise due care
• § 1054 -   Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks
• § 1055 -   Pedestrians on roadways
• § 1056 -   Highway solicitations
• § 1057 -   Duty toward blind persons
• § 1058 -   Duties of pedestrians
• § 1059 -   Driving through safety zone
• § 1061 -   Turning at intersections
• § 1062 -   Turning prohibited
• § 1063 -   Starting parked vehicles
• § 1064 -   Signals required
• § 1065 -   Hand signals
• § 1071 -   Railroad grade crossings
• § 1072 -   -Certain vehicles must stop
• § 1073 -   -Heavy equipment
• § 1074 -   Vehicle entering roadway
• § 1075 -   Passing school bus
• § 1076 -   Commercial motor vehicles; railroad crossings
• § 1081 -   Basic rule and maximum limits
• § 1082 -   Slow-moving vehicles
• § 1083 -   Special speed limitations
• § 1091 -   Negligent operation; grossly negligent operation
• § 1092 -   Damaging surface of road
• § 1093 -   Smoke screen device
• § 1094 -   Operation without consent of owner; aggravated operation without consent of owner
• § 1095 -   Operating with television set installed
• § 1096 -   General penalties
• § 1097 -   Excessive speed
• § 1098 -   Disposition of pending cases
• § 1101 -   Stopping, standing or parking
• § 1102 -   Removal of stopped vehicles
• § 1103 -   Repealed. 1973, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.
• § 1104 -   Stopping prohibited
• § 1105 -   Additional parking regulations
• § 1106 -   Limitations on use of state highway facilities
• § 1111 -   Unattended motor vehicle
• § 1112 -   Closed highways
• § 1113 -   Limitations on backing
• § 1114 -   Riding on motorcycles and mopeds
• § 1115 -   -Operating motorcycles and mopeds on roadways laned for traffic
• § 1116 -   -Clinging to other vehicles
• § 1117 -   -Footrests and handlebars
• § 1118 -   Obstruction to driver's view
• § 1119 -   Opening and closing vehicle doors
• § 1120 -   Repealed. 1983, No. 102 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.
• § 1121 -   Coasting prohibited
• § 1122 -   Following fire apparatus prohibited
• § 1123 -   Driving over fire hose prohibited
• § 1124 -   Position of operator
• § 1125 -   Obstructing windshields
• § 1126 -   Putting glass, etc., on highway prohibited
• § 1126a -   Depositing snow onto or across certain highways prohibited
• § 1127 -   Control in presence of horses and cattle
• § 1128 -   Accidents-Duty to stop
• § 1129 -   Accidents-Reports
• § 1130 -   Permitting unlicensed person to operate
• § 1131 -   Warning signal
• § 1132 -   Driving on sidewalk
• § 1133 -   Attempting to elude a police officer
• § 1134 -   Motor vehicle operator; consumption or possession of alcohol
• § 1134a -   Motor vehicle passenger; consumption or possession of alcohol
• § 1135 -   Trespass by motor vehicle
• § 1136 -   Application of subchapter
• § 1137 -   Riding on bicycles
• § 1138 -   Clinging to motor vehicles
• § 1139 -   Riding on roadways and bicycle paths
• § 1140 -   Carrying articles
• § 1141 -   Equipment on bicycles
• § 1141a -   Electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMD); required equipment; operation
• § 1142 -   Penalties
• § 1143 -   Not evidence of negligence
• § 1181 -   1181, 1182. Repealed. 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 20, eff. March 1, 1973.
• § 1183 -   1183-1195. Repealed. 1969, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 11.
• § 1200 -   Definitions
• § 1201 -   Operating vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor or other substance; criminal refusal
• § 1201c -   Calculation of suspensions, and revocations
• § 1202 -   Consent to taking of tests to determine blood alcohol content
• § 1203 -   Administration of tests; retention of test and videotape
• § 1203a -   Independent chemical test; blood tests
• § 1203b -   Duty to report blood test results
• § 1204 -   Permissive inferences
• § 1205 -   Civil suspension; summary procedure
• § 1206 -   Suspension of license for driving while under influence, reinstatement
• § 1207 -   Repealed. 1973, No. 79, § 9, eff. May 23, 1973.
• § 1208 -   Suspensions for subsequent convictions
• § 1209 -   Repealed. 1973, No. 79, § 9, eff. May 23, 1973.
• § 1209a -   Conditions of reinstatement; alcohol and driving education; screening; therapy programs
• § 1210 -   Penalties
• § 1211 -   Construction of cross references
• § 1212 -   Conditions of release; arrest upon violation
• § 1213 -   [Reserved for future use.]
• § 1213a -   Immobilization of vehicle
• § 1213b -   Forfeiture of vehicle
• § 1213c -   Immobilization and forfeiture proceedings
• § 1214 -   Repealed. 1991, No. 55, § 20.
• § 1215 -   Injunctive relief
• § 1216 -   Persons under 21; alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more
• § 1217 -   [Reserved for future use.]
• § 1218 -   Commercial motor vehicles; 0.04
• § 1219 -   Commercial motor vehicle; detectable amount; out-of-service
• § 1220 -   Enforcement; sobriety checkpoints; safe highway accident reduction project; mobile evidentiary breath alcohol testing equipment funding
• § 1220a -   DUI enforcement special fund
• § 1221 -   Condition of vehicle
• § 1221a -   Defective equipment warning
• § 1222 -   Inspection of registered vehicles
• § 1222a -   Emissions of diesel-powered commercial vehicles
• § 1223 -   -Prohibitions
• § 1224 -   Inspection certificates
• § 1225 -   Penalty
• § 1226 -   Reciprocity
• § 1227 -   Certified inspection mechanics
• § 1228 -   Mechanic certification; inspection designation; revocation
• § 1229 -   Rules
• § 1230 -   Charge
• § 1231 -   Administrative penalties
• § 1241 -   Locking device
• § 1242 -   Safety glass
• § 1243 -   Lights
• § 1244 -   -Illumination required
• § 1245 -   -Illumination required on motorcycles
• § 1246 -   -Restrictions
• § 1247 -   Approval of lighting devices
• § 1248 -   Taillights
• § 1249 -   Directional signal lamps
• § 1250 -   Clearance lamps
• § 1251 -   Sirens and colored signal lamps
• § 1252 -   Uses of sirens or colored lamps or both
• § 1253 -   Inspection of permits
• § 1254 -   Repealed. 1971, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 32.
• § 1255 -   Exceptions
• § 1256 -   Motorcycles-Headgear
• § 1257 -   -Face protection
• § 1258 -   Child restraint systems; persons under age 16
• § 1259 -   Safety belts; persons age 16 and over
• § 1281 -   Additional equipment
• § 1281a -   Optional equipment
• § 1282 -   Operator, equipment and inspection
• § 1283 -   Identification and equipment of school buses
• § 1284 -   Vehicle maintenance
• § 1285 -   Pupil instruction
• § 1286 -   Penalties
• § 1287 -   Multifunction school activity bus
• § 1301 -   Emergency exits
• § 1302 -   Rubber tires on trucks; number of trailers
• § 1303 -   Flares required
• § 1304 -   -Use
• § 1305 -   Mirror required
• § 1306 -   Rear wheel flaps
• § 1307 -   Brake equipment required
• § 1308 -   Performance ability of brakes
• § 1321 -   1321-1324. Repealed. 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 20, eff. March 1, 1973.
• § 1341 -   Trailer coaches-Safety chain
• § 1342 -   -Fire extinguisher
• § 1343 -   Repealed. 1971, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 32.
• § 1344 -   Riding in trailer coaches
• § 1361 -   Lights on vehicles other than motor vehicles
• § 1362 -   Night operation
• § 1391 -   Tire and axle limits
• § 1391a -   Penalties for overweight operation
• § 1392 -   Gross limits on highways
• § 1392a -   Authority of commissioner to delegate permitting functions
• § 1393 -   Limits in incorporated villages and cities
• § 1394 -   -Designation of class 1 town highways
• § 1395 -   Repealed. 1993, No. 186 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.
• § 1396 -   Special limits for bridges and highways
• § 1397 -   -Signs
• § 1398 -   -Certified statement to be filed
• § 1399 -   Construction and maintenance equipment; fire apparatus
• § 1400 -   Permit to operate in excess of weight and size limits; state highways
• § 1400a -   Special local highway and bridge limits; reimbursement for damages; special permits
• § 1400b -   Filing of restrictions, publication
• § 1400c -   Gross limits on town highways and bridges
• § 1400d -   Agricultural service vehicles
• § 1401 -   -Contents of permit
• § 1402 -   Overweight, width, height, and length permits; fees
• § 1403 -   -Expiration or revocation
• § 1404 -   Bond required
• § 1405 -   Actions against the bond
• § 1406 -   Federally owned vehicles
• § 1407 -   Operation of overweight vehicles
• § 1408 -   Operating vehicle in excess of registered capacity
• § 1409 -   Weighing of vehicles
• § 1410 -   Removal of overloads
• § 1411 -   Refusal to weigh vehicle or remove overload
• § 1412 -   Multiple weight violations
• § 1413 -   Disposition of impounded vehicles and loads
• § 1414 -   Reciprocal enforcement
• § 1415 -   Transfer of weight permits
• § 1431 -   Height and width limits
• § 1432 -   Length of vehicles; authorized highways
• § 1433 -   Reasonable access
• § 1434 -   Penalties
• § 1435 -   Enforcement plan
• § 1436 -   Statewide municipal commercial motor vehicle enforcement fund
• § 1451 -   Loads on passenger cars
• § 1452 -   Securing loads of wood or wood products
• § 1453 -   Baled products
• § 1454 -   Securing loads
• § 1491 -   Repealed. 1969, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. March 12, 1970.
• § 1492 -   Liability for damage defined; limitations