2012 Vermont Statutes
Title 23 Motor Vehicles
Chapter 13 OPERATION OF VEHICLES

• § 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• § 1002 Repealed. 1981, No. 82, § 7(7)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 motor vehicles and vulnerable users
• § 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, crowding, and harassment
• § 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• § 1053 Repealed. 2009, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 8.
• § 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 Entertainment picture visible to the operator
• § 1095a Junior operator use of portable electronic devices
• § 1096 General penalties
• § 1097 Excessive speed
• § 1098 Disposition of pending cases
• § 1099 Texting prohibited
• § 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 motor-driven cycles
• § 1115 Operating motorcycles and motor-driven cycles 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 animals
• § 1128 Accidents-Duty to stop
• § 1129 Accidents-Reports
• § 1130 Permitting unlicensed or impaired person to operate
• § 1131 Warning signal
• § 1132 Driving on sidewalk
• § 1133 Eluding 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; enhanced penalty for BAC of 0.16 or more
• § 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; first convictions
• § 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 and parole; arrest upon violation
• § 1213 Ignition interlock restricted driver's license; penalties
• § 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
• § 1220b Blood and breath alcohol testing 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; out of state emergency and rescue vehicles
• § 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 18
• § 1259 Safety belts; persons age 18 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 weight 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