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2021 Vermont Statutes
Title 23 - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
- § 1001. Rules
- § 1002. Repealed. 1981, No. 82, § 7(7).
- § 1003. State speed zones
- § 1004. Interstate highway rules
- § 1005. Regulation of parking
- § 1006. Stopping at railroad crossings
- § 1006a. Highways; emergency closure
- § 1006b. Smugglers' Notch; winter closure of Vermont Route 108; commercial vehicle operation prohibited
- § 1006c. Chain requirements for vehicles with weight ratings of more than 26, 000 pounds
- § 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
- § 1017. Speed limit in school zones
- § 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
- § 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 or when approaching stationary law enforcement and emergency vehicles or work zone
- § 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 Repealed. 2009, No. 114 (Adj.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 persons who are blind
- § 1058. Duties of pedestrians
- § 1059. Driving through safety zone
- § 1061. Turning at intersections
- § 1062. Turning prohibited
- § 1063. Starting parked vehicles
- § 1064. Signals required; general obligation to turn and move safely
- § 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
- § 1095b. Handheld use of portable electronic device prohibited
- § 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
- § 1110. Prohibited idling of motor vehicles
- § 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, windows
- § 1126. Putting glass, other items, on highway prohibited
- § 1126a. Depositing snow onto or across certain highways prohibited
- § 1127. Control in presence of animals
- § 1128. Crashes; duty to stop
- § 1129. Crashes; 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 or cannabis
- § 1134a. Motor vehicle passenger; consumption or possession of alcohol or cannabis
- § 1134b. Using tobacco or cannabis in a motor vehicle with child present
- § 1135. Trespass by motor vehicle
- § 1136. Application of subchapter; rights and obligations of bicyclists under other laws
- § 1136a. Electric bicycles
- § 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, 1182. Repealed. 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 20, eff. March 1, 1973.
- §§ 1183-1195. Repealed. 1969, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 11.
- § 1200. Definitions
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§ 1201. Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substance; criminal refusal; enhanced penalty for BAC of 0.16 or more
[Section 1201 effective until January 1, 2022; see also section 1201 effective January 1, 2022 .] -
§ 1201. Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substance; criminal refusal; enhanced penalty for BAC of 0.16 or more
[Section 1201 effective January 1, 2022; see also section 1201 effective until January 1, 2022 .] - § 1201c. Calculation of suspensions and revocations
- § 1202. Consent to taking of tests to determine blood alcohol content or presence of other drug
- § 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 conviction
- § 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 or certificate; 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 years of age; 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. Repealed. 2021, No. 76, § 33, effective July 1, 2021.
- § 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. Issuance of permits for sirens or colored lamps, or both; use of amber lamps
- § 1253. Inspection of permits
- § 1254. Repealed. 1971, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 32.
- § 1255. Exceptions
- § 1256. Motorcycles; headgear
- § 1257. Eye protection
- § 1258. Child restraint systems; persons under age 18
- § 1259. Safety belts; persons 18 years of age or older
- § 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
- §§ 1321-1324. 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. Weight limits in cities; adoption by towns or incorporated villages of State limits; limits on class 1 town highways
- § 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. Exceptions for construction and maintenance equipment; fire apparatus; and heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicles
- § 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
- § 1433. Reasonable access
- § 1434. Penalties
- § 1435. Enforcement plan
- § 1436. Statewide Municipal Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Fund
- § 1437. Exception for towaway trailer transporter combination
- § 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
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