The following information is updated periodically. However, laws and regulations can change between updates. State statutes and local ordinances are the ultimate authorities for these issues.

Points of Interest

• Vermont permits passing on the double yellow line unless a signpost specifically prohibits it for a particular section.
• It is illegal to coast in neutral.
• Motorcycle helmets must have reflective patches front and rear.

Speed Limits

Rural Interstates: Cars 65, Trucks 65
Urban Interstates: Cars 55, Trucks 55
Other Limited Access Roads: Cars 50, Trucks 50
(http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/speedlimit_laws.html)

These speed limits apply unless a different limit is posted.

Speed limits are absolute--exceeding the speed limit is illegal per se (regardless of whether it was safe under the specific conditions).

Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
Pacing: Yes
Radar: Yes
Vascar: No
Automated Speed Enforcement: Yes
Aircraft: No
Laser: Yes

Ticket Payment Methods
Consult your ticket or clerk of courts

Trial By Declaration Allowed
No

Jury Trial Allowed
Speeding: No
Parking: No
Equipment: No
DWI: Yes

Member of Nonresident Compact
Yes

Member of Driver License Compact
Yes

When and Where to File Accident Reports
Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $1,000 must be reported within 3 days to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Commissioner, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

(The rule and report form are located at http://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/pdf/DMV-VA004-Operator_Accident_Rpt.pdf)

Resident Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance is required (although some states allow posting a cash bond or such as an alternative)
Minimum Coverage Required:
Injury to one person: $25,000
All injuries: $50,000
Property Damage: $10,000
Uninsured motorist coverage is required

Phone Restrictions
Novice Drivers: All cell phone use prohibited for ages under 18, using primary enforcement
School Bus Drivers: No special restrictions
All Drivers: Text-messaging prohibited, using primary enforcement
(http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html)

Other Regulations

• The BAC level is .08%.
• Vermont has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer refusal penalty is a 6-month driver's license suspension.
• Rifles and shotguns carried in a vehicle must be unloaded; handguns may be carried loaded and concealed.
• Studded tires are permitted.
• Tire chains are not required.
• Vermont has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all passengers.
• Vermont has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 13 years of age. Children under age 5 must use approved car safety seats.
• Vermont has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
• Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

General Information
Telephone: 802/295-8869 (Department of Motor Vehicles, Traffic Tickets)
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: 802/244-8727