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Operation Of Vehicles

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Regulations

Repealed. 1981, No. 82, § 7(7).

State speed zones

Interstate highway rules

Parking regulations

Stopping at railroad crossings

Highways; emergency closure

Smugglers' Notch; winter closure of Vermont Route 108; commercial vehicle operation prohibited

Chain requirements for vehicles with weight ratings of more than 26, 000 pounds

Local speed limits

Neighborhood electric vehicles; speed limit

Regulations in municipalities

Regulation of motor vehicles at State airports

Restrictions of controlled-access roadway

Special occasions; town highway maintenance

Applicability of this chapter

Obedience to enforcement officers

Authority of enforcement officers

Persons riding animals

Authorized emergency vehicles

Reports of arrests

Obedience to traffic-control devices

Traffic-control signals

Pedestrian-control signals

Flashing signals

Standards

Lane control signals

Unauthorized signs, signals, or markings

Interference with devices or signals

Municipal signs

Driving to right

Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions

Passing motor vehicles and vulnerable users

Passing on the right

Limitations

No-passing zones

One-way roadways and rotaries

Driving on roadways laned for traffic

Following too closely, crowding, and harassment

Driving on divided highways

Restricted access roadways

Restricting the use of town highways

Operation of neighborhood electric vehicles

Vehicle approaching or entering intersection

Vehicle turning left

Stop or yield intersections

Vehicle entering from private road

Operation on approach of law enforcement and emergency vehicles

Authorized highway maintenance vehicles

Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks

Crossing except at crosswalks

Repealed. 2009, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 8.

Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks

Pedestrians on roadways

Highway solicitations

Duty toward persons who are blind

Duties of pedestrians

Driving through safety zone

Turning at intersections

Turning prohibited

Starting parked vehicles

Signals required; general obligation to turn and move safely

Hand signals

Railroad grade crossings

Certain vehicles must stop

Heavy equipment

Vehicle entering roadway

Passing school bus

Commercial motor vehicles; railroad crossings

Basic rule and maximum limits

Slow-moving vehicles

Special speed limitations

Negligent operation; grossly negligent operation

Damaging surface of road

Smoke screen device

Operation without consent of owner; aggravated operation without consent of owner

Entertainment picture visible to the operator

Junior operator use of portable electronic devices

Handheld use of portable electronic device prohibited

General penalties

Excessive speed

Disposition of pending cases

Texting prohibited

Stopping, standing, or parking

Removal of stopped vehicles

Repealed. 1973, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.

Stopping prohibited

Additional parking regulations

Limitations on use of State highway facilities

Prohibited idling of motor vehicles

Unattended motor vehicle

Closed highways

Limitations on backing

Riding on motorcycles and motor-driven cycles

Operating motorcycles and motor-driven cycles on roadways laned for traffic

Clinging to other vehicles

Footrests and handlebars

Obstruction to driver's view

Opening and closing vehicle doors

Repealed. 1983, No. 102 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.

Coasting prohibited

Following fire apparatus prohibited

Driving over fire hose prohibited

Position of operator

Obstructing windshields, windows

Putting glass, other items, on highway prohibited

Depositing snow onto or across certain highways prohibited

Control in presence of animals

Accidents-Duty to stop

Accidents-Reports

Permitting unlicensed or impaired person to operate

Warning signal

Driving on sidewalk

Eluding a police officer

Motor vehicle operator; consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana

Motor vehicle passenger; consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana

Using tobacco or marijuana in a motor vehicle with child present

Trespass by motor vehicle

Application of subchapter; rights and obligations of bicyclists under other laws

Riding on bicycles

Clinging to motor vehicles

Riding on roadways and bicycle paths

Carrying articles

Equipment on bicycles

Electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMD); required equipment; operation

Penalties

Not evidence of negligence

Sections
1181, 1182 Repealed

1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), Section 20, eff. March 1, 1973.

Sections
1183-1195 Repealed

1969, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), Section 11.

Definitions

Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substance; criminal refusal; enhanced penalty for BAC of 0.16 or more

Calculation of suspensions, and revocations

Consent to taking of tests to determine blood alcohol content or presence of other drug

Administration of tests; retention of test and videotape

Independent chemical test; blood tests

Duty to report blood test results

Permissive inferences

Civil suspension; summary procedure

Suspension of license for driving while under influence; first conviction

Repealed. 1973, No. 79, § 9, eff. May 23, 1973.

Suspensions for subsequent convictions

Repealed. 1973, No. 79, § 9, eff. May 23, 1973.

Conditions of reinstatement; alcohol and driving education; screening; therapy programs

Penalties

Construction of cross references

Conditions of release and parole; arrest upon violation

Ignition interlock restricted driver's license or certificate; penalties

Immobilization of vehicle

Forfeiture of vehicle

Immobilization and forfeiture proceedings

Repealed. 1991, No. 55, § 20.

Injunctive relief

Persons under 21 years of age; alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more

[Reserved for future use.]

Commercial motor vehicles; 0.04

Commercial motor vehicle; detectable amount; out-of-service

Enforcement; sobriety checkpoints; safe highway accident reduction project; mobile evidentiary breath alcohol testing equipment funding

DUI Enforcement Special Fund

Blood and Breath Alcohol Testing Special Fund

Condition of vehicle

Defective equipment warning

Inspection of registered vehicles

Emissions of diesel-powered commercial vehicles

Prohibitions

Inspection certificates

Penalty

Reciprocity

Certified inspection mechanics

Mechanic certification; inspection designation; revocation

Rules

Charge

Administrative penalties

Locking device

Safety glass

Lights

Illumination required

Illumination required on motorcycles

Restrictions

Approval of lighting devices

Taillights

Directional signal lamps

Clearance lamps

Sirens and colored signal lamps; out-of-state emergency and rescue vehicles

Issuance of permits for sirens or colored lamps, or both; use of amber lamps

Inspection of permits

Repealed. 1971, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 32.

Exceptions

Motorcycles-Headgear

Eye protection

Child restraint systems; persons under age 18

Safety belts; persons age 18 or over

Additional equipment

Optional equipment

Operator, equipment and inspection

Identification and equipment of school buses

Vehicle maintenance

Pupil instruction

Penalties

Multifunction school activity bus

Emergency exits

Rubber tires on trucks; number of trailers

Flares required

Use

Mirror required

Rear wheel flaps

Brake equipment required

Performance ability of brakes

Sections
1321-1324 Repealed

1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), Section 20, eff. March 1, 1973.

Trailer coaches-Safety chain

Fire extinguisher

Repealed. 1971, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 32.

Riding in trailer coaches

Lights on vehicles other than motor vehicles

Night operation

Tire and axle limits

Penalties for overweight operation

Gross weight limits on highways

Authority of Commissioner to delegate permitting functions

Weight limits in cities; adoption by towns or incorporated villages of State limits; limits on class 1 town highways

Designation of class 1 town highways

Repealed. 1993, No. 186 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.

Special limits for bridges and highways

Signs

Certified statement to be filed

Construction and maintenance equipment; fire apparatus

Permit to operate in excess of weight and size limits; State highways

Special local highway and bridge limits; reimbursement for damages; special permits

Filing of restrictions, publication

Gross limits on town highways and bridges

Agricultural service vehicles

Contents of permit

Overweight, width, height, and length permits; fees

Expiration or revocation

Bond required

Actions against the bond

Federally owned vehicles

Operation of overweight vehicles

Operating vehicle in excess of registered capacity

Weighing of vehicles

Removal of overloads

Refusal to weigh vehicle or remove overload

Multiple weight violations

Disposition of impounded vehicles and loads

Reciprocal enforcement

Transfer of weight permits

Height and width limits

Length of vehicles

Reasonable access

Penalties

Enforcement plan

Statewide Municipal Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Fund

Loads on passenger cars

Securing loads of wood or wood products

Baled products

Securing loads

Repealed. 1969, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. March 12, 1970.

Liability for damage defined; limitations