Vehicle Code in Vermont

Vermont Vehicle Code

The Vermont motor vehicle code is a great resource you can use to explore detailed, legal information about the laws that govern your driver's license, vehicle registration, and the rules of the road.

For example, if you were cited for a traffic violation, you could look into the Vermont vehicle code to determine whether or not you stand a chance at fighting your ticket or learn more about the law you violated to avoid making the same mistake again.

The vehicle code can be useful to clear up any confusion you may have or provide you with a solid foundation of background knowledge before you make a call to the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

On this page you'll find out how to access the Vermont motor vehicle code and some links to common topics.

If you have specific questions about your VT driver's license or vehicle registration, you can look through the vehicle code and then contact the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you are looking for legal advice, you should consider contacting an attorney.

The Vermont Motor Vehicle Statutes

To get a better understanding of the many rules and regulations that govern Vermont's roads, vehicles, and drivers, you can find everything you need to know in Title 23 of the Vermont statutes.

The motor vehicles section of the statutes offers a number of chapters loaded with detailed information. This level of detail comes in handy when you need to better understand an infraction you may have been slapped with and would like to contest. It's also just good to be informed.

The topics covered in the Vermont vehicle code include, as a sampling:

Registration

In the registration section, you find information about:

  • Title transfer fees.
  • Suspended vehicle registrations.
  • Motorcycle registration.

Traffic Offenses

In the traffic offenses sections, you'll find information about:

  • Traffic offenses definitions and explanations.
  • Evidence of your offense.
  • Details about what happens if you fail to appear in court.

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Act

The commercial driver's license section contains information about:

  • Commercial driver employer responsibilities and regulations.
  • Commercial driver's license (CDL) applications.
  • Notification of traffic convictions and CDL disqualifications.

Titles

In the sections covering vehicle titles, you'll find information about:

  • Certificates of origin.
  • Re-sale by vehicle dealers.
  • Liens and lien holders.

Operators' Licenses

The operators' licenses chapters include information about:

  • Driver's license application age limits and requirements.
  • Duplicate and replacement driver's licenses.
  • Written knowledge exams and driving skills tests.

Operation of Vehicles

In the operations of vehicles sections, you'll find details on:

  • Speed limits.
  • Parking regulations.
  • Interstate highway rules.

Look through the Vermont vehicle code to find the specific details on the law or regulation that pertains to you.

Check Your VT Driver's License Status

Whenever you need or want to check the status of your Vermont driver's license, you can order a driving record report. This record will spell out if your driver's license is currently valid.

Should your driver's license have been revoked or suspended, the report will indicate that according to what's on record at the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This report will also show points against your driver's license and, in some cases, information on any accidents you have had.

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