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Title 23 - Motor Vehicles
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Chapter 13 - Operation Of Vehicles
Chapter 13 - Operation Of Vehicles
§ 1001 Regulations
§ 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; 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
§ 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
§ 1050a Authorized highway maintenance vehicles
§ 1051 Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks
§ 1052 Crossing except at crosswalks
§ 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
§ 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
§ 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 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 or marijuana
§ 1134a Motor vehicle passenger; consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana
§ 1134b Using tobacco or marijuana in a motor vehicle with child present
§ 1135 Trespass by motor vehicle
§ 1136 Application of subchapter; rights and obligations of bicyclists under other laws
§ 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
§ 1200 Definitions
§ 1201 Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol 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 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
§ 1208 Suspensions for subsequent convictions
§ 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
§ 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 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 Issuance of permits for sirens or colored lamps, or both; use of amber lamps
§ 1253 Inspection of permits
§ 1255 Exceptions
§ 1256 Motorcycles-Headgear
§ 1257 Eye protection
§ 1258 Child restraint systems; persons under age 18
§ 1259 Safety belts; persons age 18 or 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
§ 1341 Trailer coaches-Safety chain
§ 1342 Fire extinguisher
§ 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
§ 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
§ 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
§ 1492 Liability for damage defined; limitations