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23 V.S.A. § 708
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 708. Refusal to issue license

§ 708. Refusal to issue license|The Commissioner may refuse to issue a license to any applicant for a driver's training school license or instructor's license when he or she is satisfied that:  (1) the applicant has not met the applicable requirements of sections 704 and 705 of this title; (2) the applicant has made a material false statement or concealed a material fact in connection with the application; (3) the applicant was previously the holder of a driver's training school or instructor's license that was revoked, suspended, or refused renewal; (4) the applicant has been convicted of a felony or any crime involving violence, dishonesty, or deceit; (5) the applicant is not the true owner of the driver training school. (Added 1959, No. 153, § 8, eff. Jan. 1, 1960; amended 1999, No. 110 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)
23 V.S.A. § 709
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 709. Suspension and revocation

§ 709. Suspension and revocation|(a) The Commissioner may at any time cancel, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any driver's training school or instructor's license when he or she is satisfied that:  (1) the licensee fails to meet the applicable requirements for a license under sections 704 and 705 of this title; (2) under the circumstances the Commissioner would have the right under the provisions of section 708 of this title to refuse to issue a license if the licensee were then making application therefor; (3) the licensee represents himself or herself as an agent or employee of the Department or uses advertising designed to lead persons, or that would reasonably have the effect of leading persons, to believe that such licensee is an employee or representative of the Department; (4) the licensee has willfully violated the provisions of section 705 of this title; (5) the licensee has failed to comply with the rules of the Commissioner made pursuant to this subchapter.   (b) Notwithstanding the renewal of a license, the Commissioner may revoke or suspend such license for causes prescribed in this section although such causes occurred during license periods prior to the renewal. (Added 1959, No, 153, § 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1960.)
23 V.S.A. § 710
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 710. Hearing and appeal

§ 710. Hearing and appeal|Each holder of a driver's training school or instructor's license under this section shall be entitled to notice and hearing prior to cancellation, suspension, revocation, or failure by the Department to renew the license of such licensee. Hearings under the provisions of this section shall be held in accordance with the provisions of sections 105-107 of this title, and at such time and place as the Commissioner may determine. (Added 1959, No. 153, § 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1960.)
23 V.S.A. § 711
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 711. Penalties

§ 711. Penalties|Any person who operates a driver training school or acts as an instructor without a license shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $500.00. (Added 1959, No. 153, § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1960; amended 2003, No. 109 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 158.)
23 V.S.A. § 721
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 721. Authority to require driver retraining

§ 721. Authority to require driver retraining|The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, either in his or her discretionary authority under this chapter or upon the recommendation of a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction, may require a motor vehicle operator to attend at his or her own expense a driver retraining course as defined and established by the Department of Motor Vehicles under section 723 of this title. (Added 1961, No. 201, § 1.)
23 V.S.A. § 722
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 722. Recommendation of a court

§ 722. Recommendation of a court|When a motor vehicle operator is convicted of a violation of subchapters 1 through 5 of chapter 13 of this title involving the operation of a motor vehicle in motion, the judge of the court in which the conviction was obtained may recommend, in writing, to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles that the operator be required to attend a driver retraining course. The judge may delay sentencing the operator until he or she has had an answer to his or her recommendation from the Commissioner. If advised by the Commissioner that the operator has been ordered to take a driver retraining program, the judge may further delay sentencing the operator for a period not to exceed 90 days. If the judge receives evidence that the operator has satisfactorily completed a driver retraining course, he or she may then consider all the facts and circumstances of the case and either impose a penalty and costs or waive all or any part of the penalty and costs making a note of the action on the original warrant. In such cases the court shall in no way be relieved of the duty of filing forthwith upon conviction the report required under section 1709 of this title. (Added 1961, No. 201, § 2.)
23 V.S.A. § 723
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 723. Supervision

§ 723. Supervision|(a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may by rule prescribe requirements and standards for driver retraining, operation of a driver retraining program, and qualifications and conduct of the instructors.(b) Upon application of a person as defined by section 701 of this title, the Commissioner may authorize the establishment and operation of a driver retraining program.(c) The Commissioner may at any time cancel or revoke a person's authorization to establish and operate a driver retraining program when he or she is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with the rules of the Commissioner made under subsection (a) of this section. (Added 1961, No. 201, § 3.)
23 V.S.A. § 723a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 723a. Operation of course by Department of Motor Vehicles

§ 723a. Operation of course by Department of Motor Vehicles|(a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may also cause a driver retraining course to be operated by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the times and places and in the manner he or she may determine by rule from time to time.(b) When an operator required to attend a driver retraining course under this subchapter applies to attend a course operated by the Department, he or she shall pay to the Department a fee set by the Commissioner, but not to exceed $25.00, that shall not be refunded. (Added 1966, No. 38 (Sp. Sess.), § 2.)
23 V.S.A. § 731
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 731. Legislative intent

§ 731. Legislative intent|(a) The General Assembly finds that a comprehensive training program for motorcycle operators would enhance operator safety and reduce the number of injuries that occur as a result of motorcycle crashes. Since the great majority of motorcycle crashes involve inexperienced operators, a training program focused on inexperienced operators is the primary purpose of this legislation. The training program established shall be operated pursuant to nationally recognized safety and training standards and shall be funded from registration and license fees paid by Vermont motorcycle operators.(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that revenue from fee increases specified in this act shall be used for administration of the motorcycle rider training program and expenses relating to the program, including instructor training, licensing improvement, alcohol and drug education, public awareness, a driver improvement program for motorcyclists, technical assistance, program promotion, and other motorcycle safety programs. Funds may also be used for reimbursement of persons with course sites. (Added 1989, No. 268 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 21, 1990; amended 1997, No. 9, § 3, eff. May 6, 1997; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 159.)
23 V.S.A. § 732
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 732. Definitions

§ 732. Definitions|As used in this subchapter:  (1) "Chief instructor" means a licensed motorcycle operator who meets the standards established by the Department to qualify to train and oversee instructors for the motorcycle rider education program. (2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. (3) "Department" means the Department of Motor Vehicles. (4) "Motorcycle rider training program" means the Motorcycle Training and Information Disbursement Plan created in section 733 of this title. (5) "Program coordinator" means the person designated by the Commissioner to plan, organize, and administer the motorcycle rider training program as provided in subsection 733(b) of this title. (6) "Rider training course" means a motorcycle rider education curriculum and delivery system approved by the Department as meeting standards designed to develop and instill the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of a motorcycle. (7) "Training specialist" means the person designated by the Commissioner to fulfill the obligations stated in subsection 733(c) of this title. (Added 1989, No. 268 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 21, 1990.)
23 V.S.A. § 733
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 733. Motorcycle rider training program

§ 733. Motorcycle rider training program|(a) The Department shall establish standards for and shall administer the motorcycle rider training program. The program shall include rider training courses and instructor training. The Department may expand the program to include public awareness, alcohol and drug effects, driver improvement for motorcyclists, licensing improvement, program promotion, or other motorcycle safety programs.(b) The Commissioner shall appoint a program coordinator who shall oversee and direct the program by setting program and funding guidelines, and conduct an annual evaluation.(c) The Commissioner shall also appoint one or more training specialists who shall assist in establishing rider training courses throughout the State, support and implement program and funding guidelines and supervise instructors and other personnel as necessary. The training specialist may be a trained chief instructor.(d) An adequate number of rider training courses shall be provided to meet the reasonably anticipated needs of all persons in the State who desire to participate in the program. The Department shall issue certificates of completion in the manner and form prescribed by the Commissioner to persons who satisfactorily complete the requirements of the course.(e) The Department may enter into contracts with either public or private institutions or organizations for technical assistance in conducting rider training courses, if the course is administered and taught according to standards established by the Department pursuant to this section for the motorcycle rider training program. If necessary, an organization conducting a rider training course shall charge a reasonable tuition fee which shall be determined by and paid to the Commissioner.(f) The Commissioner shall adopt rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of the motorcycle rider training program.(g) In establishing standards for the motorcycle rider training program, the Department shall be guided by any existing national standards for such programs, including standards of the motorcycle safety foundation.(h) Any person, agencies, institutions, or organizations offering motorcycle safety instruction under the auspices of this subchapter, with respect to such instruction activities, are exempt from the requirements of subchapter 4 of this chapter relating to driver training school licenses. (Added 1989, No. 268 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 21, 1990; amended 1997, No. 59, § 76, eff. June 30, 1997.)
23 V.S.A. § 734
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 734. Instructor requirements and training

§ 734. Instructor requirements and training|(a) The Department shall establish standards for an approved motorcycle rider training instructor preparation course. Successful completion of the course shall require the participant to demonstrate knowledge of the course material, knowledge of safe motorcycle operating practices, riding proficiency, and the necessary aptitude for instructing students.(b) The Department shall establish minimum requirements for the qualifications of a rider training instructor. The minimum requirements shall include the following:  (1) the instructor shall have a high school diploma or its equivalent; (2) the instructor shall be at least 21 years of age and must hold a valid motorcycle endorsement; (3) the instructor shall have at least four years of motorcycle riding experience during the last five years; (4) the instructor's driver's license shall not have been suspended or revoked at any time during the preceding two years; (5) the instructor shall not have any convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the preceding five years; (6) instructors who are licensed in other states shall furnish certified copies of their driving records to the Department; (7) an applicant shall not be eligible for instructor status until his or her driving record for the preceding five years, or the maximum number of years less than five for which a state retains driving records, is furnished; and (8) the instructor shall have an approved instructor certificate that may be a state or Motorcycle Safety Foundation certificate, and the instructor must be registered as a currently active instructor.   (c) Temporary, seasonal employees of the Department of Motor Vehicles hired to provide motorcycle safety instruction, as well as any assistant instructors or range aides hired on a temporary, seasonal basis to provide or assist in the provision of motorcycle safety instruction, shall be exempt from the classified service created in 3 V.S.A. chapter 13. (Added 1989, No. 268 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 21, 1990; amended 2001, No. 116 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. May 28, 2002.)
23 V.S.A. § 736
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9 - Operator's Licenses|§ 736. Implementation

§ 736. Implementation|After a date to be established by the Commissioner in rules, any applicant for a permit or an operator's license valid for operating a motorcycle, except a renewal applicant or an applicant who surrenders a valid motorcycle license issued by another state, shall successfully complete the rider training course established under this subchapter before taking the on-motorcycle portion of the license examination or, in his or her discretion, the Commissioner may require any applicant to successfully complete an approved classroom training curriculum before a motorcycle learner's permit or motorcycle endorsement may be issued. The Department shall also exempt applicants who have successfully completed equivalent training courses in other states or provinces. The Commissioner shall not implement the rider training course until the Commissioner determines that the program can be operated effectively, and that there are adequate training vehicles, instructors, curriculum materials, training sites, and program funding to provide the training throughout the State to all those individuals who desire or would be required to complete the course. (Added 1989, No. 268 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 21, 1990; amended 1997, No. 9, § 4, eff. May 6, 1997; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 160.)
23 V.S.A. § 752
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 10 - Transportation Network Companies|§ 752. Records; inspection

§ 752. Records; inspection|(a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles or designee, not more frequently than once per year, shall visually inspect a random sample of up to 25 drivers' records per company demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The records inspected pursuant to this section shall pertain to drivers operating in Vermont. A company shall have an ongoing duty to make such records available for inspection under this section during reasonable business hours and in a manner approved by the Commissioner.(b) The Commissioner or designee may visually inspect additional random samples of drivers' records if there is a reasonable basis to suspect that a company is not in compliance with this chapter. The records inspected pursuant to this section shall pertain to drivers operating in Vermont.(c) If the Commissioner receives notice of a complaint against a company or a driver, the company shall cooperate in investigating the complaint, including producing any necessary records.(d) Any records, data, or information disclosed to the Commissioner by a company, including the names, addresses, and any other personally identifiable information regarding drivers, are exempt from inspection and copying under the Public Records Act and shall not be released. (Added 2018, No. 3 (Sp. Sess.), § 2.)
23 V.S.A. § 753
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 10 - Transportation Network Companies|§ 753. Enforcement; administrative penalties

§ 753. Enforcement; administrative penalties|(a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may impose an administrative penalty pursuant to this section if a company violates a provision of this chapter.(b) A violation may be subject to an administrative penalty of not more than $500.00. Each violation is a separate and distinct offense and, in the case of a continuing violation, each day's continuance may be deemed a separate and distinct offense.(c) The company shall be given notice and opportunity for a hearing for alleged violations under this section. Service of the notice shall be sufficient if sent by first-class mail to the applicable address on file with the Secretary of State. The notice shall include the following:  (1) a factual description of the alleged violation; (2) a reference to the particular statute allegedly violated; (3) the amount of the proposed administrative penalty; and (4) a warning that the company will be deemed to have waived its right to a hearing and that the penalty will be imposed if no hearing is requested within 15 days from the date of the notice.   (d) A company that receives notice under subsection (c) of this section shall be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing unless, within 15 days from the date of the notice, the company requests a hearing in writing. If the company waives the right to a hearing, the Commissioner shall issue a final order finding the company in default and imposing the penalty.(e) The provisions of sections 105, 106, and 107 of this title shall apply to hearings conducted under this section.(f) The Commissioner may collect an unpaid administrative penalty by filing a civil action in Superior Court or through any other means available to State agencies.(g) The remedies authorized by this section shall be in addition to any other civil or criminal remedies provided by law for violation of this chapter. (Added 2018, No. 3 (Sp. Sess.), § 2.)
23 V.S.A. § 754
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 10 - Transportation Network Companies|§ 754. Preemption; savings clause

§ 754. Preemption; savings clause|(a) Municipal ordinances, resolutions, or bylaws regulating transportation network companies are preempted to the extent they are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a municipal ordinance, resolution, or bylaw regulating transportation network companies adopted by a municipality with a population of more than 35,000 residents based on the 2010 census and in effect on July 1, 2017. This subsection shall be repealed on July 1, 2022. (Added 2018, No. 3 (Sp. Sess.), § 2; amended 2019, No. 149 (Adj. Sess.), § 39, eff. July 13, 2020.)
23 V.S.A. § 803
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 11 - Financial Responsibility and Insurance|§ 803. Proof of financial responsibility to be kept in force

§ 803. Proof of financial responsibility to be kept in force|After a person has been required to file proof of financial responsibility, he or she shall not thereafter be entitled to a renewal of his or her license, unless such proof or a renewal thereof is kept on file and in force, except as provided in section 809 of this title. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, any person required to furnish proof of financial responsibility shall have his or her license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle suspended and shall surrender the license on the date that the insurance expires or is terminated. (Amended 1981, No. 180 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 22, 1982.)
23 V.S.A. § 804
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 11 - Financial Responsibility and Insurance|§ 804. Method of proof

§ 804. Method of proof|(a) Proof of financial responsibility shall be furnished by an insurance company authorized to do business in this State, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner and shall be evidence of the insuring of such person against claims and judgments for personal injury and property damage in the amounts specified in section 801 of this title, provided the policy of insurance shall be noncancellable except after 15 days' notice to the Commissioner; or such proof may be the bond of a surety company, authorized to transact business in this State, which bond shall be conditioned for the payment of such amounts. An insurance company or surety company issuing such policy or bond shall immediately furnish, for filing with the Commissioner, a satisfactory certificate certifying that such policy or bond has been issued. Instead of the certificate, proof may be furnished by any computer-generated means approved by the Commissioner. Once proof furnished in this manner is accepted by the Commissioner, the insurance company or surety company shall be bound in the same manner as if a certificate had been furnished for filing.(b) An insurance or surety company shall bear responsibility for its errors, including failure to file in a timely manner, in connection with the filing of the certificate referred to in subsection (a) of this section. All costs and expenses incurred by insureds and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles as a consequence of the failure to file a properly executed certificate shall be paid by the insurance or surety company.(c) The Commissioner may require that an insurance or surety company appoint an in-state representative having authority to execute certificates on its behalf when an insurer fails to submit properly executed certificates.(d) If an insurer is not authorized to do business in this State, the Commissioner may accept a written certificate, provided that the certificate issued on behalf of an operator who is a nonresident of this State otherwise conforms with the provisions of this chapter and the insurer complies with the following conditions with respect to the policies certified:  (1) the insurer executes a power of attorney authorizing the Commissioner to accept service on its behalf of notice or process in any action arising out of a motor vehicle crash in this State; and (2) the insurer agrees in writing that these policies shall be deemed to conform with the laws of this State.   (e) If an insurer not authorized to transact business in this State but qualified to furnish proof defaults in any undertakings or agreements, the Commissioner shall not accept as proof any certificate of the insurer so long as the default continues. (Amended 1983, No. 101 (Adj. Sess.); 1987, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1995, No. 67 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1997, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 36, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.)