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19 V.S.A. § 906
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 906. Penalties

§ 906. Penalties|A person who willfully drives over or parks or otherwise impedes normal use on a sidewalk or footpath, except where it is necessary to cross the sidewalk for the purpose of entering private grounds, shall be fined not more than $25.00 nor less than $5.00. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2021, No. 20, § 100.)
19 V.S.A. § 910
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 910. Union of towns for highway improvements

§ 910. Union of towns for highway improvements|Two or more municipalities, by vote of their respective boards of aldermen and selectmen, may unite for the purpose of improving or repairing any portion of a highway passing into or through each of them. When a union has been effected, the officials of the respective municipalities shall constitute a joint committee which shall be the agent of the several municipalities and may appoint one person to supervise the actual work. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 911
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 911. Apportionment of expense

§ 911. Apportionment of expense|The expenses incurred may be apportioned as agreed upon by the committee before the work is begun. Each board named may accept donations for the work. A town or city shall not spend more than one percent of its grand list in any one year, unless a larger sum has been voted at a regular or special meeting warned for that purpose. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 916
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 916. Obtaining gravel within road limits

§ 916. Obtaining gravel within road limits|A town may take gravel, earth, stone, or other material, needed to repair or build highways, that lies within the limits of the highway, whether the material is to be used at the place where taken or elsewhere on town highways. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 921
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 921. School zones

§ 921. School zones|(a) Municipalities shall erect or cause to be erected on all public highways near a school warning signs conforming to the standards of the manual on uniform traffic control devices as provided in 23 V.S.A. § 1025.(b) For the purposes of this section and 23 V.S.A. § 1025, the term "school" shall include school district-operated prekindergarten program facilities owned or leased by a school district. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2009, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 34.)
19 V.S.A. § 922
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 922. Furnishing signs

§ 922. Furnishing signs|The agency is directed to procure a sufficient number of signs for the use of the several municipalities in carrying out the provisions of section 921 of this title. It shall furnish the signs to the municipalities at cost. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 922a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 922a. Warning signs designating persons with a disability

§ 922a. Warning signs designating persons with a disability|Signs designating the presence of a person with a disability shall be erected only with the consent of the individual or guardian. (Added 1985, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; amended 2013, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 119.)
19 V.S.A. § 923
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 923. Quasi-judicial process

§ 923. Quasi-judicial process|In order to protect the rights of interested persons and the public, the process described in this section shall be used whenever so provided by other provisions of this title. As used in this section, "interested person" means a person who has a legal interest of record in the property that would be affected by the proposed action.  (1) Notice. The selectboard shall give written notice by certified mail or by one of the methods allowed by Rule 4 of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure for service of original process to any interested person describing the proposed activity affecting the property. The notice shall include a date and time when the selectboard shall inspect the premises. The notice shall precede the inspection by 30 days or more except in the case of an emergency. (2) Inspection of premises. The selectboard shall view the area and receive any testimony pertinent to the problem including suggested awards for damages, if any. (3) Necessity. The selectboard shall decide on the necessity for the activity or work proposed and establish any conditions for accomplishing it. This includes the award of damages, if applicable. The selectboard shall announce the decision and the reason for it within 10 days of the inspection unless the selectboard formally delays the proceeding in order to receive more testimony. (4) Notifying parties. The selectboard shall notify the interested persons and other interested parties of their decision. They shall file a copy of their decision with the town clerk within 10 days of its announcement. (5) Appeal. If an interested person is dissatisfied with the award for damages, he or she may appeal using any of the procedures listed in chapter 5 of this title. Notice or petition for appeal shall not delay the proposed work or activity. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2015, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 24.)
19 V.S.A. § 924
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 924. Change of grade

§ 924. Change of grade|The elevation of a highway shall not be changed, by cutting down or raising the roadbed in front of a dwelling house or any other building adjacent to the highway more than three feet without following the procedure under section 923 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 925
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 925. Laying fences down

§ 925. Laying fences down|When the selectmen determine that a highway is liable to be obstructed by snowdrifts, and the fences adjoining the highway can be conveniently laid down, they may cause any portion to be laid down during the winter. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 926
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 926. Damages; appeal

§ 926. Damages; appeal|The selectmen shall follow the procedures established in section 923 of this title in giving notice, inspecting property, determining need, awarding damages, and satisfying appeals. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 927
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 927. Snow fence

§ 927. Snow fence|When the selectmen determine that a highway is liable to be obstructed by snowdrifts which may be prevented by erecting a snow fence on land adjoining the highway, and on notice to and hearing of the owner or occupant of the land, they may cause a fence to be built and maintained. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 928
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 928. Damages; appeal

§ 928. Damages; appeal|The selectmen shall follow the procedures established in section 923 of this title in giving notice, inspecting property, determining need, awarding damages, and satisfying appeals. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 935
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 935. Relocation of highway

§ 935. Relocation of highway|When a highway is made impassable, or the width reduced to prevent the free and safe passage, by a landslide or washout, or a bridge is swept away by a flood, the selectmen may change the location of the highway or the bridge and may discontinue any resulting unnecessary parts of the old highway. They may take, damage, or affect such land as may be necessary at the location of the slide, or washout, for the purpose of re-establishing, repairing, rebuilding, or protecting the highway or bridge, and may proceed immediately to build or rebuild the highway or bridge and open the highway or bridge for work and travel. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 936
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 936. Damages; appeal

§ 936. Damages; appeal|The selectmen shall follow the procedures established in section 923 of this title in giving notice, inspecting property, determining need, awarding damages, and satisfying appeals. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 940
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 940. Diversion

§ 940. Diversion|When it appears necessary to protect a highway damaged by or expected to be damaged by flood waters or ice jams, the selectmen may change the course of or widen a stream, or provide storage for accumulated ice, and for these purposes may purchase or take the necessary land. They shall follow the procedures established in section 923 of this title in giving notice, inspecting property, determining need, awarding damages, and satisfying appeals. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 941
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 941. Limitation

§ 941. Limitation|Section 940 of this title shall not authorize the diversion of a stream so that the value of a mill, manufactory, or machinery propelled by the water of the stream is diminished, without the consent of all interested persons. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 945
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 945. Proceedings

§ 945. Proceedings|When it is necessary for the protection of a highway to erect an embankment or dike upon the banks of a stream, and the owner of the stream or of the lands adjacent will not permit town officials to enter upon the lands for this purpose, or requires them to pay a greater sum than in their judgment they ought to pay, the selectmen may take the land following the procedures established in section 923 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 950
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 950. Establishment by selectmen

§ 950. Establishment by selectmen|Selectmen may lay out, establish, construct, or cause to be constructed and maintained a drain, ditch, or watercourse leading from a highway in the town, across the lands of any person to a watercourse, to carry away the surface water from the highway, or other drainage necessary for public health, if they judge the public good or the necessity or convenience of individuals requires this work. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 951
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 951. Damages

§ 951. Damages|The selectmen shall follow the procedures established in section 923 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 952
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 952. Maintenance

§ 952. Maintenance|The town shall properly maintain the drain, ditch, or watercourse and keep it in good and sufficient repair until, upon notice and hearing, it is discontinued. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 955
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 955. Winter roads

§ 955. Winter roads|When a public highway is so obstructed by snow that travel is impracticable, the selectmen of the town may immediately lay out, prepare, and open a winter highway for travel in place of the obstructed highway. The highway shall be continued only during the winter in which it is laid out. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 956
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 956. Damages

§ 956. Damages|Before opening a winter highway, the selectmen shall follow the procedures established in section 923 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 957
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 957. Preparation for winter highway

§ 957. Preparation for winter highway|When the selectmen determine that a winter highway is likely to be needed, they may cause preparation to be made, using the same procedures described in section 923 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 958
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 958. Laying out roads for removal of lumber

§ 958. Laying out roads for removal of lumber|If it becomes necessary for the practical removal of lumber, wood, or other material, to pass through the lands of a person other than those of the owner of the land from which the lumber, wood, or other material is to be removed, the selectmen may lay out a right-of-way through the land of any person for these purposes. The selectmen shall follow the procedures established by section 923 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 959
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 959. Use and discontinuance

§ 959. Use and discontinuance|The selectmen may fix the length of time and conditions of use for the right-of-way. They may order it closed or discontinued when in their judgment it is necessary. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 970
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 970. County road commissioners

§ 970. County road commissioners|(a) The superior court in each county shall appoint three county road commissioners annually, no two of whom shall be residents of the same town. They shall be sworn to the faithful performance of their duties, and shall hold their office for one year or until their successors are appointed. The court shall have the power to remove any commissioner for cause at any time and shall fill vacancies.(b) The county road commissioners may sign subpoenas requiring witnesses to appear before them, administer oaths, and shall each receive the sum of $30.00 per day and expenses, while attending to the duties of their office. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 971
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 971. Defective roads and bridges; proceedings

§ 971. Defective roads and bridges; proceedings|When a highway or bridge is out of repair or unsafe for travel, any three citizens or taxpayers in the state may give written and signed notice of the insufficiency to the selectmen of the town in which the highway or bridge is situated, setting forth in general terms the location of the highway or bridge and the nature of the insufficiency. If the town neglects for seventy-two hours to respond by either denying the allegation or to commence work upon the highway or bridge, or fails to continue the work in good faith and with reasonable dispatch until the highway or bridge is put in good and sufficient repair, the citizens may file with one of the county road commissioners or the superior court for the county in which the highway or bridge is situated, a written complaint signed and sworn to, setting forth in general terms the location of the highway or bridge and the nature of the insufficiency. The complainants shall also give the commissioners security by deposit or otherwise for the costs of proceedings under the complaint. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 972
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 972. Notice and hearing

§ 972. Notice and hearing|The commissioners after receiving the complaint with a deposit or other security shall promptly notify the selectmen of the town, and one or more of the persons filing the complaint, of the time and place where the commissioners will meet for the examination of the highway or bridge and for conducting a hearing upon the complaint. The commissioners, or a majority of them, shall examine the highway or bridge, and hear all interested persons as to whether the public good demands that the highway or bridge be repaired and as to its condition and the repairs necessary to make it safe and convenient for public travel, and as to the costs of the required repairs. The deposit or other security shall be refunded if the complaint is valid. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 973
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 973. Report of county commissioners

§ 973. Report of county commissioners|If, after the examination and hearing, the commissioners determine that the highway or bridge is out of repair or unsafe for travel, and that the public good demands that the highway or bridge be repaired, they shall determine what work or repairs are necessary. They shall make a written report of their findings, containing a full description of the repairs or work required and a statement of the amount estimated to accomplish it, and shall conclude with an order to the town to make the repairs or perform the work within such time as they judge reasonable. No town shall be required to spend more than twenty cents per hundred dollars on its grand list in any one year including costs of the proceedings. If they determine that the highway or bridge is not out of repair or unsafe for travel they shall make a written report of this finding. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 974
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 974. Filing report

§ 974. Filing report|The commissioners shall promptly file their report in the office of the clerk of the county in which the highway or bridge is situated, and deliver a copy of the report to the selectmen. The report shall be final and conclusive unless an appeal is taken as provided in section 976 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 975
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 975. Proceedings upon failure to make required repairs

§ 975. Proceedings upon failure to make required repairs|At the expiration of the time limited for the repairs, without further complaint, and upon notice to the town as they deem reasonable, the commissioners shall determine if their order has been complied with by the town. If they find the town has failed to do the work ordered by them, and no appeal has been taken, they shall promptly appoint an agent to spend upon the highway the amount fixed in their report. They shall cause the agent to give a sufficient bond conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties and shall file in the county clerk's office a certificate, stating that their order had not been complied with, and that judgment should be entered against the town for the amount named in their report, and give the name of the person appointed to spend this amount. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 976
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 976. Judgment against town; execution

§ 976. Judgment against town; execution|The clerk shall file the report and enter judgment in favor of the commissioners against the town for the amount named in the report, with costs. However, the aggrieved party may appeal to the superior court by filing with the county clerk within 21 days after the judgment has been entered by the clerk, a notice of appeal and a certified copy of the complaint filed with the commissioners and by serving upon the appellee within the 21 days, a copy of the notice of appeal, who shall within 21 days thereafter, enter his or her appearance. The superior court shall hear the appeal on questions of fact and law and render final judgment. In case an appeal is not taken within 21 days after judgment, the clerk shall issue execution returnable in 30 days from the date of the judgment. In the execution, the collecting officer shall be directed to pay the amount of the judgment to the agent appointed by the commissioners and the costs to the county clerk. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 977
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 977. Agent's duties and pay

§ 977. Agent's duties and pay|The agent shall immediately repair the highway or bridge as directed in the report of the commissioners and receive out of the funds paid him or her up to $100.00 per day for his or her services in making the repairs. Any unexpended balance shall be returned to the town treasury. He or she shall make a report of his or her activities to the commissioners within ten days of completing the repairs. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 978
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 978. Liability of agent

§ 978. Liability of agent|An agent appointed under the provisions of this chapter who willfully or negligently fails to spend the money paid to the agent, or to make return to the commissioners or the court of the amount of money not spent by the agent in making or repairing the highway or bridge, as provided in this chapter, shall be liable to the town in which the highway or bridge is situated in a civil action, for all money paid to the agent and not spent as provided in this chapter. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2021, No. 20, § 101.)
19 V.S.A. § 979
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 979. Road or bridge between towns or counties

§ 979. Road or bridge between towns or counties|If the defective highway or bridge is on the line between two towns, and both towns are liable to keep the highway or bridge in repair, notice shall be given to both towns, and they shall be jointly liable the same as if the highway or bridge were in one town. Where the highway or bridge complained of is located on the line between two counties, all questions arising under the provisions of this chapter may be tried in the county where the complaint is made. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
19 V.S.A. § 985
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 19 - Highways|Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements|§ 985. Injuries from defective bridges and culverts

§ 985. Injuries from defective bridges and culverts|(a) If damage occurs to a person, or his or her property, by reason of the insufficiency or want of repair of a bridge or culvert which the town is liable to keep in repair, the person sustaining damage may recover in a civil action. If the damage accrues in consequence of the insufficiency or want of repair of a bridge erected and maintained by two or more towns, the action shall be brought against all the towns liable for the repairs. The damage and costs shall be paid by the towns in the proportions in which they are liable for the repairs. The court may issue execution against any or all towns for their proportion only; provided that the liability to any town shall not exceed $75,000.00 or, where insurance is carried, the maximum policy liability limits, whichever sum is greater, on account of injury to or death of a person and damage to his or her property.(b) Towns and other corporations shall not be liable for damage to a person or his or her property by reason of the insufficiency or want of repair of a bridge or culvert while traveling on the highway or bridge in violation of the provisions of Title 23 regarding motor vehicle use. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)