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23 V.S.A. § 1134a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1134a. Motor vehicle passenger; consumption or possession of alcohol or cannabis

§ 1134a. Motor vehicle passenger; consumption or possession of alcohol or cannabis|(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a passenger in a motor vehicle shall not consume an alcoholic beverage or cannabis in the passenger area of any motor vehicle on a public highway.(b) A passenger in a motor vehicle shall not possess any open container that contains an alcoholic beverage or cannabis in the passenger area of the motor vehicle.(c) As used in this section:  (1) "Alcoholic beverage" shall have the same meaning as "alcohol" as defined in section 1200 of this title. (2) "Passenger area" shall mean the area designed to seat the operator and passengers while the motor vehicle is in operation and any area that is readily accessible to the operator or passengers while in their seating positions, including the glove compartment, unless the glove compartment is locked. In a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk, the term shall exclude the area behind the last upright seat or any area not normally occupied by the operator or passengers.   (d) A person, other than the operator, may possess an open container that contains an alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of persons for compensation or in the living quarters of a motor home or trailer coach.(e) A person who consumes an alcoholic beverage or possesses an open container that contains an alcoholic beverage in violation of this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $25.00. A person who consumes cannabis or possesses an open container that contains cannabis in violation of this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $200.00. (Added 2001, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 24, eff. June 21, 2002; amended 2017, No. 83, § 152; 2017, No. 86 (Adj. Sess.), § 14.)
23 V.S.A. § 1134b
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1134b. Using tobacco or cannabis in a motor vehicle with child present

§ 1134b. Using tobacco or cannabis in a motor vehicle with child present|(a) A person shall not possess a lighted tobacco product or use a tobacco substitute as defined in 7 V.S.A. § 1001 in a motor vehicle that is occupied by a child required to be properly restrained in a federally approved child passenger restraining system pursuant to subdivision 1258(a)(1) or (2) of this title.(b) A person shall not use cannabis as defined in 18 V.S.A. § 4201 in a motor vehicle that is occupied by a child under 18 years of age.(c)(1) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100.00 and no points shall be assessed.  (2) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section commits a misdemeanor crime and shall be subject to the following penalties:  (A) a fine of not more than $500.00 for a first offense; (B) a fine of not more than $750.00 for a second offense; (C) a fine of not more than $1,000.00 for a third or subsequent offense.  (3) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section shall be assessed two points. (Added 2013, No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; amended 2015, No. 108 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; 2017, No. 86 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)
23 V.S.A. § 1135
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1135. Trespass by motor vehicle

§ 1135. Trespass by motor vehicle|(a) A person commits the offense of trespass by motor vehicle if the person, knowing that he or she is not privileged to do so:  (1) operates a motor vehicle and obstructs a private driveway, barway, or gateway; or (2) operates a motor vehicle and travels over a private road that is so marked, or travels over other private lands; or (3) operates a motor vehicle on any land that is owned or held by the State:  (A) that is not a place or trail specifically designated and marked by the Secretary of Natural Resources for use by motor vehicles; or (B) contrary to any rule governing the use of the place or trail.    (b) A person who violates this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $100.00 for each offense or, if the violation results in damage to property, the person shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $175.00 for each offense.(c) As used in this section, "motor vehicle" does not include an all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile.(d) This section shall not apply to any highway open to the public. (Added 1989, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 186.)
23 V.S.A. § 1136
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1136. Application of subchapter; rights and obligations of bicyclists under other laws

§ 1136. Application of subchapter; rights and obligations of bicyclists under other laws|(a) The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward may not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this subchapter.(b) This subchapter applies whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to the exceptions stated in this subchapter.(c) Every person riding a bicycle is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to operators of vehicles, except as to those provisions that:  (1) are inconsistent with provisions that specifically address the rights and duties of vulnerable users generally or bicyclists specifically; or (2) by their very nature can have no application.   (d)(1) Except as provided in this subsection, motor-assisted bicycles shall be governed as bicycles under Vermont law, and operators of motor-assisted bicycles shall be subject to all of the rights and duties applicable to bicyclists under Vermont law. Motor-assisted bicycles and their operators shall be exempt from motor vehicle registration and inspection and operator's license requirements. A person shall not operate a motor-assisted bicycle on a sidewalk in Vermont.  (2) A person under 16 years of age shall not operate a motor-assisted bicycle on a highway in Vermont. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall interfere with the right of municipalities to regulate the operation and use of motor-assisted bicycles pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 2291(1) and (4), as long as the regulations do not conflict with this subsection. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 2015, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 44, 57; 2017, No. 132 (Adj. Sess.), § 13.)
23 V.S.A. § 1137
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1137. Riding on bicycles

§ 1137. Riding on bicycles|(a) No individual propelling a bicycle may ride other than on or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle.(b) No individual may use a bicycle to carry more individuals at any one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 187.)
23 V.S.A. § 1138
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1138. Clinging to motor vehicles

§ 1138. Clinging to motor vehicles|No person may attach himself or herself or any bicycle, wagon, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle upon which he or she is riding or will ride to any motor vehicle. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)
23 V.S.A. § 1139
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1139. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths

§ 1139. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths|(a) A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Bicyclists generally shall ride as near to the right side of the improved area of the highway right-of-way as is safe, except that a bicyclist:  (1) Shall ride to the left or in a left lane when:  (A) preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private roadway or driveway; (B) approaching an intersection with a right-turn lane if not turning right at the intersection; or (C) overtaking another vulnerable user.  (2) May ride to the left or in a left lane when taking reasonably necessary precautions to avoid hazards or road conditions. Examples include objects on the road, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface conditions that may impair the bicyclist's stability, or safety hazards caused by a narrow road or steep embankment, road geometry, or unfavorable atmospheric conditions.   (b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway may not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or except as otherwise permitted by the Commissioner of Public Safety in connection with a public sporting event in which case the Commissioner shall be authorized to adopt such rules as the public good requires. Persons riding two abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane.(c) [Repealed.](d) Bicycles may be operated on the shoulders of partially controlled access highways, which are those highways where access is controlled by public authority but where there are some connections with selected public highways, some crossings at grade, and some private driveway connections. The Traffic Committee may determine that any portion of these highways is unsafe and therefore closed to bicycle operation. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 1989, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 12, 1990; 1991, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), § 22, eff. April 1, 1993; 1993, No. 8, § 1; 1999, No. 18, § 41u, eff. May 13, 1999; 2003, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 38, eff. June 9, 2004; 2009, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; 2015, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 44.)
23 V.S.A. § 1140
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1140. Carrying articles

§ 1140. Carrying articles|No person operating a bicycle may carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)
23 V.S.A. § 1141
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1141. Equipment on bicycles

§ 1141. Equipment on bicycles|(a) A person shall not operate a bicycle at nighttime from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise unless the bicycle or the bicyclist is equipped with a lamp on the front which emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front. In addition, bicyclists shall operate during these hours with either a lamp on the rear of the bicycle or bicyclist that emits a flashing or steady red light visible at least 300 feet to the rear, or with reflective, rear-facing material or reflectors, or both, with a surface area totaling at least 20 square inches on the bicycle or bicyclist and visible at least 300 feet to the rear.(b) No person may equip a bicycle with any siren or whistle, or any device simulating a siren of an authorized emergency vehicle, nor may he or she operate a bicycle so equipped.(c) No person may operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 1979, No. 22; 2009, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)
23 V.S.A. § 1141a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1141a. Electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMD); required equipment; operation

§ 1141a. Electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMD); required equipment; operation|(a) Equipment. An electric personal assistive mobility device shall be equipped as follows:  (1) with front, rear, and side reflectors; and (2) with a system that will enable the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop; and (3) if the device is operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with a lamp emitting a white light that, while the device is in motion, shall illuminate the area in front of the operator.   (b) Rights and duties of operator. The operator of an EPAMD shall have the rights and duties of pedestrians as set forth in chapter 13, subchapter 5 of this title.(c) Hazardous materials. No person shall carry or transport on an EPAMD any hazardous materials as defined in 5 V.S.A. § 2001. Civil penalties imposed for violations of this subsection shall be in accordance with civil penalties imposed for violations of 5 V.S.A. § 2001.(d) Municipal authority. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of a municipality under the provisions of 24 V.S.A. § 2291(1), (4), and (5) to regulate the use and operation of EPAMDs. (Added 2001, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 188.)
23 V.S.A. § 1142
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1142. Penalties

§ 1142. Penalties|A person who violates any provision of sections 1136 through 1141 and subsection 1141a(a) of this title shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $25.00 for each offense, except that a person who violates subsection 1139(b) of this title shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $100.00. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 2001, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), § 9; 2015, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 44; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 189.)
23 V.S.A. § 1143
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1143. Not evidence of negligence

§ 1143. Not evidence of negligence|A violation of any provision of sections 1136 through 1141 of this title by any person under 16 years of age is not negligence or evidence of negligence. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)
23 V.S.A. § 1201c
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1201c. Calculation of suspensions and revocations

§ 1201c. Calculation of suspensions and revocations|Notwithstanding any direction or order from any person or entity to the contrary, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall calculate, in accordance with applicable statutes and rules, the duration of suspensions, whether and when revocations, suspensions, and reinstatements shall occur, and all other required actions and calculations. (Added 1997, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 13.)
23 V.S.A. § 1203b
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1203b. Duty to report blood test results

§ 1203b. Duty to report blood test results|(a) Notwithstanding any law or court rule to the contrary, if a health care provider who is providing health services to a person in the emergency room of a health care facility as a result of a motor vehicle crash becomes aware as a result of any blood test performed in the health care facility that the person's blood alcohol level meets or exceeds the level prohibited by law, the health care provider shall report that fact, as soon as is reasonably possible, to a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the location where the crash occurred.(b) Any person who in good faith reports the results of a blood test pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of making a report.(c) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $500.00.(d) A report made under this section, the fact that a report was made, and the results of the blood test that required the report shall not be admissible in any criminal case without the consent of the person whose blood was tested.(e) A report made under the provisions of this section shall not be considered a waiver of the patient's privilege.(f) As used in this section:  (1) "Health care facility" shall be defined as provided in 18 V.S.A. § 9432(8). (2) "Health care provider" shall be defined as provided in 18 V.S.A. § 9432(9). (3) "Health services" shall be defined as provided in 18 V.S.A. § 9432(10).   (g) Health care facilities have a responsibility to ensure that all health care providers who work in the health care facility and may provide health care to a person injured as a result of a motor vehicle crash are aware of their responsibilities under this section. Every health care facility that provides health care to persons injured as a result of motor vehicle crashes shall:  (1) adopt a policy that implements this section; (2) provide a copy of the policy to all health care providers who work in the health care facility who may provide health care to a person as a result of a motor vehicle crash; and (3) conduct an educational and training program within one month of employment for all health care providers who work at the health care facility who may provide health care to an individual as a result of a motor vehicle crash. (Added 1997, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 190; 2021, No. 76, § 3.)
23 V.S.A. § 1204
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1204. Permissive inferences

§ 1204. Permissive inferences|(a) Upon the trial of any civil or criminal action or proceeding arising out of acts alleged to have been committed by a person while operating, attempting to operate, or in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway, the person's alcohol concentration shall give rise to the following permissive inferences:  (1) If the person's alcohol concentration at that time was less than 0.08, such fact shall not give rise to any presumption or permissive inference that the person was or was not under the influence of alcohol, but such fact may be considered with other competent evidence in determining whether the person was under the influence of alcohol. (2) If the person's alcohol concentration at that time was 0.08 or more, it shall be a permissive inference that the person was under the influence of alcohol in violation of subdivision 1201(a)(2) or (3) of this title. (3) If the person's alcohol concentration at any time within two hours of the alleged offense was 0.10 or more, it shall be a permissive inference that the person was under the influence of alcohol in violation of subdivision 1201(a)(2) or (3) of this title.   (b) The foregoing provisions shall not be construed as limiting the introduction of any other competent evidence bearing upon the question whether the person was under the influence of alcohol or under the combined influence of alcohol and another drug, nor shall they be construed as requiring that evidence of the amount of alcohol or drug in the person's blood, breath, urine, or saliva must be presented. (Added 1969, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; amended 1973, No. 79, § 4, eff. May 23, 1973; 1981, No. 103, § 5; 1987, No. 244 (Adj. Sess.); 1991, No. 55, § 5; 2017, No. 83, § 161(4); 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 26, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
23 V.S.A. § 1206
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1206. Suspension of license for driving while under influence; first conviction

§ 1206. Suspension of license for driving while under influence; first conviction|(a) First conviction- generally. Except as otherwise provided, upon conviction of a person for violating a provision of section 1201 of this title, or upon final determination of an appeal, the court shall forward the conviction report forthwith to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. The Commissioner shall immediately suspend the person's operating license or nonresident operating privilege or the privilege of an unlicensed operator to operate a vehicle for a period of 90 days and until the defendant complies with section 1209a of this title.(b) Extended suspension- fatality or serious bodily injury. In cases resulting in a fatality or serious bodily injury to a person other than the defendant, the period of suspension shall be one year and until the defendant complies with section 1209a of this title.(c) Operation during suspension. During a suspension under this section, an eligible person may operate a motor vehicle under the terms of an ignition interlock RDL or ignition interlock certificate issued under section 1213 of this title. (Added 1969, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; amended 1973, No. 79, § 6, eff. May 23, 1973; 1975, No. 103, § 3, eff. May 30, 1975; 1979, No. 58, § 2; 1981, No. 103, § 7; 1983, No. 134 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 1999, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 19; 2009, No. 126 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. July 1, 2011; 2011, No. 90 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2015, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 50; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 192.)
23 V.S.A. § 1208
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1208. Suspensions for subsequent convictions

§ 1208. Suspensions for subsequent convictions|(a) Second conviction. Upon a second conviction of a person violating a provision of section 1201 of this title and upon final determination of an appeal, the court shall forward the conviction report forthwith to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. The Commissioner shall immediately suspend the person's operating license or nonresident operating privilege or the privilege of an unlicensed operator to operate a vehicle for 18 months and until the defendant complies with section 1209a of this title. However, during the suspension, an eligible person may operate under the terms of an ignition interlock RDL or ignition interlock certificate issued pursuant to section 1213 of this title.(b) Third conviction. Upon a third or subsequent conviction of a person violating a provision of section 1201 of this title and upon final determination of any appeal, the court shall forward the conviction report forthwith to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. The Commissioner shall immediately revoke the person's operating license or nonresident operating privilege or the privilege of an unlicensed operator to operate a motor vehicle for life. However, during this lifetime revocation, an eligible person may operate under the terms of an ignition interlock RDL or ignition interlock certificate issued under section 1213 of this title. (Added 1969, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; amended 1973, No. 79, § 7, eff. May 23, 1973; 1975, No. 103, §§ 4, 5, eff. May 30, 1975; 1977, No. 101, § 2, eff. May 6, 1977; 1979, No. 58, § 3; 1981, No. 103, § 8; 1983, No. 134 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; 1989, No. 179 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. May 14, 1990; 1991, No. 55, § 7; 1997, No. 56, § 5, eff. Aug. 1, 1997; 2009, No. 126 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. July 1, 2011; 2011, No. 90 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2015, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 51.)
23 V.S.A. § 1211
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 23 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 13 - Operation of Vehicles|§ 1211. Construction of cross references

§ 1211. Construction of cross references|For the purposes of computing offenses under this chapter, references to section 1201 of this title shall be construed to include sections of present or prior law of this or any other jurisdiction that prohibited operating, attempting to operate, or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle on a highway while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, or while having 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood or an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. (Added 1981, No. 103, § 10; amended 1987, No. 62, § 6; 1991, No. 55, § 10; 2017, No. 83, § 161(4).)