GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Vermont. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Universal helmet law enacted 1968.
Choice of 2 or 4 years
None
None
Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use
None
65
65
55
55
50
50
None
90 days
None
Highly incentivized for all convictions
yes
No
8-17 yrs and over 20 lbs
Under 1 yrs or under 20 lbs in rear-facing seat in rear seat unless front passenger airbag is deactivated
1-7 yrs and over 20 lbs
16 years, 6 months
15
12
40 (10)
16
No restriction
First 3 months: no passengers Second 3 months: no passengers except family (secondary enforcement
Secondary; Primary for occupants under 18
18 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
n/a
None
n/a
None
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June 12, 2018
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Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1968.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
Choice of 2 or 4 years
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
65
Ignition Interlocks
Highly incentivized for all convictions
Child Restraint Required
Under 1 yrs or under 20 lbs in rear-facing seat in rear seat unless front passenger airbag is deactivated
1-7 yrs and over 20 lbs
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years, 6 months
