QandAs: Autos

What are the Vermont State Driving Laws?

Answer:
Vermont uses a point system to track driving

records. Under the point system, certain traffic violations are assigned a point value, such as:

·                    Speeding – 2 – 8 points (depending on speed)
·                    Running a stop sign or light – 2 points
·                    Failure to stop for school bus – 5 points

Any driver who earns 10 points will have his or her license suspended.

You must always follow the speed limit when driving in Vermont. If you speed, you will be fined and points will be added to your driving record. If you are on any road other than an interstate and the speed limit is not posted, it is 50 mph. On the interstate the speed limit is 65 mph unless otherwise posted. There is no law against the use of cell phones while driving in Vermont.

All individuals in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt. Failure to follow this law results in a $25 fine the first time. The fine increases to $50 for a second violation and $100 for any violations after that. Drivers are responsible for children under the age of 16. Additionally, children who are seven and younger must be in a child safety seat. The state of Virginia also requires all people on motorcycles to wear a helmet.

Always yield the right of way to emergency vehicles when they have their lights flashing or sirens on. If you are moving and one of these vehicles approaches, you must pull over to the side of the road and stop. Failure to do so will result in points added to your record and a fine.


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