Title 23, Title 23: Motor Vehicles

§ 639. Fees for physical and mental examinations The compensation of the examiners provided in section 637 of this title shall be paid by the person examined. (Amended 2015, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 67.)

§ 671. Procedure (a) In the Commissioner’s discretion, the Commissioner may suspend indefinitely or for a definite time the license of an operator, or the right of an unlicensed individual to operate a motor vehicle, after opportunity for a hearing upon not less than 15 days’ not…

§ 672. Suspending or revoking right of nonresident operator (a) The Commissioner may suspend or revoke the right of any nonresident operator to operate a motor vehicle in this State for the same causes and under the same conditions and in the same manner that the Commissioner cou…

§ 673a. Habitual offenders (a) The Commissioner shall revoke the license of an operator or the right of an unlicensed individual to operate a motor vehicle for a period of two years when the individual is a habitual violator of the motor vehicle laws. (b) As used in this section,…

§ 674. Operating after suspension or revocation of license; penalty; removal of registration plates; towing (a)(1) Except as provided in section 676 of this title, a person whose license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked for a violation of this…

§ 675. Fee prior to termination or reinstatement of suspension or revocation of license (a) Before a suspension or revocation issued by the Commissioner of a person’s operator’s license or privilege of operating a motor vehicle may be terminated or before a person’s operator’s li…

§ 676. Operation after suspension, revocation, or refusal — civil violation (a) A person whose license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle has been revoked, suspended, or refused by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for any reason other than a violation of subsection 1091(b)…

§ 677. Operating commercial motor vehicle after disqualification (a) A person who has been disqualified from holding a commercial driver’s license under subsection 4116(d) of this title and who operates or attempts to operate a commercial motor vehicle upon a public highway befor…

§ 679. Operating commercial motor vehicle after privilege suspended A person whose privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle has been suspended under section 4116a of this title and who operates or attempts to operate a commercial motor vehicle upon a public highway before …

§ 701. Definitions The following terms when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Commissioner” means the Vermont Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. (2) “Department” means the V…

§ 702. Training school and instructor’s licenses A person shall not operate a driver training school or act as an instructor unless the person has secured a license from the Commissioner. Applications for such licenses may be filed with the Commissioner and shall contain the info…

§ 703. Possession of license Each person granted a driver’s training school license shall display the same conspicuously on the school premises. Each person granted an instructor’s license shall carry the same in the person’s possession while engaged in giving driver training. In…

§ 704. Qualifications for training school license To qualify for a driver’s training school license, each new and renewal applicant shall: (1) not have been convicted of a felony nor incarcerated for a felony within the 10 years prior to the date of application; (2) maintain an e…

§ 705. Qualifications for instructor’s license (a) In order to qualify for an instructor’s license, each applicant shall: (1) not have been convicted of: (A) a felony nor incarcerated for a felony within the 10 years prior to the date of application; (B) a violation of section 12…

§ 706. Powers of Commissioner The Commissioner may by rule prescribe requirements and standards for driver training, operation of driver training schools, and conduct of instructors. The charges for such driver training shall be subject to the approval of the Commissioner. (Added…

§ 707. Records required; maintenance of vehicles Every driver’s training school licensee shall keep a record on such forms as the Commissioner may prescribe showing the name and address of each instructor, the instruction license number of such instructor, the particular type of …

§ 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 the Commissioner is satisfied that: (1) the applicant has not met the applicable requirements of sections 704 and 70…

§ 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 the Commissioner is satisfied that: (1) the licensee fails to meet the applicable requirements for a license…

§ 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…

§ 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. Ses…

§ 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 h…

§ 722. Recommendation of a court When a motor vehicle operator is convicted of a violation of chapter 13, subchapters 1 through 5 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 writ…

§ 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 70…

§ 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 t…

§ 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 inv…

§ 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 Co…

§ 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 …

§ 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, kno…

§ 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, s…

§ 750. Definitions; insurance requirements (a) Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Digital network” or “network” means any online-enabled application, software, website, or system offered or used by a transportation network company that enables the prearrangement of rides …

§ 751. Driver requirements; background checks (a) A company shall not allow an individual to act as a driver on the company’s network without requiring the individual to submit to the company an application that includes: (1) the individual’s name, address, and date of birth; (2)…

§ 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 inspe…

§ 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 $500.0…

§ 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 …

§ 800. Maintenance of financial responsibility [Subsection (a) as currently effective; see also subsection (a) contingently amended set out below.] (a) No owner of a motor vehicle required to be registered, or operator required to be licensed or issued a learner’s permit, shall o…

§ 801. Proof of financial responsibility required (a) The Commissioner shall require proof of financial responsibility to satisfy any claim for damages, by reason of personal injury to or the death of any person, of at least $25,000.00 for one person and $50,000.00 for two or mor…

§ 802. Suspension of license (a) Proof of financial responsibility shall cover a person in the operation of any and all motor vehicles operated by him or her. If he or she fails to furnish such proof, when required under the provisions of section 801 of this title, within 20 days…

§ 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 fo…

§ 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 person…

§ 805. Waiver of defenses against injured party When evidence of the insuring of a person, convicted of a violation of a motor vehicle law within the terms of this title, is offered as proof of financial responsibility, the presentation of such proof shall include certification t…

§ 806. Additional evidence Additional evidence of financial responsibility shall be furnished to the Commissioner, at any time, upon the Commissioner’s request. (Amended 2023, No. 85 (Adj. Sess.), § 281, eff. July 1, 2024.)

§ 807. Bond The bond shall be held by the Commissioner to satisfy an execution issued against such person in a case arising out of damage caused by the operation of a motor vehicle owned by such person.

§ 809. Waiver of proof of financial responsibility (a) The Commissioner shall relieve an operator from the obligation to furnish proof of financial responsibility after one year from the crash, conviction, or judgment giving rise to the obligation. In the event that a suspension …

§ 810. Uncompensated victims; reporting requirements The Commissioner of Financial Regulation, with cooperation of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Commissioner of Public Safety, shall direct any company issuing policies in this State insuring against liability arising …

§ 841. Compulsory liability insurance or a surety bond Before a jitney is used in the carrying of passengers for hire, the owner thereof shall procure a contract or policy of insurance issued by a liability insurance company authorized to transact business in this State, or a sur…

§ 842. Insurer or surety as co-defendant The insurer or surety may be made co-defendant with the owner of such jitney in an action for such injury, death, or property damage.