| Motorcycle Laws In Vermont |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by
law-reflectorization required (Each helmet shall have reflectorized
surface or have securely affixed thereto reflectorized material on both
the left and right side of such helmet. Such reflectorization must
cover an area of at least four square inches on each side of the
helmet. |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Modulating
headlight permitted |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet
Speakers |
No
Restrictions |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Required
by law |
| Muffler |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
No
acoustical criteria. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/50/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 15" above seat |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
1115.
- Operating motorcycles and mo-peds on roadways laned for traffic(d)
No motorcycle or mo-ped may be operated in the same lane with, and
along side of or closer than ten feet ahead of, or ten feet behind
another motorcycle, mo-ped or other motor vehicle. |
| Lane
Splitting |
SECTION
56-5-3640. Motorcycle entitled to full use of lane; riding two
or more abreast; overtaking and passing; operation in other instances.
[SC ST SEC 56-5-3640]
b) The operator of a motorcycle or mo-ped shall not overtake and pass
in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person
shall operate a motorcycle or mo-ped between lanes of traffic or
between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
No;
Vermont (VT) Statutes Annotated - Chapter 115, Sections 4170 - 4181
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