Vermont Codes (Title 23, Sections 1005-1203B)

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HOW TO READ YOUR TIRES

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SHARING THE ROAD WITH MOTORCYCLES

Warmer spring weather brings motorcycles out of hibernation, which makes May the perfect time for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

VSA	Section #	Code	Points	Code Definition
23	1005	PRK	0	Parking regulations
23	1006a	CEC	2	CMV operated on a highway - emergency closing
23	1006a	HEC	2	Highways; emergency closure
23	1007	SL1	2	(LOCAL) Speeding (1-10 mph over speed limit)
23	1007	SL2	3	(LOCAL) Speeding (11-20 mph over speed limit)
23	1007	SL3	5	(LOCAL) Speeding (21-30 mph over speed limit)
23	1007	SL4	8	(LOCAL) Speeding (31 or more mph over speed limit)
23	1007	SL5	3	(LOCAL) Operate a commercial motor vehicle 15-20 MPH above the posted speed limit
23	1007(a)	VSL	3	Local (ordinanced) speed limits
23	1007(b)	VES	6	Excessive speed - local ordinance (20 mph or more over speed limit)
23	1008	VO	2	Violation of a local ordinance
23	1009	CAH	2	Restrictions of controlled access highways
23	1010	SO	2	Special occasions (town ordinance)
23	1010	SOC	2	Commercial motor vehicle being operated at a speed of 15 MPH (or more) over the speed limit - special occasions (town ordinance)
23	1012(a)	FPI	4	Failure to provide identity to an enforcement officer
23	1012(b)	FOO	4	Failure to obey officer
23	1013	FSO	4	Authority of enforcement officer
23	1013	RSS	2	Refusal to stop on signal
23	1014	PRA	0	Persons riding animals
23	1021	TCD	2	Traffic control devices (failure to obey)
23	1022	TCS	2	Traffic control signals (failure to obey)
23	1022(c)	FSL	2	Failure to stop for a light
23	1023	PCS	0	PEDESTRIAN - Pedestrian control signals
23	1024	FS	2	Flashing signals
23	1026	LCS	2	Lane control signals
23	1027	SSM	0	Unauthorized signs, signals or markings
23	1028	IDS	0	Interference with devices or signals
23	1031	DR	2	Driving to the right
23	1032	POD	2	Passing vehicles in opposite direction
23	1033	POL	3	Passing on the left
23	1033(b)	PVU	3	Improperly passing a vulnerable user
23	1034	POR	3	Passing on right
23	1035	LOP	3	Limitations on passing
23	1036	NPZ	3	No passing zones
23	1037	ORR	2	One-way roadways and rotaries
23	1038	DLT	2	Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
23	1039	FTC	3	Following too closely
23	1039(a)	FVU	3	Carelessly following and passing a vulnerable user
23	1039(a)	TVU	3	Throwing an object at a vulnerable user
23	1040	DDH	3	Driving on divided highways
23	1041	RAR	2	Restricted access roadways
23	1046	AEI	2	Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
23	1047	FYL	2	Vehicle turning left
23	1048(b)	SS	2	Failing to stop at a stop sign
23	1048(c)	FYY	2	Failure to yield right of way
23	1049	EPR	4	Vehicle entering from private road
23	1050	FYE	5	Failure to yield to emergency vehicle
23	1051	FYP	4	Failure to yield to pedestrian
23	1052	JW	0	PEDESTRIAN - crossing except at crosswalks
23	1053	PRW	2	Pedestrian right of way in crosswalks (drivers to exercise due care)
23	1054	PCC	0	PEDESTRIAN - crossing except at crosswalks, pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks
23	1055	PCR	0	PEDESTRIAN - Pedestrians on roadways
23	1056	HH	0	PEDESTRIAN - Hitch-hiking
23	1057	FYB	4	Failure to yield to blind person
23	1058	DOP	0	PEDESTRIAN - Duties of pedestrians
23	1059	DSZ	2	Driving through safety zone
23	1061	TI	0	Turning at intersections
23	1062	TP	2	Turning prohibited
23	1063	SPV	2	Starting parked vehicles
23	1064	SIG	2	Signals required
23	1065	HS	2	Hand signals
23	1071	RRC	2	Railroad grade crossings
23	1072	FTS	0	For CMV drivers required to stop, failing to stop before driving onto the crossing
23	1072	SBL	0	School bus driver failure to use flashing signal lamps
23	1072(a)	SGC	2	Certain vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossings
23	1072(c)	SBD	2	School bus door not opened
23	1073	OGC	2	Heavy equipment operation at railroad grade crossings
23	1074	EFD	2	Vehicle emerging from driveway
23	1075	PSB	5	Passing a stopped school bus
23	1076	FSS	0	For all CMV drivers failing to have sufficient space to completely cross without stopping
23	1076	RCC	0	CMV drivers failing to obey traffic control device or enforcement official at railroad crossing
23	1076	SDC	0	CMV drivers not required to stop failing to slow and check tracks are clear of trains
23	1076(b)(3)	IUC	0	CMV drivers failing to cross because of insufficient undercarriage clearance
23	1081(a)	ESA	2	Excessive speed
23	1081(a)	LAS	2	(LOCAL) Excessive speed, accident involvement
23	1081(b)	BR	2	Basic rule (speeding)
23	1081(b)	CBR	2	Commercial motor vehicle being operated at a speed of 15 MPH (or more) over the speed limit - basic rule
23	1081(b)	CLR	2	(Local) Commercial motor vehicle being operated at a speed of 15 MPH (or more) over the speed limit - basic rule
23	1081(b)	LBR	2	(LOCAL) Basic rule
23	1081(d)	ESD	2	Excessive speed
23	1081(d)	LES	2	(LOCAL) Excessive speed
23	1082	LSV	2	(LOCAL) Slow-moving vehicle
23	1082	SMV	2	Slow-moving vehicle
23	1083(a) & (d)	LSL	2	(LOCAL) Special speed limitations
23	1083(a) & (d)	SSL	2	Special speed limitations
23	1083(b) & (c)	LSB	2	(LOCAL) Special speed restrictions (bridge)
23	1083(b) & (c)	SSB	2	Special speed limitations (bridge)
23	1091	CN	*10	Careless and negligent driving
23	1091	DTE	*10	Driving to endanger
23	1091	RD	*10	Reckless driving
23	1091(a)	NE2	10	Negligent operation (subsequent offense)
23	1091(a)	NEG	*10	Negligent Driving
23	1091(b)	GN	10	Grossly negligent operation (first offense)
23	1091(b)	GN2	10	Grossly negligent operation (subsequent offense)
23	1091(b)	GNF	10	Grossly negligent operation (fatality resulting)
23	1091(b)	GNI	10	Grossly negligent operation w/serious bodily injury
23	1091(b)	NEF	10	Negligent operation (fatality resulting)
23	1091(d)	CNF	*10	Careless and negligent driving, fatality resulting
23	1092	DRS	2	Damaging the road surface
23	1093	SSD	2	Smokescreen device (prohibited)
23	1094	GL	10	Grand larceny of motor vehicle
23	1094	OOC	*10	Operating without the owner's consent
23	1094(b)	OCA	10	Aggravated operation without consent of owner
23	1095	TV	2	Television installed
23	1095a	PED	2	Junior Operator using a portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway
23	1096(b)	BIC	0	Parent/guardian permitting child to violate T. 23, Sections 1136 thru 1141
23	1097	MES	2	Exceeding speed limit traveling 60 mph or more and at least 30 mph in excess of limit
23	1099	JRT	0	Junior Operator License recall for texting violation
23	1099	TXD	2	Texting while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway
23	1099	TX2	5	Texting while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway - 2nd or subsequent violation
23	1101	PKR	0	Stopping, standing, or parking in restricted areas
23	1104	VLP	0	Stopping prohibited (in restricted areas)
23	1105	APK	0	Additional parking regulations
23	1111	UMV	0	Unattended motor vehicle
23	1112	PB	0	Passing barrier (Closed highways - restricted travel)
23	1113	LBK	2	Limitations on backing
23	1114	RMC	2	Riding on motorcycles (properly)
23	1115	MLT	2	Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic (properly)
23	1116	COV	2	Clinging to other vehicles (while on motorcycle/moped)
23	1117	MEQ	2	Footrest and handlebars (MOTORCYCLE)
23	1118	4P	2	Four (or more) persons in front seat
23	1119	DOR	2	Opening and closing vehicle doors when unsafe
23	1121	CP	2	Coasting prohibited
23	1122	FFA	2	Following fire apparatus prohibited (within 500 feet)
23	1123	DFH	2	Driving over fire hose prohibited
23	1124	BTW	2	Position of operator (behind the wheel)
23	1125	OWS	0	Obstructing windshields
23	1126	PGH	0	Putting glass, etc. on highways prohibited
23	1126a	SNO	0	Depositing snow onto or across certain highways
23	1127	CPL	2	Control in presence of livestock
23	1128	LSA	*10	Leaving the scene of an accident
23	1128(b)	LSI	*10	Leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily injury resulting
23	1128(c)	LSF	*10	Leaving the scene of an accident with death resulting
23	1129(a)	FRA	0	Failure to file an accident report
23	1129(c)	FRI	0	Notification of liability insurance information
23	1130	PDI	0	Permitting Driving while intoxicated
23	1130	PDR	0	Permitting driving while license revoked
23	1130	PDS	0	Permitting driving while license under suspension
23	1130	PER	0	Permitting illegal operation of a motor vehicle
23	1130	PNL	0	Permitting operation without a license
23	1131	WS	2	Warning signal (horn)
23	1132	DSW	2	Driving on sidewalk
23	1133	ROF	10	Refusal to obey an officer - FATAL
23	1133	ROI	10	Refusal to obey an officer - INJURY
23	1133	ROO	*10	Refusal to obey an officer
23	1134	AWD	2	Consuming alcoholic beverages while driving
23	1134	OCD	2	Person operating a motor vehicle with an open alcoholic beverage container on a highway
23	1134A	OCP	0	Passenger in a motor vehicle on a highway with an open alcoholic beverage container
23	1135	TMD	2	Trespass by motor vehicle (with damage caused)
23	1135	TMV	2	Trespass by motor vehicle (no damage caused)
23	1136	BD	0	BICYCLE - Application of bicycle regulations to parents and children
23	1137	RBI	0	BICYCLE - Riding on bicycle improperly
23	1138	BRR	0	BICYCLE - clinging to motor vehicles, riding on roadways and bicycle path wrong
23	1139	BBP	0	BICYCLE - Riding on roadways and/or bicycle path improperly
23	1140	BCA	0	BICYCLE - Carrying articles
23	1141	BDE	0	BICYCLE - Equipment on bicycles
23	1201	SB1	0	(School bus driver) criminal refusal to submit to evidentiary test, 1st offense
23	1201	SB2	0	(School bus driver) criminal refusal to submit to evidentiary test, 2nd offense
23	1201	SB3	0	(School bus driver) criminal refusal to submit to evidentiary test, 3rd/subsequent offense
23	1201(a)(1)	BU2	0	School bus driver - .02 or more BAC while operating a school bus, criminal offense, 2nd offense
23	1201(a)(1)	BU3	0	School bus driver - .02 or more BAC while operating a school bus, criminal offense, 3rd/subsequent offense
23	1201(a)(1)	BUS	0	School bus driver - Operating a school bus with a BAC of .02 or more
23	1201(b)	RE2	0	(CRIMINAL) Refusal to submit to evidentiary test (one previous conviction of Title 23, §1201)
23	1201(b)	RE3	0	(CRIMINAL) Refusal to submit to evidentiary test (previous convictions of Title 23, §1201)
23	1202(d)(6)	REF	0	(CRIMINAL) Refusal to submit to evidentiary test of BAC (accident involvement)
23	1203b(a)	BTR	0	Duty to report blood test results

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