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Vermont Codes (Title 23, Sections 1205-3206B)

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VSA
Section #
Code
Points
Code Definition
23
1205
BC1
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .02% or more, 1st offense
23
1205
BC2
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .02% or more, 2nd offense
23
1205
BC3
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .02% or more, 3rd/subsequent offense
23
1205
BR2
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration, 2nd offense
23
1205
BR3
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration, 3rd/subsequent offense
23
1205
BRF
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration, 1st offense
23 1205 C41 0 .04 or more BAC operating a commercial vehicle – first civil suspension
23 1205 C42 0 .04 or more BAC operating a commercial vehicle – second civil suspension
23 1205 C43 0 .04 or more BAC operating a commercial vehicle – third or subsequent civil suspension
23
1205
CA1
0
Admin. per se suspension for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08% or more (First Offense)
23
1205
CA2
0
Administrative per se suspension for alcohol concentration of .08% , or more (SECOND OFFENSE)
23
1205
CA3
0
Administrative per se suspension for alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (THIRD OFFENSE)
23
1205
CA4
0
Administrative per se suspension for alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (FOURTH, or subsequent, offense)
23
1205
CIV
0
.08% or more alcohol concentration (3rd or subsequent offense)
23
1205
CT1
0
Administrative per se, suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (FIRST offense)
23
1205
CT2
0
Administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (SECOND offense)
23
1205
CT3
0
Administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (THIRD offense)
23
1205
CT4
0
Administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (FOURTH offense)
23
1205
CT5
0
Administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (FIFTH or subsequent offense)
23
1205
CX1
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10%, or more (FIRST offense)
23
1205
CX2
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10%, or more (SECOND offense)
23
1205
CX3
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10%, or more (THIRD offense)
23
1205
CX4
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10%, or more (FOURTH offense)
23
1205
CX5
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10% , or more (FIFTH or subsequent offense)
23 1205 RCT 0 Refused chemical test
23
1205
TR
0
Refusal to chemical test, 1st offense (civil)
23
1205
TR2
0
Refusal of chemical test, 2nd offense (civil)
23
1205
TR3
0
Refusal of chemical test, 3rd offense (civil)
23
1205
TR4
0
Refusal of chemical test, 4th offense (civil)
23
1205
TR5
0
Refusal of chemical test, 5th or subsequent offense (civil)
23 1205 WDC 0 Civil suspension - .02 BAC with second or previous 1201 BAC was .16
23
1205(a)
LIF
0
Refusal to submit to evidentiary test of BAC, third or subsequent offense (life revocation)
23
1205(s)
DUP
0
Applied for duplicate operator's license while (civil) DUI action is pending
23
1206
DA1
0
(Criminal) violation of operating with an alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (FIRST offense)
23
1206
DCV
0
Operating a CMV with .04% or more BAC, first offense
23
1206
DD1
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (FIRST offense)
23
1206
DW1
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 1st offense, criminal
23
1206
DWD
0
Driving under the influence of drugs
23
1206
DWI
0
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, criminal
23
1206
DX1
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 1st offense, criminal
23
1208
CRI
0
(Criminal) Operation with alcohol concentration of .08% or more (3rd or subsequent offense)
23
1208
DA2
0
(Criminal) violation of operating with an alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (SECOND offense)
23
1208
DA3
0
(Criminal) violation of operating with an alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (THIRD offense)
23
1208
DA4
0
(Criminal) violation of operating with an alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (FOURTH, or subsequent, offense)
23
1208
DC2
0
Operating a CMV with .04% or more  BAC, second offense
23
1208
DC3
0
Operating a CMV with .04% or more  BAC, third or subsequent offense 
23
1208
DD2
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (SECOND offense)
23
1208
DD3
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (THIRD offense)
23
1208
DD4
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (FOURTH offense)
23
1208
DD5
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (FIFTH, or subsequent, offense)
23
1208
DW2
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 2nd offense, criminal
23
1208
DW3
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 3rd offense, criminal
23
1208
DW4
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 4th offense, criminal
23
1208
DW5
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 5th or subsequent offense, criminal
23
1208
DX2
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 2nd offense, criminal
23
1208
DX3
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 3rd offense, criminal
23
1208
DX4
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 4th offense, criminal
23
1208
DX5
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 5th or subsequent offense, criminal
23 1208 WDA 0 .16 or more alcohol concentration
23 1208 WDD 0 Third or subsequent 1201 – BAC .02
23
1209a
RTA
0
Violation of conditions of total abstinence reinstatement
23
1213a(h)
TID
0
Tampered with immobilization device or mobilized vehicle subject to an immobilization order
23
1213c(m)
ROL
0
Renting/owning/leasing a vehicle after issuance of immobilization/forfeiture order
23
1213c(n)
SEV
0
Selling/encumbering vehicle prohibited
23
1214
CDI
5
(Civil) traffic ticket for operating with an alcohol concentration of .08% or more
23
1216(a) (01)
JR1
0
Persons under 18/alcohol concentration of .02% or more, 1st offense, civil violation
23
1216(a) (02)
JR2
0
Persons under 18/alcohol concentration of .02% or more, subsequent offense, civil violation
23
1216(a) (02)
JRS
0
Persons under 18/refusal to submit to BAC test, subsequent, civil violation
23
1216(a)(1)
21A
0
Persons under 21 years of age with alcohol concentration of .02 (or more), first offense
23
1216(a)(2)
21B
0
Persons under 21 years of age with alcohol concentration of .02 (or more), subsequent offense
23
1216(c)
JRR
0
Persons under 18/refusal to submit to BAC test, civil violation
23
1216(d)
21C
0
Persons under 21 years of age refusal to submit to evidentiary test, first offense
23
1216(d)
21D
0
Persons under 21 years of age refusal to submit to evidentiary test, subsequent offense
23
1221
DEF
0
Defective equipment
23
1222
VNI
0
Vehicle not inspected
23 1222C IX4 0 Motor vehicle inspection expired within 14 days of the inspection sticker
23
1223
DIS
0
Affix inspection sticker not assigned
23
1241
LD
0
Locking device
23
1242
SG
0
Safety glass (cars shall have)
23
1243
LK
2
Lights (what kind shall be installed)
23
1243
LTS
2
Head or rear light violation
23
1244
IR
0
Illumination required
23
1245
IRM
0
Illumination required on motorcycles
23
1246
RPL
0
Restrictions (Prohibited lights)
23
1248
TL
0
Tail lights (required)
23
1249
DSL
0
Directional signal lamps
23
1250
CL
0
Clearance lights
23
1251
SCL
0
Sirens and colored lamps
23
1252(b)
ASL
0
Amber signal lamps
23
1253
IOP
0
Inspection of permits (issued by commissioner of DMV)
23
1255(2)
LSR
0
Improper use of a vehicle with emergency lights and/or siren
23
1256
NH
2
No helmets (MOTORCYCLE)
23
1257
MEP
2
No goggles or windshield (motorcycle)
23
1258
CRS
0
Child restraint system
23
1259
FSB
0
Failure to use seat belts
23
1281
SDE
0
Additional equipment (for school buses)
23
1281(a)
SOE
0
Optional equipment (for school buses)
23
1282
OEI
0
Operator: Equipment and Inspection (FOR SCHOOL BUSES)
23
1283(a) (04)
SRR
2
School bus signal lamps lighted at railroad grade crossings
23
1283(b)
CON
0
School bus converted for use
23
1284
SBE
0
Failure to identify, equip and maintain (school bus)
23
1285
SAF
0
Failure to provide instruction in safe riding practices (school bus)
23
1301
EE
0
Emergency exits
23
1302(a)
RTT
0
Rubber tires on trucks (Required)
23
1302(b)
TMT
0
Number of trailers
23
1303
FLR
0
Violation of the flare law
23
1304
UFL
0
Use of flares
23
1305
MTM
0
Motor truck, mirror required
23
1306
WF
0
Rear wheel flaps (required)
23
1307
BE
0
Brake equipment required
23
1308
PAB
0
Performance ability of brakes
23
1341
TSC
0
Trailer coaches - safety chain required
23
1342
TFE
0
Trailer coaches (fire extinguisher required)
23
1344
RTP
0
Riding in trailer coaches ( Prohibited)
23
1361
LVO
0
Lights on vehicles other than motor vehicles
23
1362
LNO
0
Night operation (of other vehicles)
23
1391
LAL
0
(LOCAL) Over the axle limit (T. 23, §1391a(d))
23
1391
OAL
0
Over the axle limit
23
1392
FCP
2
Failure to carry overweight permit in vehicle
23
1392
LRL
0
(LOCAL) Gross limits on highways (T. 23, §1391a(d))
23
1392
ORL
0
Gross limits on highways
23
1396
OBL
0
Special limits for bridges and highways
23
1399
CME
0
Construction and maintenance equipment
23
1399
LCM
0
(LOCAL) Construction and maintenance equipment (T. 23, §1391a(d))
23
1400
LEW
0
(LOCAL) Permit to operate in excess of weight limits (T. 23, §1391a(d))
23
1400
PEW
0
Permit to operate in excess of weight limits
23
1400a
LLL
0
(LOCAL) Special local highway/bridge limits (T. 23, §1391a(d))
23
1400a
SLL
0
Special local highway/bridge limits
23
1401(d)
PM1
0
Category I violation of 1401 regarding contents of permit
23
1401(d)
PM2
0
Category II violation of 1401 regarding contents of permit
23
1407
LOV
0
(LOCAL) Operation of over-weight vehicles (T. 23, §1391a(d))
23
1407
OOV
0
Operation of over-weight vehicles
23
1408
LOT
0
(LOCAL) Overloaded truck (T. 23, §1391a(d))
23
1408
OLT
0
Overloaded truck
23
1411
RRL
0
Refusal to weigh vehicles or remove load
23
1431
LOH
0
(LOCAL) Over legal height
23
1431
LOW
0
(LOCAL) Over legal width
23
1431
OLH
0
Over the legal height of vehicle
23
1431
OLW
0
Overwidth vehicle
23
1432
LOL
0
(LOCAL) Over legal length
23
1432
OLL
0
Over-length vehicle
23
1434
LN1
0
Operation of over-size vehicle with no permit - local, first offense (CDL)
23
1434
LN2
0
Operation of over-size vehicle with no permit - local, subsequent offense in 24 months (CDL)
23
1434
LN3
0
Operation of over-size vehicle with no permit - local, third or subsequent offense in 24 months (CDL)
23
1434
LP1
0
Operation of over-size vehicle in violation of permit - local, first offense (CDL)
23
1434
LP2
0
Operation of over-size vehicle in violation of permit - local, subsequent offense in 24 months (CDL)
23
1434
LP3
0
Operation of over-size vehicle in violation of permit - local, third or subsequent offense in 24 months (CDL)
23
1434(a)
NP1
0
Operation of over-size vehicle with no permit (first offense)
23
1434(a)
NP2
0
Operation of over-size vehicle with no permit (subsequent offense in 24 months)
23
1434(a)
NP3
0
Operation of oversize vehicle with no permit - subsequent offense in 24 months
23
1434(b)
PV1
0
Operation of over-size vehicle in violation of permit limitations (first offense)
23
1434(b)
PV2
0
Operation of over-size vehicle in violation of permit limitations (subsequent offense in 24 months)
23
1434(b)
PV3
0
Operation of oversize vehicle in violation of permit limitations - 3rd or subsequent offense within 24 months
23
1451
LPC
0
Loads on passenger cars
23
1452
NCB
0
Insufficient cross-binders, or insecure load
23
1453
BP
0
Baled products
23
1454
SL
0
Securing loads
23
1701
VIN
0
Possession of motor vehicle w/serial or motor numbers defaced
23
1704a
ALT
0
Alteration of odometer/hubometer/clock meter
23
1705
IIE
0
Impersonating a DMV Inspector or Examiner
23
2082
AFC
0
Altering, forging, or counterfeiting certificates
23
2083
TIV
0
Vehicle title violation
23 2083b FDT 0 Failure to deliver title within 10 days of sale of vehicle
23
2084
RSV
0
Report of theft, recovery of unclaimed vehicle
23
2205(d)
FAP
0
Failure to appear in court (non-major violation)
23
2302(c)
MIC
2
Any moving violation not covered by a specific code
23
2302(c)
VLR
2
Violation of a law of the road
23
2307
FAF
0
Failure to pay fine
23
2506
PTC
0
Points suspension (changed)
23
2506
PTS
0
Points Suspension
23
3009(b)
PT1
0
Privilege to operate (other than diesel tax reports)
23
3009(b)
PTO
0
Privilege to operate
23
3024(b)
DTP
0
Failure to obtain/display diesel permit
23
3024(b)
DTR
0
Diesel Tax Regulations
23
3025
LOG
0
Log book
23
3027
DFV
0
Diesel fuel violation
23
3202
8US
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation of an unregistered snowmobile
23
3203
8OR
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Failure to return transferred registration
23
3204(b)
8MR
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Misuse of manufacturer's/seller's registration or number plate
23
3205(a)
8DE
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Defective or inadequate equipment
23
3205(b)
8MD
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Improper muffling device
23
3205(c)
8SE
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Sale without required equipment
23
3206
8NH
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION)  Operate, ride on, or be pulled by a snowmobile without proper protective headgear
23
3206(a)
8PO
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Permitting operation of an unregistered snowmobile
23
3206(b)(01)
8OH
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation on or across a public highway
23
3206(b)(02)
8AH
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation along public highway
23
3206(b)(03)
8DP
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Distance from plowed portion of highway
23
3206(b)(04)
8MU
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) On/across a municipal highway
23
3206(b)(06)
8PR
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation on private land or private body of water
23
3206(b)(07)
8PU
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation on public land/in a natural area
23
3206(b)(07)
8U8
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Snowmobile operated by a child under 8 years of age
23
3206(b)(08)
8NC
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION)  Snowmobile operated by a person born after July 3, 1983 without Snowmobile Education Certificate
23
3206(b)(08)
8UO
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation by a person under 12 years of age
23
3206(b)(09)
8UN
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation by a person born after July 1, 1983
23
3206(b)(10)
8HW
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Harassing wildlife
23
3206(b)(11)
8ID
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) No registration or consent form with vehicle, registration number improperly displayed
23
3206(b)(13)
8CN
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operating in a careless and negligent manner
23
3206(b)(14)
8CE
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation within a cemetery
23
3206(b)(15)
8LA
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation on a limited access/interstate highway
23
3206(b)(16)
8OS
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation on a sidewalk
23
3206(b)(17)
8PS
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operating snowmobile after privileges suspended
23
3206(b)(18)
8RP
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operation of a snowmobile in an unreasonable manner
23
3206(b)(19)
8IN
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION)  Operating a snowmobile without liability insurance
23
3206(b)(19)(A)
8CP
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Commercial operation on private land/body of water without written consent
23
3206(b)(19)(B)
8CL
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Commercial operation on public land/body of water without written consent
23
3206(b)(19)(C)
8CI
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Display of improper TMA by a snowmobile used in a commercial operation
23
3206(b)(19)(D)
8CD
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Failure to display commercial identification
23
3206(b)(20)
8AL
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION)Trail access limited to after 11 PM and before 6 AM when less than 500 feet from a residence
23
3206(b)(22)
8CS
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operating a snowmobile on the trail system during the closed season
23
3206(b)(23)
8SS
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operating a snowmobile in the open season when trail system not officially opened by VAST
23
3206B
8WP
0
(SNOWMOBILE VIOLATION) Operating snowmobile after 11PM and before 6AM when prohibited

 

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