Agency of Transportation
Enforcement
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and Safety
Suspension Procedures: Official Inspection Stations
The designation by the Commissioner of an inspection station in Vermont may be rescinded for cause subject to the following procedures.
A motor vehicle inspector shall, after completion of an investigation, submit a report to the Chief Inspector for review. The Chief Inspector shall recommend, based on the facts presented in the investigation report, the following:
1. If there is sufficient cause to rescind the designation.
2. The time period the rescinding notice should remain in effect.
Rules Governing Appeals of Administrative Penalties Imposed on Licensed Inspection Stations/Mechanics
- Persons wishing to contest the imposition of an Administrative penalty must make a written request for a hearing postmarked within 15 days of the DMV administrative order imposing the penalty.
- Hearings will be conducted via telephone unless a personal appearance hearing is specifically requested, in either case the hearing will be conducted from Montpelier. Legal Counsel and/or a named individual, requested by the Petitioner to assist them at hearing, may appear in Montpelier even though the hearing is telephone hearing.
Rules for Motor Carrier Safety Standards
ACTION 1.
An existing rule entitled "Rules For Motor Carrier Safety Standards" is amended which consists of the regulations promulgated by the U. S. Department of Transportation contained in Parts 390 to 397 and 399 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations revised October 01, 1992, and any amendments thereto, with the following modifications:
VERMONT ROUTE 9 CHAIN UP LAW
01 December 2017
Quick summary of law requiring use of tire chains on Vermont Route 9 during inclement weather
Under what circumstances can a CMV be stopped?
The standard for stopping a vehicle in Vermont is “reasonable suspicion”. However, commercial vehicles are subject to inspection, upon demand, by an enforcement officer certified to inspect such vehicles.
I'm interested in becoming an officer with the DMV. Where should I begin?
Complete an application for employment with the State of Vermont. If selected, you would then be required to successfully complete;
- a background check
- polygraph test, and
- entrance exams for the full-time Police Academy.
After successfully passing these, and if hired, you must then successfully complete the full time Law Enforcement Academy.
Drivewyze PreClear
Drivewyze PreClear Weigh Station Bypass Program: Vermont DMV has authorized the Drivewyze PreClear bypass program to operate at some locations. Commercial fleets and owner-operators that register with the Drivewyze PreClear bypass service are eligible to bypass these sites instead of always pulling in, at rates determined by the state of Vermont and based upon safety scores and other prerequisites. Drivewyze PreClear is not a transponder-based bypass system, but runs instead as a GPS based application on smartphones, tablets and select in-cab devices.
School Bus Inspection Program
Vermont School buses and school vehicles are also subjected to random inspections throughout the school year to further ensure the safe transportation of Vermont’s school students.
Weight Enforcement Program
While inspecting commercial vehicles for safety compliance, many of Vermont’s motor carrier enforcement professionals also weigh them in an effort to help protect our transportation infrastructure. Using weigh in motion and portable scales, commercial vehicles are screened and weighed to ensure compliance with Vermont’s weight laws.
Special Hauling Permit Information
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