Seat Belt Laws: Vermont
Type of Law
Secondary; Primary for occupants under 18
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Vermont. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Universal helmet law enacted 1968.
Choice of 2 or 4 years
None
None
Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use
None
65
65
55
55
50
50
None
90 days
None
Highly incentivized for all convictions
yes
No
Under 1 yrs or under 20 lbs in rear-facing seat in rear seat unless front passenger airbag is deactivated
1-7 yrs and over 20 lbs
8-17 yrs and over 20 lbs
16 years, 6 months
15
12
40 (10)
16
No restriction
First 3 months: no passengers Second 3 months: no passengers except family (secondary enforcement
All
Secondary; Primary for occupants under 18
18 and over
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
None
n/a
None
n/a
Type of Law
Secondary; Primary for occupants under 18
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
None
Speeding
Double original fine
No
Yes