VT Legal Information

For legal references in the Vermont State Statutes please refer to the following.
This list however is not all encompassing and as with all laws in the state of Vermont is completely
open for interpretation by any law enforcement officer or judge. So I would advise against arguing with
an officer over these otherwise you might end up in more trouble that if you had kept your mouth shut.

Complete searchable Vermont State Statutes
Official Vermont Statutes online

Vermont State Statutes Pertaining to the use of “Legal Trails”:
Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 301, Sections 2 and 8 including subsections A and B
Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 302, Section 5
Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 304, Section A and 5
Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 310, Section C
Title 19, Chapter 7, Article 702

Vermont State Statutes Pertaining to the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council:
Title 10, Chapter 20, Article 442, Section 3
Title 10, Chapter 20, Article 443
Title 10, Chapter 20, Article 444
Title 10, Chapter 20, Article 445

Vermont State Statutes Pertaining to the restriction of Class 4 road use:
Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 302, Section 4
Title 19, Chapter 11, Article 1110

The two most common Violations that you may be cited for would be:
1. Trespass by motor vehicle (Title 23, Chapter 13, Article 1135)
          a.Fine without property damage: Not more than $100.00
          b.Fine with property damage: Not more than $175.00
2. Operation of vehicle on state owned land (Title 13, Chapter 81, Article 3739)
          a.Fine: Not more than $500.00