§ 3501. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “All-terrain vehicle” or “ATV” means any nonhighway recreational vehicle, except snowmobiles, having not less than two low pressure tires (10 pounds per square inch, or less); not wider than 64 inches, with two-wheel ATVs having permanent, full-time power to both wheels; and having a dry weight […]
§ 3502. Registration and Trail Access Decal (TAD) required; exceptions (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual shall not operate an ATV on the VASA Trail System, on State land designated by the Secretary pursuant to subdivision 3506(b)(4) of this title, or along any highway that is not adjacent to the property […]
§ 3503. Transfer of registration The registration of an all-terrain vehicle ends when the owner transfers title to another person. The former owner shall immediately return to the Commissioner the registration certificate and plate previously assigned to the transferred all-terrain vehicle with the date of sale, name, and residence of the new owner endorsed on […]
§ 3504. Registration fees and plates (a) The registration fee for all-terrain vehicles other than as provided for in subsection (b) of this section is $45.00. Duplicate registration certificates may be obtained upon payment of $6.00 to the Department. (b) Any person engaged in the business of selling or exchanging all-terrain vehicles, as defined in […]
§ 3505. Equipment (a) All all-terrain vehicles shall be equipped with one or more headlights, a red rear light all in working order, and brakes in good mechanical condition and be equipped with an efficient muffler and such other equipment and devices as may be required to meet the noise level specifications of subsection (b) […]
§ 3506. Operation; prohibited acts; financial responsibility; headgear (a) A person shall only operate an ATV, or permit an ATV owned by him or her or under his or her control to be operated, in accordance with this chapter. (b) An ATV shall not be operated: (1) Along a public highway except if one or […]
§ 3507. Enforcement; penalties and revocation of registration (a) A person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $300.00 for each offense unless otherwise provided by law. (b) In addition to the fines provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner may suspend or […]
§ 3508. Designated areas The Secretary shall print a list of public lands and waters designated for use by all-terrain vehicles pursuant to subdivision 3506(b)(4) of this title and make the publication available to the public. (Added 1983, No. 240 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 3509. Defacing identifying numbers; signs (a) A person may not willfully change or attempt to change, or tamper with, obliterate, deface, or in any manner interfere with the original or assigned motor number or manufacturer’s serial number of any all-terrain vehicle. (b) A person may not remove, deface, alter, or destroy trail signs, markers, […]
§ 3510. Municipal ordinances Municipalities shall have the power to adopt ordinances pursuant to 24 V.S.A. chapter 59 for the purpose of regulating the time, manner, and location or operation of all-terrain vehicles within their limits provided the ordinances do not controvert the provisions of this chapter. (Added 1983, No. 240 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 3511. Crashes; duty to stop and report (a) The operator of an all-terrain vehicle who has caused or is involved in a crash resulting in injury to any person or property, other than the all-terrain vehicle then under his or her control, shall immediately stop and render whatever assistance may be reasonably necessary. He […]
§ 3512. Attempting to elude a police officer An operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall bring his or her vehicle to a stop when signalled to do so by an enforcement officer wearing identifying insignia or operating a law enforcement vehicle sounding a siren or displaying a flashing blue or blue and white signal lamp. […]
§ 3513. Liability insurance; authority to contract for law enforcement services [Subsection (a) effective until July 1, 2023; see also subsection (a) effective July 1, 2023 set out below.] (a) The amount of 90 percent of the fees and penalties collected under this chapter, except interest, is allocated to the Agency of Natural Resources for […]
§ 3514. Administration of chapter; rules The Commissioner shall administer this chapter and shall adopt rules, prescribe forms and procedures for application and registration, consistent with this chapter as necessary to carry its provisions into effect. (Added 1987, No. 190 (Adj. Sess.), § 6.)
§ 3515. All-terrain safety education course; issuance of certificate (a) The Commissioner of Public Safety shall establish and oversee a program of examination and certification of all-terrain vehicle operators. In order for an operator to be awarded a safety education certificate, he or she must submit evidence of successful completion of an all-terrain vehicle safety […]
§ 3516. Training fee (a) A person or organization conducting an approved all-terrain vehicle safety education course may charge a reasonable fee to persons completing the course, as appropriate and necessary to defray the expenses of providing the course. (b) The Commissioner of Public Safety shall review and approve the maximum fee to be charged […]
§ 3517. Distribution of safety education information Dealers shall distribute safety education information, as may be made available by the Commissioner of Public Safety or the vehicle manufacturers or distributors, to all purchasers of all-terrain vehicles. (Added 1991, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 6.)
§ 3518. Applicability The provisions of subsections 3506(e) and (f) and sections 3515 through 3517 of this title shall not apply to any two-wheeled vehicles, nor to four-wheeled vehicles having a dry weight in excess of 700 pounds. (Added 1991, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)
