H 162 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to operation of motor vehicles with studded snow tires

This bill restricts the use of studded snow tires on Vermont highways between November 1 and May 15, with specific exceptions for out-of-state vehicles, farm tractors, and emergency vehicles. It amends existing state law to prohibit operating vehicles with studded tires during the winter season, except for the listed exemptions. Violations of this ban result in a warning for first offenses and a civil penalty of at least $100 for subsequent violations. The law takes effect on July 1, 2023.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2023 Last action Feb 2, 2023
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Mollie Burke
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