An act relating to civil penalties for global positioning system (GPS) navigation providers related to the Smugglers’ Notch segment of Vermont Route 108

This bill extends existing civil penalties to GPS navigation providers if their systems fail to warn drivers about prohibited vehicle restrictions on the Smugglers' Notch segment of Vermont Route 108. It directly affects companies that sell, subscribe to, or offer free GPS navigation services, including software and route planning tools. Under the new provisions, providers could face a $2,000 fine if their systems do not explicitly notify users of the route's closure restrictions for large vehicles during winter. The bill also requires the Vermont Agency of Transportation to provide notice of these restrictions to GPS providers and install appropriate signage. These changes take effect on July 1, 2023.