H.789 requires individuals with suspended or revoked licenses due to severe speeding violations (such as driving 100+ mph or multiple speeding convictions over the limit) to obtain a special "intelligent speed assistance restricted license" (ROL) or certificate. To qualify, drivers must install an approved aftermarket GPS device that automatically limits vehicle speed to posted limits, pay a $125 application fee, and cover all device costs (installation, maintenance, data retrieval). The license allows operation only of non-commercial vehicles equipped with the device and expires after one year, requiring annual renewal. This applies to Vermont residents and non-residents with specific speeding-related license suspensions or revocations.
This bill allows Vermont municipalities to set speed limits below 25 mph in downtowns, village centers, and "thickly settled districts" (areas with closely spaced buildings over a quarter-mile stretch). It prohibits parking within a specific distance of crosswalks but permits vehicle unloading or bicycle/scooter parking nearby. The bill also restricts using center turn lanes to pass vehicles and requires studies on improving bike/pedestrian infrastructure and converting state highways to lower-speed "class 1 town highways." These changes directly affect local governments, drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in communities with designated village centers or dense development areas.
Vermont's S.263 authorizes municipal law enforcement agencies to use automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems - like speed cameras and noise sensors - in specific locations to improve safety. These systems may be deployed in municipal work zones (when workers are present), areas with high crash or speeding rates, traffic signals, or locations exceeding noise ordinances, but only after engineering analysis confirms safety needs. The bill requires clear signage before enforcement begins, prohibits using ATLE to fix road design flaws, and limits deployment until July 1, 2029. Municipalities must contract with vendors following strict data storage rules, and systems cannot replace traditional policing or address infrastructure issues.
This bill requires individuals with license suspensions or revocations due to serious speeding violations (such as driving 100+ mph or multiple excess-speed offenses) to obtain a restricted license or certificate. To operate a vehicle during their suspension/revocation period, they must install and maintain an approved aftermarket GPS-based speed-limiting device on their vehicle and pay a $125 application fee. The device must actively prevent speeding above posted limits, and the holder must cover all costs for installation, maintenance, and data retrieval. This applies only to non-commercial vehicles and creates a new "intelligent speed assistance restricted operator’s license" (ROL) with annual renewal requirements.
Bill S 155 authorizes municipal law enforcement agencies to use Automated Traffic Law Enforcement (ATLE) systems, such as traffic cameras, as part of a pilot program until July 1, 2027. These systems can be deployed in municipal work zones to enhance worker safety and at other locations with high rates of crashes or speeding where traditional enforcement is impractical. The bill requires clear signage notifying drivers of ATLE use, engineering analysis for deployment locations, and that systems in work zones only operate when workers are present. It also mandates annual calibration, daily logs of activity, and an annual report from the Agency of Transportation detailing system usage, violations, and collected penalties.
This bill makes permanent the Agency of Transportation's authority to use automated traffic enforcement systems (like speed cameras) in road work zones. It repeals temporary provisions from a 2024 law that limited this authority, ensuring the systems can continue operating without needing annual legislative renewal. The policy change directly affects drivers in Vermont work zones where these systems are deployed and the Agency of Transportation, which manages their implementation.
This bill requires all Type I and II school buses in Vermont to install live digital video systems that capture license plates of vehicles illegally passing stopped buses with flashing lights. It allows traffic citations based on verified camera images, with school bus operators submitting sworn statements and photos within five days of the violation. The system must only record license plates (not people), retain footage for 90 days unless used for enforcement, and destroy it after penalties are paid. This directly affects school bus operators (who must install cameras), drivers who pass stopped buses, and Vermont's traffic enforcement process for school bus safety violations.
S 152 proposes new requirements for older drivers to renew their operator's licenses. The bill mandates that residents 80 years of age or older must appear in person at a Department location and pass a vision test before their license can be renewed. Additionally, residents 85 years of age or older will be required to pass a road test component of the examination for license renewal. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
This bill requires all Type I and II school buses in Vermont to install approved traffic cameras that capture license plates when drivers illegally pass a stopped bus with flashing lights. It allows civil penalties (not criminal charges) for such violations based solely on camera evidence, with the footage preserved for up to 90 days unless used for enforcement. The cameras must only record license plates and violation details, not occupants, and school bus operators must submit verified evidence within five days of the incident. This directly affects drivers who pass school buses illegally and school bus operators responsible for camera systems, applying to all school buses starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
