Vermont Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Vermont law does not prohibit driving barefoot. There are no statutes or DMV regulations mandating footwear for drivers. Driving barefoot is legal and not subject to any restrictions or penalties.

Vermont law requires vehicles to be operated within a single lane and prohibits lane splitting. 23 V.S.A. § 1043 mandates that motor vehicles, including motorcycles, remain within a single lane except when overtaking or turning.

License plate covers are restricted in Vermont. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on ensuring that plates are not obstructed.

Radar detectors are legal in Vermont for private passenger vehicles. Vermont law does not prohibit possession or use of radar detectors, and their sale is allowed. Commercial vehicles may be regulated under federal law.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Vermont under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Vermont regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in Vermont after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. Vermont law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

Studded snow tires are legal year-round in Vermont with no seasonal restrictions. The use of studded tires is legal year-round in Vermont.

Window Tinting is legal in Vermont. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back windows may be tinted without restriction. Medical exemptions are provided under 23 V.S.A. § 1265.