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Vermont Speeding Laws

Vermont Speeding Law Highlights

23 V.S.A. § 1081 - The Basic rule and maximum limits:

  • No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions, having regard for the actual and potential hazards then existing.
  • In every event speed shall be controlled as necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other object on or adjacent to the highway.
  • The limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized are maximum lawful speeds, and no person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed in excess of 50 miles per hour.
  • The maximum speed limits set forth in this section may be altered in accordance with sections 1003, 1004, 1007, and 1010 of this title.
  • The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, drive at an appropriate, reduced speed
    • When approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing,
    • When approaching and going around a curve,
    • When approaching the crest of a hill,
    • When traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway,
    • When special hazard exists.

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