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.
For more information, Vermont’s Speeding laws can be found at
- 23 V.S.A.§1003 - State speed zones
- 23 V.S.A.§1004 - Interstate highway rules
- 23 V.S.A.§1007 - Local speed limits
- 23 V.S.A.§1010 - Special occasions; town highway maintenance