Chain and traction law · Vermont
Vermont can require tire chains on signed state highways in winter for vehicles over 26,000 lb. The statute does not cover passenger cars. Current chain and traction reports from New England 511 appear below, followed by the rules and their official sources.
The 26,000 lb figure and the penalty come from the statute. The Vermont DMV page does not state a weight threshold.
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Vermont can require tire chains on signed state highways in winter for vehicles over 26,000 lb. The statute does not cover passenger cars. Check the official sources linked on this page for the published requirements and penalties. Follow the posted sign and the official source. Some requirements apply even when no sign is up.
The operator or the operator's employer faces a civil penalty of $1,000 when a vehicle that must be chained does not have chains affixed. It is $2,000 if the violation substantially impedes traffic, and a second or later conviction within three years doubles the penalty.
New England 511 posts current requirements. The block at the top of this page reads the New England 511 feed every five minutes and lists chain and traction reports. If the feed cannot be reached, the page says so.
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