Question 1

What happens when a Vermont driver's record reaches 10 points?

Accepted Answer

A letter is sent notifying them their driving privilege is to be suspended — Once a Vermont driver's record reaches 10 total points, a letter is sent notifying them that their driving privilege is to be suspended, with the length based on points accumulated in the prior two years.

Question 2

How many points does failing to stop for a Vermont school bus with its red lights flashing carry?

Accepted Answer

5 points — Failing to stop for a school bus with its red warning lights flashing carries 5 points on Vermont's point system, the same as failing to yield right-of-way to an emergency vehicle.

Question 3

How long does a new Vermont resident have to register their vehicle after moving into the state?

Accepted Answer

60 days — A new Vermont resident must register their vehicle within 60 days of moving into the state -- separate from the shorter 30-day window for reporting a name, address, or vehicle color change.

Question 4

What's Vermont's Purchase and Use Tax rate on a non-leased vehicle?

Accepted Answer

6% of the price paid or fair market value, whichever is greater — Vermont's Purchase and Use Tax is 6% of either the price paid for a non-leased vehicle or its current fair market value, whichever amount is greater.

Question 5

From how far away must a Vermont rear license plate be readable when lit at night?

Accepted Answer

At least 50 feet — Vermont requires a rear license plate to be lit so it can be read from at least 50 feet away, and to be kept clean and unobstructed at all times.

Question 6

What happens if a Vermont Junior Driver's License applicant can't show a valid insurance card at their road test?

Accepted Answer

Testing is prevented entirely for that appointment — A Vermont Junior Driver's License applicant who can't show a valid insurance card (with carrier name, coverage dates, insured's name, and VIN) at their road test will be prevented from testing entirely.

Question 7

For which Vermont vehicle model years is a signed odometer statement required when selling?

Accepted Answer

Model year 2011 or newer — Vermont requires an odometer statement signed by both the seller and buyer for any vehicle model year 2011 or newer -- this statement is included on the vehicle title or Vermont Bill of Sale.

Vermont: Vehicle, Insurance & License Actions Questions

1. What happens when a Vermont driver's record reaches 10 points?

2. How many points does failing to stop for a Vermont school bus with its red lights flashing carry?

3. How long does a new Vermont resident have to register their vehicle after moving into the state?

4. What's Vermont's Purchase and Use Tax rate on a non-leased vehicle?

5. From how far away must a Vermont rear license plate be readable when lit at night?

6. What happens if a Vermont Junior Driver's License applicant can't show a valid insurance card at their road test?

7. For which Vermont vehicle model years is a signed odometer statement required when selling?

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