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Traffic Enforcement Penalties
- 1/15You flee from police during traffic stop attempt
Fleeing or eluding law enforcement is a serious offense in Vermont. It results in points on your license and an automatic suspension. It may also bring criminal charges.
Driving 15 Miles Per Hour (MPH) over the limit in a work zone
Work zones require reduced speeds. Excessive speeding in these areas results in doubled fines, license points, and longer suspensions if repeated.
Driving without license and stopped by state patrol
Driving without a valid license is illegal. In Vermont, it adds points to your record and may involve court penalties including suspension or jail.
You ignore officer hand signals at an intersection
Failure to obey a law enforcement officer is a 4 point violation in Vermont. Accumulating points quickly leads to license suspension.
A suspended driver continues driving after penalty date issued
Driving while suspended can lead to extended suspension, jail, and higher insurance rates. Vermont strictly enforces this offense.
You hit a parked car and drive away quickly
Leaving the scene of a property damage accident results in suspension for 60 days up to 1 year, even for first offenses.
Caught lying on license application with fake identity
Falsifying identity is a criminal act. Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revokes your license and you may face jail, fines, and civil penalties.
Caught texting while driving near a high traffic intersection
Texting while driving is a major distraction. In Vermont, depending on severity, it adds 2 to 5 points on your license and fines.
Refuse to stop for school bus with red lights flashing
Ignoring a school bus stop signal is extremely dangerous. Vermont adds 5 points and imposes serious fines to discourage this action.
You are convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and drive without reinstated license
Repeat Driving Under the Influence (DUI) related offenses result in mandatory suspensions and jail. Vermont law treats this as a major public safety risk.
Driver causes crash while not yielding to ambulance
Failure to yield to emergency vehicles leads to 5 points. Drivers must always allow passage to police, fire, and ambulances.
Hit and run injury crash occurs and you flee the scene
Leaving the scene of an injury crash is a criminal felony. Vermont law imposes harsh suspensions and possible imprisonment.
Teen with permit drives alone late at night
Permit holders in Vermont must be supervised. Breaking the permit rules can delay eligibility for full licensure or cause suspension.
Multiple offenses in two years add up to 10 points
Vermonts point system triggers automatic suspension at 10 points. All traffic violations and convictions count, regardless of severity.
Repeated speeding tickets within 12 months
Vermont requires a retraining course for repeat offenders. Continued speeding increases point accumulation and insurance costs.