Vermont Statutes Title 23. Motor Vehicles, § 1135. Trespass by motor vehicle
Current as of January 01, 2020 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(a) A person commits the offense of trespass by motor vehicle if the person, knowing that he or she is not privileged to do so:
(1) operates a motor vehicle and obstructs a private driveway, barway, or gateway; or
(2) operates a motor vehicle and travels over a private road which is so marked, or travels over other private lands; or
(3) operates a motor vehicle on any land which is owned or held by the State:
(A) that is not a place or trail specifically designated and marked by the Secretary of Natural Resources for use by motor vehicles; or
(B) contrary to any rule governing the use of the place or trail.
(b) A person who violates this section shall be fined not more than $100.00 for each offense or, if the violation results in damage to property, the person shall be fined not more than $175.00 for each offense.
(c) As used in this section, “motor vehicle” does not include an all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile.
(d) This section shall not apply to any highway open to the public.
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