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Vermont Statutes Title 23. Motor Vehicles, § 1135. Trespass by motor vehicle

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(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 that is so marked, or travels over other private lands; or

(3) operates a motor vehicle on any land that 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 assessed a civil penalty of not more than $100.00 for each offense or, if the violation results in damage to property, the person shall be assessed a civil penalty of 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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