Vermont Lift Laws and Vehicle Equipment Laws

Code

Street legal laws for Vermont are listed in the Vermont Statutes (VS).

VS Title 23

Dimensions

Vehicle size in Vermont is restricted to a maximum width of 102 inches, a maximum height of 13 feet 6 inches, and a maximum single vehicle length of 46 feet.

VS 23-13-1431
VS 23-13-1432

Tires

The only requirement for tires in Vermont is that they be in safe operating condition, without any bulges or exposed cords. There is no minimum tire tread depth and no reference to tire grooving in the code.

Wheels

Vermont does not cover wheels in its laws.

Brakes

Cars and trucks driven in Vermont are required to have brakes that act on all 4 wheels. All vehicles must be capable of stopping from a speed of 20 mph within 30 feet. A secondary, mechanical, parking brake is required.

VS 23-13-1307
VS 23-13-1308

Steering

Steering systems is not covered under Vermont's laws.

Suspension

There are currently no suspension lift limits or suspension modification restrictions in Vermont.

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Frame

There are no vehicle frame height limits in Vermont.

Bumpers

There are no bumper height restrictions in Vermont.

Fenders

Fenders and mud flaps are only required on commercial vehicles driven in Vermont.

VS 23-13-1306

Lights

It is not clear if auxiliary lights are allowed to be installed on vehicles in Vermont.

VS 23-13-1244
VS 23-13-1248

Windows

It is unknown if windshields are required in Vermont.

Exhaust

In Vermont, vehicles are required to be equipped with mufflers.

Engine

It is unclear whether or not Vermont has any engine swap or engine performance modification rules.

Emissions

Vermont does not currently require emissions testing.

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