Vermont Lift Laws and Vehicle Equipment Laws

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

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.

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.

Vermont does not cover wheels in its laws.

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.

Steering systems is not covered under Vermont’s laws.

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

There are no vehicle frame height limits in Vermont.

There are no bumper height restrictions in Vermont.

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

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

It is unknown if windshields are required in Vermont.

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

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

Vermont does not currently require emissions testing.