Vermont § 1012 - Obedience to enforcement officers
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1012 — Obedience to enforcement officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1012. Obedience to enforcement officers
- (a) A person while operating or in charge of a motor vehicle shall, upon request by an
enforcement officer who reasonably suspects that the person has committed or is committing
a violation of this title, give his or her name and address and the name and address
of the owner of the motor vehicle. (b) The operator shall produce his or her operator’s license and the registration certificate
for the motor vehicle. If the operator does not have a valid Vermont operator’s license
or does not have the license on his or her person, the operator shall produce other
suitable forms of identification. A person operating a motor vehicle shall promptly
and carefully stop when signalled to stop by an enforcement officer wearing insignia
that identifies the officer. (c) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not more than
$1,250.00. (d) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section shall be assessed a civil penalty
of not more than $250.00. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 1989, No. 109, § 6, eff. July 1, 1990; 1999, No. 58, § 7.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1012
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1012 cover?
Section 1012 ("Obedience to enforcement officers") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1012?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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