Vermont § 1001 - Rules
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1001 — Rules, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1001. Rules
- (a) The Commissioner may adopt rules: (1) relating to motor vehicle equipment in all cases where its use is not defined in this
title and whenever the use or nonuse, contrary to the rules, in the judgment of the
Commissioner, may render the operation of the motor vehicle hazardous or unlawful; (2) restricting or prohibiting the use of pictures, advertising matter, or other thing
placed on or over any transparent part of a motor vehicle; (3) relating to any other matter or thing that, in the Commissioner’s judgment, may hinder
or impede the operator in the safe and careful operation of a motor vehicle; and (4) in explanation of and in addition to, but not inconsistent with, the provisions of
this title concerning any matter or thing that, in the Commissioner’s judgment, may
render the operation of motor vehicles safer and lessen motor vehicle crashes and
resulting injuries or fatalities. (b) The Commissioner may adopt rules uniform with the regulations of the federal agency
having jurisdiction over motor vehicles subject to federal law so far as the rules
are applicable to the vehicles or to vehicles of the same type not subject to federal
law, or to both. (c) The Commissioner shall adopt rules under this section only in accordance with 3 V.S.A. chapter 25. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 1975, No. 211 (Adj. Sess.), § 10; 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 172; 2023, No. 85 (Adj. Sess.), § 283, eff. July 1, 2024; 2025, No. 18, § 42, eff. May 13, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1001
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1001 cover?
Section 1001 ("Rules") 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 § 1001?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1001" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 1001 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Vermont.