Vermont § 1083 - Special speed limitations
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1083 — Special speed limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1083. Special speed limitations
- (a) No person may drive any vehicle equipped with iron, steel, or solid rubber tires at
a speed greater than 10 miles per hour. (b) No person may drive a vehicle over any bridge or other elevated structure constituting
a part of a highway at a speed that is greater than the maximum speed that can be
maintained with safety to the bridge or structure, except when the bridge or structure
is signposted as provided in this section. The legislative body of a municipality
may erect notices one hundred feet in both directions along the highway stating the
maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated on the bridge or structure. (c) The Traffic Committee, upon request from the legislative body of any municipality
shall, or upon its own initiative may, conduct an investigation of any bridge or other
elevated structure constituting a part of a highway, and if it finds that the bridge
or structure cannot, with safety to itself, withstand vehicles traveling at the speed
otherwise permissible under this chapter, the Committee shall declare the maximum
speed of vehicles upon the bridge or structure and shall cause or permit suitable
signs stating the maximum speed to be erected and maintained before each end of the
bridge or structure. (d) No person may drive a vehicle towing a trailer exempted from the weight requirements
as provided in subsection 1307(h) of this title at speeds greater than 35 miles per hour. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 1975, No. 213 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 1, 1976.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1083
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1083 cover?
Section 1083 ("Special speed limitations") 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 § 1083?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1083" (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 § 1083 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
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