Vermont § 1117 - Footrests and handlebars

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1117 — Footrests and handlebars, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1117. Footrests and handlebars

  • (a) Any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar
    or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for such passenger. (b) No person shall operate any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle with handlebars more
    than 15 inches in height above that portion of the seat occupied by the operator. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 1977, No. 20, § 5; 2009, No. 152 (Adj. Sess.), § 19i, eff. Sept. 1, 2010.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1117

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1117 cover?

Section 1117 ("Footrests and handlebars") 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 § 1117?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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How does Vermont § 1117 apply to my situation?

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