Vermont § 1135 - Trespass by motor vehicle
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1135 — Trespass by motor vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1135. Trespass by motor vehicle
- (a) A person commits the offense of trespass by motor vehicle if the person, knowing that
he or she is not privileged to do so: (1) operates a motor vehicle and obstructs a private driveway, barway, or gateway; or (2) operates a motor vehicle and travels over a private road that is so marked or travels
over other private lands; or (3) operates a motor vehicle on any land that is owned or held by the State: (A) that is not a place or trail specifically designated and marked by the Secretary of
Natural Resources for use by motor vehicles; or (B) contrary to any rule governing the use of the place or trail. (b) A person who violates this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than
$100.00 for each offense or, if the violation results in damage to property, the person
shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $175.00 for each offense. (c) As used in this section, “motor vehicle” does not include an all-terrain vehicle or
snowmobile. (d) This section shall not apply to any highway open to the public. (Added 1989, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 186.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1135
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1135 cover?
Section 1135 ("Trespass by motor vehicle") 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.
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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