Vermont § 3739 - Operation of vehicles on state owned land
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3739 — Operation of vehicles on state owned land, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3739. Operation of vehicles on state owned land
- (a) A person who operates a motor vehicle, as defined in 23 V.S.A. § 4, on any land that is owned or held by the State: (1) except in places or on trails specifically designated and marked by the Secretary
of Natural Resources; or (2) contrary to any rule governing the use of the place or trail shall be fined not more
than $500.00. For the purposes of this section “land owned or held by the State”
does not include a highway as defined in 23 V.S.A. § 4. (b) The Secretary of Natural Resources may by rule designate a place or trail for use
by motor vehicles when it finds that natural, fish and wildlife, and other recreational
activities or aesthetic values will not be substantially adversely affected. The
Secretary may by rule specify under which weather and trail conditions or at which
times or hours of the day designated trails or places may not be used. (Added 1971, No. 95, § 2, eff. April 22, 1971; amended 1987, No. 76, § 18.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3739
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3739 cover?
Section 3739 ("Operation of vehicles on state owned land") 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 § 3739?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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