Vermont Studded Tire Law
Vermont lets you run studs year-round, no seasonal window. State law bars tire attachments that chew up pavement but explicitly protects studs or cleats 'designed for general use to facilitate travel in winter' (23 V.S.A. §1092). No GVW cap, so a loaded truck is fine in any month. There's no winter-tire mandate, and studs still aren't chains, so they don't satisfy a chains-required order.
Running studs in Vermont
Vermont lets you run studs year-round, no seasonal window. State law bars tire attachments that chew up pavement but explicitly protects studs or cleats 'designed for general use to facilitate travel in winter' (23 V.S.A. §1092). No GVW cap, so a loaded truck is fine in any month. There's no winter-tire mandate, and studs still aren't chains, so they don't satisfy a chains-required order.
The window and winter-tire rules
- Season: No seasonal limit
- Vermont has no winter-tire mandate, though studs are legal year-round. Studs still aren't chains — they don't satisfy a chains-required order. See the Vermont chain-law page for what to run in a storm.
Vermont Studded Tire FAQ
Are studded tires legal in Vermont?
When can you use studded tires in Vermont?
What is the fine for illegal studded tires in Vermont?
Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01092. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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