Vermont Truck Lane Restrictions
Vermont doesn't single out trucks. The law is keep-right for slower traffic and drive on the right half of the road, same as for cars (23 V.S.A. 1031). Break it and you're looking at two points and a civil fine set by the Judicial Bureau. There's no weight or class trigger for the left lane.
Which lanes a truck can use in Vermont
Vermont doesn't single out trucks. The law is keep-right for slower traffic and drive on the right half of the road, same as for cars (23 V.S.A. 1031). Break it and you're looking at two points and a civil fine set by the Judicial Bureau. There's no weight or class trigger for the left lane.
Roads, exceptions, and signs
- Where it applies: Statewide, all roadways. No weight or class trigger for the left lane.
- General rule: 23 V.S.A. 1031 (driving to right; slower traffic keep right).
- Confirmed general-only. Vermont has no statewide truck left-lane statute. Exact fine varies by the Judicial Bureau's schedule; treat the dollar figure as approximate.
What a lane violation costs
Two-point moving violation with a civil fine set by the Judicial Bureau.
Vermont Truck Lane FAQ
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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 Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it.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/23/013/01031. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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