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Truck Speed Limit No. VT Same as cars

Vermont Truck Speed Limit

Trucks run 65 mph, same as cars, on the interstates. No split. The urban interstate near Burlington drops to 55, and the default limit on everything else is 50 mph unless posted (23 V.S.A. 1003). Vermont has few divided highways outside I-89 and I-91, so most of your miles are two-lane at 50.

Rural interstate65 mph
Split from carsNo
Other divided roads50 mph default on any highway not otherwise posted; some urban interstate sections drop to 55. Few divided highways exist outside I-89 and I-91.
Statute23 V.S.A. 1003 (state speed zones; 65 mph max on limited-access, 50 mph default on other highways)
01 The limit

How fast a truck can run in Vermont

Trucks run 65 mph, same as cars, on the interstates. No split. The urban interstate near Burlington drops to 55, and the default limit on everything else is 50 mph unless posted (23 V.S.A. 1003). Vermont has few divided highways outside I-89 and I-91, so most of your miles are two-lane at 50.

02 Watch for

Truck-specific rules and quirks

03 Penalties

What a speeding ticket costs

A graduated civil penalty plus DMV points, set by the Vermont Judicial Bureau fine schedule rather than a flat statute. No super-speeder statute, but grossly excessive speed can be charged as negligent operation (23 V.S.A. 1091), a criminal offense.

Vermont Truck Speed Limit FAQ

What is the truck speed limit in Vermont?
65 mph on rural interstates, 50 mph default on any highway not otherwise posted; some urban interstate sections drop to 55. Few divided highways exist outside I-89 and I-91. on other divided highways. Trucks run the same posted limit as cars. See 23 V.S.A. 1003 (state speed zones; 65 mph max on limited-access, 50 mph default on other highways).
Do trucks have a lower speed limit than cars in Vermont?
No. Vermont posts the same limit for trucks and cars: Same as cars. No truck split.
What is the speeding penalty for a truck in Vermont?
A graduated civil penalty plus DMV points, set by the Vermont Judicial Bureau fine schedule rather than a flat statute. No super-speeder statute, but grossly excessive speed can be charged as negligent operation (23 V.S.A. 1091), a criminal offense.

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 Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it.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/23/013/01003. See our Terms & Disclaimer.

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