Car speed limits in Vermont (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The statutory maximum on a highway is 50 mph unless altered. Municipalities may set limits of not less than 25 mph on town highways. The Traffic Committee may set other limits on State highways, including interstates, but the statute read gives no figure for them.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 50 mph is the statutory maximum unless altered; the legislative body of a municipality may set a limit of not less than 25 mph on a town, city or village highway [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | 50 mph is the statutory maximum on a highway unless a different limit is declared and signed [2] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The maximum may be altered under 23 V.S.A. sections 1003, 1004, 1007 and 1010.
Sources
- Vermont General Assembly: 23 V.S.A. § 1007, Local speed limits (Internet Archive snapshot of 18 May 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Vermont General Assembly: 23 V.S.A. § 1081, Basic rule and maximum limits (Internet Archive snapshot of 12 July 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Vermont and neighbouring states
| State | Built-up areas | Outside built-up areas (single carriageway) | Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway) | Motorways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 50 mph max; local 25 mph or more | 50 mph | — | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Massachusetts | 30 mph (prima facie) | 40 mph (prima facie) | 50 mph (prima facie) | 65 mph (listed I-90, I-91, I-95 sections) |
| New Hampshire | 30 mph | 55 mph (45 mph on unimproved rural highway) | 55 mph; 65 mph on divided interstate/turnpike | 65 mph (70 on part of I-93) |
| New York | 55 mph unless posted lower | 55 mph | 55 mph | 55 mph unless posted higher |
More rules in Vermont
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- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (junior operator's licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: No (sparklers excluded)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Offence only with intent to injure
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes (state law) · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $14.42 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.