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VT S0149: An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and the Department of Motor Vehicles

Effective Jul 1, 2019 Vermont · 2019–2020 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

S0149 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jul 1, 2019
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In one paragraph

Vermont's S.149 (Act 60 of 2019) is a motor vehicle omnibus whose Sec. 16 adds the Automated Vehicle Testing Act, 23 V.S.A. chapter 41. An automated vehicle (one equipped with an automated driving system) may not be tested on public highways until the Traffic Committee approves a tester's permit application after a public hearing, defining the test's scope and operational design domain. Testing on class 2 to 4 town highways needs the town's preapproval, which it can revoke. Testers must use trained operators aged 21 or older who can take immediate manual or remote control. The Governor signed the act June 14, 2019; these sections took effect July 1, 2019.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Companies testing automated vehicles in Vermont need a Traffic Committee permit, municipal consent for local roads and qualified safety operators.

Key provisions

  1. Sec. 16 adds 23 V.S.A. chapter 41, the Automated Vehicle Testing Act
  2. No testing on public highways until the Traffic Committee approves a permit application after a public hearing
  3. Permit defines the test's scope and operational design domain
  4. Testing on class 2, 3 and 4 town highways requires municipal preapproval, which the town may revoke
  5. Operators must be trained, 21 or older, licensed for the vehicle class and able to take immediate manual or remote control
  6. Signed June 14, 2019; effective July 1, 2019

Latest legislative action

Jun 14, 2019. Act 60 of 2019; signed by the Governor June 14, 2019 (Automated Vehicle Testing sections effective July 1, 2019)

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

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