Accidents
If you are in an accident, you must stop as soon as you can without endangering traffic. If you hit an unoccupied vehicle you must leave a note with your name and address; and if you hit roadside property you must try to find and inform the owner of your name and address. If someone is injured, you must offer assistance, and call a doctor or ambulance. You must also exchange the following information with the other driver: name, address, the name of the owner of the vehicle, and driver’s license number.
If the accident resulted in death or injury to anyone or in property damage of $1,000 or more, you must make a written report to the commissioner of motor vehicles on the forms provided by the commissioner. This report must be mailed within 72 hours after the accident.
If you are in an accident, get the names of witnesses; do not comment on the accident and do not place blame on yourself or others, even though you may think you know where the fault lies; assist the police if possible; see a doctor if you are aware of any injury whatsoever; and inform your insurance company as soon as possible.
Motorcycle Helmets In Vermont, helmets are required when riding a motorcycle.
Seat Belts
The law requires that the driver and all passengers must wear seat belts, or appropriate child restraints, or else the driver of the vehicle can be fined. The penalty is $10 to $25 for violation of this law. Children under the age of eight are now required to be secured in child safety seats.
Insurance
You should always have your auto insurance identification card with you when you drive. It is best to keep this information in your car (in the glove compartment or somewhere else safe) or in your wallet with your driver’s license. If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer for a moving violation, or if you are involved in an accident, you must present a motor vehicle insurance identification card or evidence of financial responsibility, and proof of uninsured motorist coverage.
10 On Your Own, 2008 Edition
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