Vermont Code § 23 V.S.A. § 1135

Trespass by motor vehicle
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§ 1135. Trespass by motor vehicle
(a) A person commits the offense of trespass by motor vehicle if the person, knowing that
he or she is not privileged to do so:
(1) operates a motor vehicle and obstructs a private driveway, barway, or gateway; or
(2) operates a motor vehicle and travels over a private road that is so marked or travels
over other private lands; or
(3) operates a motor vehicle on any land that is owned or held by the State:
(A) that is not a place or trail specifically designated and marked by the Secretary of
Natural Resources for use by motor vehicles; or
(B) contrary to any rule governing the use of the place or trail.
(b) A person who violates this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than
$100.00 for each offense or, if the violation results in damage to property, the person
shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $175.00 for each offense.
(c) As used in this section, “motor vehicle” does not include an all-terrain vehicle or
snowmobile.
(d) This section shall not apply to any highway open to the public.

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