You choose a highway location where parking is otherwise permitted. In addition to leaving an unobstructed width for passing traffic, how far away must the stopped vehicle be clearly visible in each direction?
Correct answer: 200 feet.
Where parking is permitted, the statute requires free passage for other vehicles and a clear view of stopped vehicles from 200 feet in each direction. It does not make hazard lights a substitute for that visibility.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1101, (b), Stopping, standing, or parking; Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
A breakdown disables your car on the paved, main-traveled part of a highway so that avoiding a stop and temporarily leaving it there is impossible or impractical. Which statement applies to temporarily leaving the disabled car in that position?
Correct answer: The stopping provision has a specific exception for a vehicle disabled to this extent.
Section 1101(c) excepts a vehicle disabled to the stated extent. This is a specific temporary breakdown exception, not general permission to leave an operable vehicle on the traveled portion for convenience.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1101, (a)–(c), disabled-vehicle exception in (c); Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
With no traffic necessity, legal requirement or official direction, you want to stop beside a car already parked at the curb to let a passenger out. Is it allowed just because the stop will be brief?
Correct answer: No. Stopping on the roadway side of the parked car is prohibited.
Double parking is in the no-stopping, standing or parking category. The separate momentary passenger exception to standing/parking restrictions does not create an exception here. The scenario excludes the general traffic-conflict and official-direction exceptions.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1104, (a) opening and (a)(1)(A), distinguished from (a)(2); Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
An otherwise safe curb location has only an official No Standing restriction. Which activity fits the provision's momentary passenger exception?
Correct answer: Momentarily stopping to pick up a passenger who is ready at the curb.
The standing/parking category permits momentary passenger pick-up or discharge. It does not provide the same exception for waiting, route planning or merchandise delivery. Other applicable restrictions still matter.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1104, (a)(2) opening and (a)(2)(F), momentary passenger exception; Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
A curb location is marked only No Parking and is not otherwise restricted. Which activity fits the provision's temporary loading exception?
Correct answer: Temporarily stopping while actually unloading merchandise.
The no-parking category excepts temporary stops for the purpose of, and while actually engaged in, loading or unloading merchandise or a passenger. An intention to load later is not enough. A No Standing or No Stopping restriction is different.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1104, (a)(3) opening and (a)(3)(B), actual loading/unloading exception; Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
You intend to wait several minutes five feet from a fire hydrant. You will remain in the car but are not momentarily loading a passenger. No traffic necessity or official direction applies. Is this permitted?
Correct answer: No. Standing or parking within six feet of a hydrant is prohibited in this situation.
The published Vermont provision uses six feet, not the different distance used by some other states. It covers standing or parking whether occupied or not, with the stated momentary passenger exception. The scenario excludes that exception and the general traffic/official-direction exceptions.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1104, (a) opening, (a)(2) opening and (a)(2)(B), six-foot hydrant restriction; Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
You plan to leave your car while shopping, 15 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection. No exception or official direction applies. Does that meet the stated clearance?
Correct answer: No. Standing or parking is prohibited within 20 feet of that crosswalk.
The standing/parking restriction extends 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection. Leaving the car to shop is not the momentary passenger exception; being clear of the painted lines alone is not sufficient.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1104, (a) opening, (a)(2) opening and (a)(2)(C); Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
No exception or official direction applies, and you want to park 25 feet before a stop sign located at the side of the roadway. Is this far enough under the stated approach-clearance rule?
Correct answer: No. Standing or parking is prohibited within 30 feet on the approach.
The provision applies within 30 feet on the approach to a roadside flashing signal, stop sign or traffic-control light. Sign visibility alone does not remove that clearance requirement.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1104, (a) opening, (a)(2) opening and (a)(2)(D); Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
You want to park 40 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing while visiting a nearby business. You are not loading or unloading, and no exception applies. Is this permitted by the parking provision?
Correct answer: No. Parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail is prohibited in this situation.
The parking restriction is within 50 feet of the nearest rail, with a temporary actual-loading exception. That is distinct from the 15-to-50-foot range for a required traffic stop at an active crossing. Visiting a business is not actual loading.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1104, (a) opening, (a)(3) opening and (a)(3)(A); distinct from §1071(a) crossing stop; Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
An official sign at an electric-vehicle charging station permits parking only while actively charging. You want to leave your electric car there without charging or loading. What should you do?
Correct answer: Use another lawful space because the car would violate the posted restriction.
The no-parking provision includes a place where official signs restrict parking at an electric-vehicle charging station and the vehicle violates those restrictions. Owning an electric vehicle does not cancel the stated charging condition.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1104, (a)(3) opening and (a)(3)(C), posted charging-station restrictions; Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
You are parking at an otherwise lawful curb location on a two-way road. No local ordinance changes the normal position rule. How should the car be positioned?
Correct answer: With the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb.
The two-way-road rule requires the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right curb, or within 12 inches of the edge if there is no curb. The statute expressly permits a different local ordinance.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1105, (a), Additional parking ordinances; local-ordinance qualification; Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
An otherwise lawful space is beside the left curb of a one-way roadway. No local ordinance changes the position rule. How must you park there?
Correct answer: Parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb, facing the authorized traffic direction.
On a one-way roadway, the normal rule requires parking parallel to and within 12 inches of a curb or edge in the direction of authorized traffic. A left-side location does not allow facing against that direction.
Source: 23 V.S.A. §1105, (b), Additional parking ordinances; local-ordinance qualification; Vermont Statutes Online body read October 1, 2026. Publisher compilation includes the 2025 session; later 2026 amendments not independently reconciled. ↗
