Code of Vermont Rules Agency 14 - AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION
Under the Code of Vermont Rules, Agency 14 – Agency of Transportation includes several sub-agencies and key rule chapters:
🚗 Agency 14 — Overview
Sub‑Agencies include:
010 – Transportation Board
020 – Engineering Division
050 – Motor Vehicles Department (DMV)
053 – Traffic Committee
054 – Travel Information Council
055 – Hazardous Materials Committee (regulations.justia.com)
🧩 Prominent Rule Chapters
Sub‑Agency 055 – Hazardous Materials Committee
14‑055‑001‑X: Permits required for hazardous waste transport. Transporters must obtain vehicle permits from the Agency (DMV Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit in Montpelier) and comply with federal CFR standards; violations penalized under 5 VSA § 2001 and 23 VSA § 2302 (law.cornell.edu).
Sub‑Agency 053 – Traffic Committee
14‑053‑004‑X: Governs use of limited-access highways (interstate/freeways). Sets a standard maximum speed limit of 65 mph, with provisions for exceptions based on safety. It also details rules on traffic flow, parking, turning, and prohibitions (e.g., no hitchhiking, loitering, and fires) (regulations.justia.com).
Sub‑Agency 050 – Motor Vehicles Department (DMV)
14‑050‑043‑X: Defines the organization of the DMV. Administration is led by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner under the Secretary of Transportation. The DMV is divided into three divisions:
Hearing Division (legal, reciprocity, hearings)
Customer Service Division (registration, licensure, records)
Field Services Division (inspections, enforcement, dealer regulation, public service) (law.cornell.edu).
Additional chapters (e.g., 14‑050‑036‑X) cover motor carrier rules, such as driver qualification criteria (age, licensing, vision standards, diabetes management). These align with federal standards but include Vermont-specific modifications (law.cornell.edu).
🏗 Additional Agency Functions
While not all rule chapters are found via our Quick Search, AG14 encompasses regulations for: highway construction standards, weight limits, bridge inspection, town highway seasonal loading (e.g., Rule 118‑4), and more—administered by various sub-agencies like the Engineering Division and Transportation Board (moretownvt.org).
📌 Summary Table
| Sub-Agency | Chapter(s) | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| 055 | 14‑055‑001‑X | Hazardous materials permitting & enforcement |
| 053 | 14‑053‑004‑X | Traffic on limited-access highways |
| 050 | 14‑050‑043‑X | DMV administration & division structure |
| 050 | 14‑050‑036‑X | Motor carrier driver qualifications & safety rules |
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