In Vermont, the 2025 update confirms that drivers are allowed to make a right turn on red after coming to a complete stop, unless a sign explicitly prohibits the turn.
Key Points on Right Turn on Red in Vermont 2025
- Drivers must stop completely at the closest crosswalk, stop line, or intersection before making a right on red.
- The turn can only be made if there is no sign prohibiting right turns on red at the intersection.
- Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic when making the turn.
- Vermont also allows left turns on red from a one-way street onto another one-way street after a complete stop.
Local Exceptions and Restrictions
- Some locations in Vermont, such as the City of Burlington, have ordinances that prohibit right turns on red at specific intersections during certain times, indicated by posted signs.
- Drivers should obey these local regulations to avoid fines.
Penalties for Violations
- Running a red light or turning on red where prohibited can result in fines typically around $220 and demerit points on the driver’s record.
- Repeat offenses or accidents caused by such violations could lead to more severe charges like negligent operation.
Vermont law permits right turns on red after a full stop unless a no-turn sign is present, with local exceptions applying in some areas. Drivers should exercise caution and yield right of way as required.
Sources
(https://www.drivinglaws.org/resources/vermont-red-light-stop-sign-tickets.html)
(https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1hrwl0d/left_turns_at_stop_lights_in_vermont/)
(https://www.sevendaysvt.com/legal-notices/ordinancechanges/city-of-burlingtonin-the-year-two-thousand-twenty-foura-regulation-in-relation-to-rules-and-regulations-of-the-traffic-commission-20-prohibition-of-turns-on-red-signal/)
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turn_on_red)
(https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01022)
