Vermont traffic tickets
Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in Vermont.
Speeding ticket$53–$1,197state schedule
License at risk10 ptsin 24 months
Ticket due21 daysto pay or respond
Insurance after 1 ticket+21%on $1,536 a year
What will my ticket really cost? Check my points
What kind of ticket did you get?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
Which court is on your ticket?
One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.
Every Vermont ticket goes to the Vermont Judicial Bureau
Tap it for the phone number, pay link and traffic school steps.
Vermont Judicial Bureau802-295-8869Pays online
Vermont Judicial Bureau. Fines follow the Vermont statewide schedule.
- Address
- 55 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001
- Phone
- 802-295-8869
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, except state holidays.
What are your options with a Vermont ticket?
Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Here is every route Vermont offers, and what each one changes.
What does the Vermont state schedule charge for speeding?
Every waiver amount includes a 15 percent surcharge, rounded up, plus a flat $47 surcharge.[7][9][10]
Every fine on the Vermont schedule (25)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1 to 10 mph over$5 for each mph over, plus a 15 percent surcharge (rounded up) and a $47 surcharge. | $53–$105[7][8] |
| Speeding, 11–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11 to 20 mph over$6 for each mph over, plus a 15 percent surcharge (rounded up) and a $47 surcharge. | $123–$185[7][8] |
| Speeding, 21–30 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21 to 30 mph over$8 for each mph over, plus a 15 percent surcharge (rounded up) and a $47 surcharge. | $241–$323[7][8] |
| Speeding, 31+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 31 or more mph over$12 for each mph over, plus a 15 percent surcharge (rounded up) and a $47 surcharge. | $475–$1,197[7][8] |
| Work zone speeding, 1–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1 to 10 mph over in a work or school zone$10 for each mph over, plus a 15 percent surcharge (rounded up) and a $47 surcharge. | $59–$162[7][8] |
| Work zone speeding, 11–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11 to 20 mph over in a work or school zone$12 for each mph over, plus a 15 percent surcharge (rounded up) and a $47 surcharge. | $199–$323[7][8] |
| Work zone speeding, 21–30 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21 to 30 mph over in a work or school zone$16 for each mph over, plus a 15 percent surcharge (rounded up) and a $47 surcharge. | $434–$599[7][8] |
| Work zone speeding, 31+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 31 or more mph over in a work or school zone$24 for each mph over, plus a 15 percent surcharge (rounded up) and a $47 surcharge. | $903–$2,347[7][8] |
| Driving too fast for conditionsWaiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $220[7] |
| Disobeying a traffic control signal (23 V.S.A. 1022)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $220[7] |
| Failing to stop at a stop signWaiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $162[7] |
| Disobeying a traffic control device (23 V.S.A. 1021)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $162[7] |
| Failing to yield at an intersection (23 V.S.A. 1046)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $220[7] |
| Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk (23 V.S.A. 1051)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $220[7] |
| Passing a stopped school bus (23 V.S.A. 1075)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $249[7] |
| Failing to move over for emergency vehiclesWaiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $335[7] |
| Following too closely (23 V.S.A. 1039)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $220[7] |
| Using a handheld phone or device while driving, first offense (23 V.S.A. 1095b)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $162[7] |
| Using a handheld phone or device while driving, later offenseWaiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $392[7] |
| Using a handheld phone or device in a work or school zone, first offenseWaiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $392[7] |
| Driving without liability insuranceWaiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $162[7] |
| Driving without proof of insuranceWaiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $76[7] |
| Driving a vehicle that is not registered (23 V.S.A. 301)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $162[7] |
| Not carrying the registration certificate (23 V.S.A. 307)Waiver amount, which already includes the surcharges. | $70[7] |
| Not wearing a seat belt (23 V.S.A. 1259)Flat amount. | $25[7] |
How many points is a speeding ticket in Vermont?
- Speeding, 1–10 mph over2 pts[5][8]
- Speeding, 11+ mph over3 pts[5]
- Speeding, 21+ mph over5 pts[5]
- Speeding, 31+ mph over8 pts[5]
- Speeding on the interstate, any amount2 pts[5][8]
- Running a red light2 pts[5]
- Running a stop sign2 pts[5]
- Handheld phone use2 pts[5]
All 21 point values
- No proof of insurance2 pts[5]
- Any other moving violation with no set points2 pts[5]
- Following too closely3 pts[5]
- Illegal passing or passing in a no passing zone3 pts[5]
- Failing to obey a police officer4 pts[5]
- Failing to yield to a pedestrian4 pts[5]
- Using a handheld phone or device in a work or school zone, first offense4 pts[5]
- Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle5 pts[5]
- Passing a stopped school bus5 pts[5]
- Using a handheld phone or device in a work or school zone, later offense5 pts[5]
- Negligent driving10 pts[5]
- Failing to stop after a crash10 pts[5]
- Trying to elude police10 pts[5]
How points work in Vermont
Vermont adds points to your record when you admit, don't contest or are found to have committed a moving violation. A hearing officer can waive the points in the interests of justice. Points count over 2 years, and 10 points in that time leads to a suspension.[2][5][6]
Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →
When can you lose your license?
- 10 ptsin 24 months10 points[2][3][6]
- 15 ptsin 24 months15 points[2][3][6]
- 20 ptsin 24 months20 points[2][3][6]
Full wording of each rule
- 10 points in 24 months: 10 points: license suspended for 10 days
- 15 points in 24 months: 15 points: license suspended for 30 days
- 20 points in 24 months: 20 points: license suspended for 90 days, plus 30 more days for each extra 5 points
Getting your license back after a suspension costs $96 in Vermont, before any course or court costs.[12]
Drivers under 21
A learner permit or junior license is recalled for 90 days after one 3-point speeding ticket or after 6 points in total, and for 30 days after one texting violation.[11]
Can traffic school keep a ticket off your record in Vermont?
In Vermont it depends on the court. Some courts offer a driving course or deferral that keeps a ticket off your record, so ask the court named on your ticket before you pay.
Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →
Do school and work zones cost more?
When is your ticket due?
- 21daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[4][9]
Details
Answer the ticket with the Judicial Bureau (admit, no contest or deny). If you miss it: The waiver fine and a $20 failure to answer fee are assessed and a default judgment is entered.
- 30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[9]
Details
Appeal a Judicial Bureau decision to the Superior Court. If you miss it: The decision stands.
What happens if you don't respond
If you don't answer within 21 days, the Judicial Bureau enters a default judgment for the waiver fine plus a $20 fee. If you miss your hearing, the hearing officer can rule against you. Paying late adds a late fee. Unpaid judgments go to a collection agency, can be taken from a Vermont tax refund, and can lead DMV to suspend your license. No arrest warrant is issued.[4][9][10][2]
Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?
Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?
- Shares convictions with other states (Driver License Compact)Yes[1]
- Can suspend you over unpaid out-of-state tickets (Nonresident Violator Compact)Yes[1]
Vermont belongs to both the Driver License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact. Vermont can also suspend a nonresident's right to drive in Vermont once the points add up.[1][3]
How out-of-state tickets work →
How much will it raise your insurance in Vermont?
One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 21% on average in Vermont[1], from a clean-record average of $1,536 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $968 on top of the fine.
Averages from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote. Insurers differ, and many look back three to five years.
Where are the official pages?
What else do people ask?
How do points work in Vermont?
Vermont adds points to your record when you admit, don't contest or are found to have committed a moving violation. A hearing officer can waive the points in the interests of justice. Points count over 2 years, and 10 points in that time leads to a suspension.
How many points before your license is at risk in Vermont?
10 points in 24 months: 10 points: license suspended for 10 days.
How long do I have to pay or respond to a ticket in Vermont?
21 days from the citation. If you miss it: The waiver fine and a $20 failure to answer fee are assessed and a default judgment is entered.
Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to Vermont?
Vermont is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to Vermont. Vermont belongs to both the Driver License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact. Vermont can also suspend a nonresident's right to drive in Vermont once the points add up.
How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in Vermont?
About 21% on average for full coverage, according to ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026. Your insurer's rate can differ a lot from the average.
Sources
Vermont law and DMV sources (13)
- AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
- License Suspensions & Related Programs, Vermont DMV.
- 23 V.S.A. § 2506 Procedure (point suspensions), Vermont General Assembly.
- 4 V.S.A. § 1105 Answer to complaint, default, Vermont General Assembly.
- 23 V.S.A. § 2502 Point assessment, schedule, Vermont General Assembly.
- 23 V.S.A. § 2505 Suspension or revocation of license, Vermont General Assembly.
- Judicial Bureau Waiver Penalties (2026), Vermont Judiciary.
- Speeding Penalty Chart, Vermont Judiciary.
- Civil Violation Complaints: Traffic, Municipal, and Fish and Wildlife Violations, Vermont Judiciary.
- Pay a Judicial Bureau Fine, Vermont Judiciary.
- 23 V.S.A. § 607a Recall of learner's permit or junior operator's license, Vermont General Assembly.
- License Fees, Vermont DMV.
- Traffic Violations, Vermont Judiciary.
Insurance sources (4)
- State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).