Vermont Statutes Title 23 Sec. 3211
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 23 Sec. 3211
- Commissioner: means Commissioner of Motor Vehicles unless otherwise stated. See
- Law enforcement officer: means a person designated in subdivision 4(11) of this title and includes deputy State game wardens and auxiliary State Police officers. See
- Operator: shall include all persons 18 years of age or over properly licensed to operate motor vehicles. See
- Owner: means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to a vessel. See
- Person: means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other entity. See
- Snowmobile: means a self-propelled vehicle intended for off-road travel primarily on snow, having a curb weight of not more than 793. See
§ 3211. Crashes; duty to stop and report
(a) The operator of a snowmobile who has caused or is involved in a crash resulting in injury to any person or property, other than the snowmobile then under his or her control, shall immediately stop and render such assistance as may be reasonably necessary. The operator shall give his or her name, residence, registration number, and the name of the owner of the snowmobile to the party whose person or property is injured.
(b) The operator of a snowmobile involved in a crash resulting in death or injury to any person, or damage to property other than the snowmobile he or she is operating, in excess of $500.00, shall immediately notify a law enforcement officer and file a report of the incident with the Commissioner within 72 hours, on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1993, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1994.)