Vermont Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
It is illegal to not carry motorcycle insurance. The law also sets a minimum required amount of:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $20,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $50,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $10,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Vermont, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
Please visit these Vermont websites for updated and detailed information
Helmet Laws
In the state, all operators and passengers must wear a helmet. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Vermont motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Vermont. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
- s. Burlington - South Burlington - Vermont Air National Guard Base
- Essex Junction - Essex High School
- Rutland - Rutland - Rutland Regional Medical Center
- Colchester - Colchester - Ethan Allen Aot Facility
- Dummerston - Vermont Agency of Transp. District 2
- Winooski - Winooski School District
- Bristol - Mt. Abraham Union High School
- Saint Albans - Saint Albans Town School
Accidents and Safety in Vermont
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 28,284 motorcycles registered in Vermont with only 7 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| VT | 28.284 | 7 | 100% | 0% | 16% |
| NH | 80.689 | 29 | 38% | 62% | 40% |
| MA | 153.444 | 41 | 97% | 3% | 40% |
| NY | 339.633 | 177 | 81% | 19% | 30% |
Sweet Rides in Vermont
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
- Connecticut River Byway
- Green Mountain Byway
- Lake Champlain Byway - Vermont
- Mad River Byway
- Molly Stark Scenic Byway
- Stone Valley Byway
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