Bicycle Highway-Access Laws in Vermont
Last reviewed by BikeSize EditorialThis guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change - verify current rules with your state DOT or a licensed attorney before relying on this for any legal matter. Read full disclaimer.
The rule
Bicycles are prohibited on Interstate highways in Vermont. Bicycles, pedestrians, and other non-motorized traffic are prohibited on Interstate highways in Vermont under VTrans policy and the limited-access framework in 23 V.S.A. Chapter 23. I-89, I-91 and I-93 are signed closed at on-ramps; cyclists use the parallel US-2, US-4, US-5 and Route 7 corridors.
What this means in practice
Stick to surface streets, US routes, state highways, and dedicated paths. If your route in Vermont appears to use an Interstate, plan a detour before you start.
Bigger roads, longer rides
Size a road bike for shoulders, group rides, and rural highways
Highway-access and group-riding rules favour riders who can hold a straight line at speed. Start with a frame that fits.
See the road sizing guide