THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
A bill that would allow Vermont police to take a saliva sample from drivers who appear drug impaired received preliminary approval by the state's House on March 1. If the bill passes in a second vote on the House floor, it will move to the Senate.
Legislators in the state are also set to weigh legalization of recreational marijuana for adults over 21.
The state DMV is conducting a PR campaign to educate drivers about the impending policy change and the need to prevent distracted driving.
Starting Oct. 1, a Vermont law will take effect that prohibits drivers from using handheld phones and other devices while the vehicle is in motion. Here is a report from ABC22 News. For the story, click here.
The new law, which takes effect Oct. 1, will be enforced as a primary offense.
Here are details about Vermont's new handheld cell phone ban for drivers. The law takes effect Oct. 1. The video report is from VT Digger.
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin on June 12 signed into law a bill prohibiting use of a handheld cell phone -- or other portable electronics device -- while driving. The ban goes into effect Oct. 1. Here's a video report from NECN.
Ford's P.I. Utility SUV offers increased cargo capacity and a 75 mph rear-end crash rating to law enforcement agencies. View our gallery of in-service Ford P.I. Utility vehicles, and then read "The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars" for detailed stories of agencies using them. Photos provided by the respective agencies and Christopher Holmes.