Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 23, Motor Vehicles

Vt. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 1094: Operation without consent of owner; aggravated operation without consent of owner

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Operating another's motor vehicle without consent is a crime. Aggravated operation—involving vehicle non-recovery within 24 hours, $500+ damage, or certain conduct—carries up to 5 years imprisonment.

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