The bill H.867, introduced by Representative Rachelson of Burlington, aims to clarify the prohibition of mobile billboards in Vermont. It amends existing laws to define mobile billboards as vehicle-mounted signs that are not allowed under the current regulations. The bill also updates the definition of a sign to include mobile, vehicle-mounted structures and specifies that signs on registered and inspected motor vehicles are exempt unless they are found to circumvent the purpose of the chapter, particularly if they remain in the same location or exceed the vehicle's dimensions.

Additionally, the bill revises the penalties for violations of the signage regulations. It replaces the previous civil penalty of up to $50 with a tiered penalty system: $150 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense, and $500 for a third or subsequent offense. Each day a violation continues is considered a separate offense. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-481, 10-494, 10-503