Senate advances broad DMV 'miscellaneous' bill with permit changes, safety updates

The Vermont Senate heard a second reading of S.309 — a wide-ranging Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill that updates transporter rules, titling/recordkeeping, temporary resident registration, low‑number plate limits, prorated registration refunds, window‑tint inspection standards (implementing in 2026), child‑restraint alignment with AAP guidance, vessel numbering, CDL record conformity with federal rules, and expanded penalties for counterfeit airbags. The Senate amended a committee report to add county entities to a permit exemption for certain emergency lights and sent the bill toward further consideration.