The Richmond Police Department would like to remind all motorists that it is not only courteous and kind to share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable users, it is also required by Vermont Law.

Title 23 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated (V.S.A.) section 1033 (b) states, “The operator of a motor vehicle approaching or passing a vulnerable user as defined in subdivision 4(81) of this title shall exercise due care, which includes reducing speed and increasing clearance to a recommended distance of at least four feet, to pass the vulnerable user safely, and shall cross the center of the highway only as provided in section 1035 of this title. A person who violates this subsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $200.00.”

Please remember to be kind!

Title 23 V.S.A. Section 1033 can be found here:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01033

Title 23 V.S.A. Section 1035 can be found here:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01035

Title 23 V.S.A. Section 4 can be found here:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/001/00004 ... See more

Attached is the latest Press Release from the Vermont Army National Guard regarding dates and times of scheduled live fire exercises at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Sight. We hope this may help clear up any worries regarding the associated loud noises that may be heard. ... See more

Attached is a Press Release from the Vermont Army National Guard regarding dates and times of scheduled live fire exercises at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Sight. We hope this may help clear up any worries regarding the associated loud noises that may be heard. ... See more

The Richmond Police Department is excited to announce the addition of our new Patrol Officer Kevin Wilson, pictured here being sworn in by Richmond Town Clerk Linda Parent. Officer Wilson has been in law enforcement for many years and brings a lot or knowledge and experience with him. When you see Officer Wilson please welcome him to Richmond. ... See more

Below is the Vermont Statue regarding Fireworks: Simply speaking: you can NOT shoot off fireworks in Vermont.

Fourth of July will be a busy day and weekend for first responders. With limited resources we hope people will comply with the statute so we will not be called.

With limited resources if someone does have a firework related incident, getting help may be delayed.

Title 20 : Internal Security And Public Safety
Chapter 177 : Explosives And Fireworks
Subchapter 003 : Fireworks
(Cite as: 20 V.S.A. § 3131)

In Vermont all fireworks (not including Sparklers and other novelty smoke devices) are illegal except for permitted, supervised public fireworks displays. Fireworks are dangerous and unpredictable, especially in the hands of amateurs. All too often Fireworks result in serious burns, hearing loss and other injuries due to miss-use. Public fireworks displays conducted by trained professionals and supervised by local fire departments are a good alternative to personal fireworks use. These displays are the smartest and safest way to enjoy fireworks.

§ 3131. Definitions

The term "fireworks" means any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, including blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes, or toy guns in which explosives are used, balloons that are propelled by explosives, firecrackers, torpedoes, sky rockets, Roman candles, cherry bombs, or other fireworks of like construction and any fireworks containing any explosive or flammable compound, or any tablets or other device containing any explosive substance, except sparklers. The term "fireworks" does not include toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns, or other devices in which paper caps containing 0.25 grains or less of explosive compound are used, providing they are so constructed that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for use, and toy pistol paper caps that contain less than 0.2 grains of explosive mixture. The term "fireworks" does not include fixed ammunition for firearms, or primers for firearms. The term "sparkler" means a sparkling item that is in compliance with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations and is one of the following:

(1) A hand-held wire or wood sparkler that is less than 14 inches and has no more than 20 grams of pyrotechnic mixture.

(2) A snake, party popper, glow worm, smoke device, string popper, snapper, or drop pop with no more than 0.25 grains of explosive mixture. (Amended 2003, No. 15, § 1, eff. May 6, 2003.)

§ 3135. Penalties

Any person, firm, co-partnership, or corporation that:

(1) Violates this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $100.00 for each violation or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both. ... See more

The members of the Richmond Police Department wish to offer our condolences to our friends and colleagues at the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks Dispatch center as they mourn the loss of Dispatcher Karen Crossett, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday.
Dispatcher Crossett served for many years with The Vermont State Police, Montpelier Police Department and Capital West Public Safety.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karen's family and friends during this difficult time. ... See more