PUBLIC ASSEMBLY PERMITS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Commercial Assembly Permit - concerts, or similar events
Two Abreast Permit - bicycle events
Triathlon Permit - triathlons

Do you need a Commercial Assembly Permit?

Commercial Assembly Permits are required by any organization hosting an event in Vermont that meets the following criteria:

• The event will have 2,000 or more people attending.
• Admission will be charged, and you cannot attend the event unless you pay admission.
• The event is not a cycling or road running event.

If your event meets these criteria, you must submit a Commercial Assembly Permit no less than 30 days prior to the event. You can download this application from this webpage. Once completed, please return the application to:

Email: kbates@dps.state.vt.us or,
Fax: 802-241-5551

The signed original should be submitted via U.S. Mail to:

Department of Public Safety
Major John Filipek, Permitting Officer
103 South Main St.
Waterbury, VT 05671

What does the permit entail?

Primarily we are looking for planning information about your event. How did you publicize it? What sorts of arrangements have been made for medical needs, traffic control, concessions and portalets?

View the Statute
Download the Commercial Assembly Permit Application

Do you need an exception to the Two Abreast Rule?

In the State of Vermont, bicycles are not allowed to ride more than two abreasts while traveling on a public roadway. You may ask for an exception to this rule when a sporting event you are hosting is expected to exceed this rule.

You should download and complete the application below if you are hosting a large bicycle tour group, or cycling road race. Once completed, please return it to:

Email: kbates@dps.state.vt.us or,
Fax: 802-241-5551

The signed original should be submitted via U.S. Mail to:

Department of Public Safety
Major John Filipek, Permitting Officer
103 South Main St.
Waterbury, VT 05671

View the Statute
Download the Two Abreast Rule Exception Application

Triathlon Permit

Whenever an organization holds a triathlon in Vermont they should file a race application with the Department of Public Safety. Although similar to the two previous permits, a race application must be received no later than 15 days prior to the event. The Department of Public Safety will be approaching these permits with the safety of participants and spectators in mind.

View the Statute
Download the Triathlon Permit

Send the completed application to:

Email: kbates@dps.state.vt.us or,
Fax: 802-241-5551

The signed original should be submitted via U.S. Mail to:

Department of Public Safety
Major John Filipek, Permitting Officer
103 South Main St.
Waterbury, VT 05671