2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 14-228. Leaving motor vehicle without setting brake.

      Sec. 14-228. Leaving motor vehicle without setting brake. Leaving any motor vehicle stationary on the highway without setting the brake in such manner as to prevent such vehicle from moving, unless it is occupied by a person able to control the same, shall be an infraction.

      (1949 Rev., S. 2414; P.A. 75-577, S. 72, 126.)

      History: P.A. 75-577 replaced provision for twenty dollar maximum fine with statement that violation of provisions is an infraction and substituted "Leaving" for "Any person who leaves".

      See Sec. 14-107 re liability of owner, operator or lessee of vehicle.

      See chapter 881b re infractions of the law.