2018 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline
Chapter 246* - Motor Vehicles

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PART I
DEFINITIONS

Section 14-1 - Definitions.
Section 14-1a - “Authorized emergency vehicle” defined.

PART II
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Section 14-2 - Appointment of Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
Section 14-3 - Powers and duties of commissioner.
Section 14-4 - Findings and rulings of commissioner.
Section 14-4a - Conduct of hearings and rendering of decisions.
Section 14-5 - Branch offices.
Section 14-5a - Ansonia branch office.
Section 14-5b - Discontinuation of branch offices.
Section 14-5c - Department closed or unable to perform transactions due to emergency or other reason. Extension of expiration date or period of validity of credentials issued by commissioner.
Section 14-6 - Coordination of enforcement activities.
Section 14-7 - Deputy commissioners.
Section 14-8 - Police authority of commissioner and inspectors.
Section 14-9 - Oath of office.
Section 14-9a - Criminal background checks for applicants for employment with department and certain department employees. Reassignment of employee with disqualifying criminal offense or condition.
Section 14-10 - Definitions. Records. Disclosure of personal information and highly restricted personal information. Penalty. Regulations.
Section 14-11 - Employment of legal assistance.
Section 14-11a - Exceptional issuance of certificates and licenses for law enforcement activities. Verification by Chief State's Attorney of statements on application for such certificates and licenses.
Section 14-11b - Driver training program for persons with disabilities.
Section 14-11c - Motor Carrier Advisory Council. Members. Duties.
Section 14-11d - Annual safety inspection program for fire department apparatus.
Section 14-11e - Annual and monthly reports re waiting times at main and branch offices of the department.
Section 14-11f to 14-11h - Reserved for future use.
Section 14-11i - Payment of fees by credit card.

PART III*
REGISTRATION AND LICENSES

Section 14-12 - Motor vehicle registration. Application. Issuance by dealers. Misrepresentation. Registration number and certificate. Requirements for registration. Regulations. Temporary registration. Number of registered electric vehicles.
Section 14-12a - Registration of certain motor vehicles garaged or operated in Connecticut.
Section 14-12b - Presentation of insurance identification card or policy and statement that minimum security will be continuously maintained required for issuance of registration. Investigation of violations.
Section 14-12c - Verification of security coverage. Penalties for failure to have or continuously maintain required security or for presentation of fraudulent insurance identification card.
Section 14-12d and 14-12e - Notice of voiding or suspension of registration or operator's license; reregistration or reinvestment; proof of financial responsibility. Presumption of failure to file insurer name and policy number; offset of suspension periods.
Section 14-12f - Provisions inapplicable to certain vehicles.
Section 14-12g - Suspension of motor vehicle registration for violation of mandatory security requirements. Suspension of motor vehicle operator's license. Consent agreements.
Section 14-12h - Maintenance and compilation of record of all suspended registrations. Availability. Stop and detain procedures. Removal of plates. Seizure, impoundment and forfeiture of vehicle.
Section 14-12i - Restoration fees. Reimbursement to entities returning confiscated registration number plates to the department.
Section 14-12j - Agreements with qualified independent contractors to provide consulting and other services.
Section 14-12k - Regulations.
Section 14-12l - Collection of Social Security numbers and federal employer identification numbers. List of persons to whom motor vehicle registrations issued to be provided to Commissioner of Revenue Services.
Section 14-12m and 14-12n - Forfeiture of impounded motor vehicle; proceedings; proceeds from sale. Uninsured motor vehicle forfeiture revolving account.
Section 14-12o - Courtesy registration when proof of ownership pending.
Section 14-12p - Reserved for future use.
Section 14-12q - Vehicle identification card.
Section 14-12r - Inspection of vehicle identification number.
Section 14-12s - Administrative fee.
Section 14-12t - Regulations.
Section 14-13 - Registration certificate and insurance identification card to be carried in vehicle.
Section 14-14 - Registration of motor vehicles owned by minors. Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 14-15 - Leasing or renting of motor vehicles. Electronic issuance or transfer of registration. Electronic renewal of registration.
Section 14-15a - Registration of vehicles leased or rented for use in Connecticut.
Section 14-15b - Motor vehicle rental contracts. Required notice re collision damage waiver. Prohibited sales and advertising practice.
Section 14-15c - Repossession of rented motor vehicles by rental companies.
Section 14-15d - Electronic issuance of registration or certificate of title.
Section 14-16 - Transfer of ownership. Designation of beneficiary. Fees. Penalties.
Section 14-16a - Inspection of older vehicles before or upon transfer of ownership. Historical or special interest fire apparatus. Antique, rare or special interest motor vehicles. Modified antique or composite motor vehicles.
Section 14-16b - Inspection of damaged vehicles.
Section 14-16c - Insurance companies', persons', firms' or corporations' duties re totalled vehicles and certificates of title. Operation and inspection of totalled vehicles. Regulations.
Section 14-17 - Notice of change in appearance or equipment.
Section 14-17a - Notice of change in registrant's address.
Section 14-17b - Notice from United States Postal Service re change of address. Powers of commissioner.
Section 14-18 - Display of number plates and stickers. Issuance of sample number plates. Return of number plates to commissioner.
Section 14-19 - Registration of fire apparatus.
Section 14-19a - Regulations re issuance of special number plates to members of qualifying organizations. Issuance and renewal of collegiate special number plates. Discontinuance of special number plates.
Section 14-19b - Issuance and renewal of collegiate commemorative number plates. Fees. Establishment of account.
Section 14-20 - Number plates for antique, rare or special interest motor vehicles. Issuance of number plates corresponding to year of manufacture. Registration. Regulations.
Section 14-20a - Number plates for volunteer firefighters.
Section 14-20b - Number plates for veterans and members of the armed forces. Return and nonrenewal of number plates.
Section 14-20c - Number plates for immediate family of residents killed in action with armed forces.
Section 14-21 - Number plates for amateur radio licensees.
Section 14-21a - “Foreign consul” registration and number plates.
Section 14-21b - Issuance of reflectorized number plates. Display. Infraction.
Section 14-21c - Number plates for manufacturers of motor vehicles or automotive equipment.
Section 14-21d - Prisoner of war and congressional medal of honor registration and number plate.
Section 14-21e - Number plates commemorating Long Island Sound. Voluntary lighthouse preservation donation. Fees. Voluntary habitat restoration donation. Regulations.
Section 14-21f - Keep Kids Safe number plates. Fees. Regulations.
Section 14-21g - Keep Kids Safe account.
Section 14-21h - Number plates for animal population control. Fees. Regulations.
Section 14-21i - Greenways commemorative number plates. Fees. Regulations.
Section 14-21j - Amistad commemorative number plates. Fees. Regulations.
Section 14-21k - Amistad commemorative account.
Section 14-21l - Olympic Spirit commemorative number plates. Fees.
Section 14-21m - Olympic Spirit commemorative account.
Section 14-21n - State and municipal police officers killed in the line of duty memorial number plates. Fees.
Section 14-21o - United We Stand commemorative number plates. Fees. Regulations.
Section 14-21p - United We Stand commemorative account.
Section 14-21q - Childhood cancer awareness commemorative number plates. Fees. Regulations.
Section 14-21r - Childhood cancer awareness account.
Section 14-21s - Wildlife conservation commemorative number plates. Fees. Regulations.
Section 14-21t - Wildlife conservation account.
Section 14-21u - Support Our Troops! commemorative number plates. Fees. Support Our Troops! account.
Section 14-21v - Support for nursing profession commemorative number plates. Fees. Nursing account.
Section 14-21w - Share the Road commemorative number plates. Fees. Regulations. Share the Road account. Use of image.
Section 14-21x - Men's Health commemorative number plates. Fees. Regulations. Men's Health account.
Section 14-22 - Expiration and renewal.
Section 14-22a to 14-22e - Reserved for future use.
Section 14-22f - Cancellation of motor vehicle registration in error or failure to maintain accurate record of registration. Remedies.
Section 14-23 - Refunds on registrations to persons in armed forces.
Section 14-24 - Heavy duty trailers. Heavy construction equipment. Gross weight of tractor-trailer units.
Section 14-25 - Registration not required for trailers used as parade floats.
Section 14-25a - Identifying registration certificate and marker for certain construction equipment.
Section 14-25b - Registration of vehicle as special mobile equipment or special mobile agriculture vehicle.
Section 14-25c - Registration of motor vehicle used as a student transportation vehicle. Distinctive marker plates.
Section 14-25d - Registration of DUKW or similar amphibious vehicle. Restrictions or prohibitions imposed by traffic authority.
Section 14-26 - Motor or service buses, taxicabs, school buses, motor vehicles in livery service and school buses used in part in livery service.
Section 14-27 - Number plates for public service motor vehicles.
Section 14-27a - Number plates for vanpool vehicle. Minimum insurance requirements.
Section 14-28 - Passenger motor vehicle plates for livery cars or taxicabs.
Section 14-29 - Owners of motor or service buses, taxicabs, school buses, school transportation vehicles and motor vehicles in livery service to furnish insurance or bond.
Section 14-29a - Registration of motor vehicles over ten years old as taxicabs prohibited.
Section 14-30 - Public service motor vehicles registered in another state.
Section 14-31 - Refund of registration fees for motor vehicles with commercial registration unfit for use.
Section 14-32 - Commercial motor vehicle in interstate business.
Section 14-33 - Renewal of registration denied for failure to pay motor vehicle property tax or fines for parking violations. Collection of delinquent property tax by commissioner. Issuance of temporary registrations by city, town, borough or other taxing district.
Section 14-33a - Notice to commissioner of tax payment.
Section 14-34 - Reciprocity of registration.
Section 14-34a - Reciprocal agreements apportioning the registration of commercial vehicles.
Section 14-35 - Transporter's registration.
Section 14-35a - Restrictions on owner of motor vehicle with suspended registration. Prohibitions on operation of motor vehicle by motor carrier. Penalties.
Section 14-36 - Motor vehicle operator’s license. (a) Motor vehicle operator’s license required for operation of motor vehicle.
Section 14-36a - Classification of operators’ licenses. Designations; endorsements. Penalty.
Section 14-36b - Renewal.
Section 14-36c - Specification of class of license.
Section 14-36d - Acquisition and installation of equipment. Renewal without personal appearance. Method for issuance or renewal of license or card. Temporary license, permit or card. Regulations.
Section 14-36e - (Formerly Sec. 10-24). Course in motor vehicle operation and highway safety.
Section 14-36f - (Formerly Sec. 10-24d). Regulations concerning driver education programs.
Section 14-36g - Restrictions on transportation of passengers and hours of operation of vehicle by holders of motor vehicle operator's licenses who are sixteen or seventeen years of age. Exceptions. Regulations. Penalties.
Section 14-36h - Contents and features of operator’s license and identity card. Issuance to persons on active duty. Veteran status indicated.
Section 14-36i - Seizure and forty-eight-hour suspension of operator's license of person who is sixteen or seventeen years of age for certain violations.
Section 14-36j - Commissioner to amend regulations re content of safe driving instruction courses. Attendance by parent or guardian.
Section 14-36k - Conviction of person under age eighteen for operating motor vehicle without operator's license. Penalty.
Section 14-36l - Transmission of registration information to the Selective Service System upon application by person under twenty-six years of age for issuance or renewal of license.
Section 14-36m - Issuance of operators' licenses to applicants unable to establish legal presence in the United States and applicants without Social Security numbers.
Section 14-37 - Limited license on proof of financial responsibility by owner.
Section 14-37a - Special operator’s permit for purposes of employment, education or medically necessary treatment.
Section 14-37b - Applicant without license from any state, United States territory or certain foreign countries. Requirements. Regulations.
Section 14-38 - Recall, suspension or revocation of minor operator's license.
Section 14-38a - Instruction manual printed in Spanish.
Section 14-39 - Nonresident operators. Reciprocity concerning equipment, marking and inspection of vehicles.
Section 14-40 - Operation of motor vehicle owned by resident of foreign country.
Section 14-40a - Motorcycle endorsement or motorcycle endorsement with three-wheeled restriction. Motorcycle instruction permit. Examination. Military waiver.
Section 14-40b - License without examination.
Section 14-40c - Hearing upon denial or suspension of operator's license.
Section 14-41 - Expiration and renewal of operators’ licenses and identity cards. Fees. Notice.
Section 14-41a - Renewal of license for persons age sixty-five or over.
Section 14-41b - Validity of operator’s license held by member of the armed forces following separation from service.
Section 14-41c - Renewal of operator's licenses and identity cards of incarcerated persons.
Section 14-42 - Application for operator's license or identity card. Anatomical gift.
Section 14-42a - Agreement with procurement organizations. Inclusion of information re procurement organizations in driver education programs.
Section 14-43 - Misrepresentation renders license void.
Section 14-44 - License endorsement for operators of commercial motor vehicles used for passenger transportation, school buses, student transportation vehicles, taxicabs, motor vehicles in livery service and motor or service buses. Requirements. Hearing. Appeal. Report re persons whose license or endorsement has been withdrawn, suspended or revoked. Penalty.
Section 14-44a - Commercial driver's license required for operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Exceptions. Penalty.
Section 14-44b - Prohibition re more than one driver's license.
Section 14-44c - Application for commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s instruction permit. Penalty.
Section 14-44d - Information on commercial driver's license. Classifications.
Section 14-44e - Limitations on issuance of commercial driver's license. Qualification standards. Waiver of skills test. Requirements for license endorsement to operate vehicle transporting hazardous materials. Commercial driver's instruction permit.
Section 14-44f - Penalties for supplying false information to obtain commercial driver's license.
Section 14-44g - Driving record information. Notification of commercial driver's license issuance. Expiration of license. License renewal procedures.
Section 14-44h - Expiration and renewal of commercial drivers' licenses.
Section 14-44i - Fees for commercial driver's license and tests. Waiver.
Section 14-44j - Notification of convictions, suspensions, revocations and cancellations by holder of commercial driver's license. Information re previous employment. Penalty.
Section 14-44k - Disqualification from operation of commercial motor vehicles. Disqualification offenses. Lifetime disqualification. Mitigation of lifetime disqualification.
Section 14-44l - Notification of traffic convictions.
Section 14-44m - Authority to enter into agreements with other jurisdictions.
Section 14-44n - Notification of violation to licensing authority of another state.
Section 14-44o - Transition requirements re motor vehicle operator's licenses and commercial driver's licenses.
Section 14-45 - Change of address notice by holder of operator's license or identity card. IV-D support cases. Penalty.
Section 14-45a - Regulations re standards for licensing of persons with health problems, referrals to medical advisory board, vision standards. Vision screenings.
Section 14-46 - Report re persons with chronic health or vision problems.
Section 14-46a - Motor Vehicle Operator's License Medical Advisory Board: Definitions.
Section 14-46b - Establishment of board. Membership. Compensation. Executive session.
Section 14-46c - Responsibilities of board; recommendations.
Section 14-46d - Confidential use of reports or records. Testimony re reports or records.
Section 14-46e - Recommendations of board to be advisory. Operation of motor vehicle on limited basis. Failure to comply with request of commissioner or board.
Section 14-46f - Immunity from civil liability.
Section 14-46g - Right of appeal.
Section 14-47 - Fees for registering motor vehicles eligible for commercial registration and tractors.
Section 14-48 - Fees for registering commercial tractor and semitrailer as a unit or separately.
Section 14-48a - Registration of commercial truck-tractor.
Section 14-48b - Registration fee of semitrailer drawn by truck-tractor.
Section 14-48c - Registration of commercial motor vehicle engaged in seasonal operations.
Section 14-48d - Registration of leased motor vehicle. Regulations.
Section 14-49 - Fees for miscellaneous registration and other fees.
Section 14-49a - Fee for registration for six months or less.
Section 14-49b - Registration renewal fee. Passport to the Parks Fee.
Section 14-50 - Fees for operator's license renewal, passenger endorsement, operator's examination, collection cost and returned check or rejected payment. Waiver of fees.
Section 14-50a - Fees for copies, abstracts, duplicates, replacements and searches. Restriction on use of information. Penalty.
Section 14-50b - Fee for restoration of operator's license or registration. School bus seat belt account.
Section 14-51 - Definitions.
Section 14-51a - Civil penalties.
Section 14-52 - New car dealer’s, used car dealer’s, repairer’s and limited repairer’s licenses. Cash or surety bonds. Penalty.
Section 14-52a - Grounds for refusal to grant or renew a dealer or repairer license.
Section 14-52b - Surrender of new car dealer license in event of cancellation, termination or failure to renew franchise by manufacturer. Manufacturer to operate as a dealer on a temporary basis. Issuance of used car dealer's license to entity owned or controlled by a manufacturer. Extension of temporary license.
Section 14-53 - Location of business to be approved.
Section 14-53a - New car dealers to deliver written statement re Magnuson-Moss Warranty act to purchaser of new motor vehicle.
Section 14-54 - Location to be approved by local building official and local fire marshal.
Section 14-55 - Hearing.
Section 14-56 - Commissioner to decide if requested by local authority.
Section 14-57 - Appeal.
Section 14-58 - Application. General registration of motor vehicles. Documents to be issued to drivers. Photostatic copies of registration certificate as proof of ownership. Return of void number plates. Penalty.
Section 14-59 - Special dealers' plates for trucks or other vehicles with commercial registration.
Section 14-60 - Use of dealers' and repairers' plates.
Section 14-61 - Issuance of temporary transfer of registration by dealer. Fee. Return of number plates and registration applications by dealer.
Section 14-61a - Dealer to file application for permanent registration and certificate of title by electronic transmission.
Section 14-61b - Dealer and repairer records, documents and forms maintained in electronic format. Production in written format.
Section 14-62 - Order and invoice on sale of motor vehicle; information required. Dealer preparation charge. Conveyance or processing fee. Certificate of title on sale of used motor vehicle or sale of motor vehicle at auction. Safety inspection of used motor vehicle. Delivery after sale of used motor vehicle.
Section 14-62a - Advertisements of prices of motor vehicles. Penalty.
Section 14-62b - Sale of used motor vehicle parts.
Section 14-63 - Regulations. Customer complaints. Stipulation by licensees.
Section 14-64 - Suspension and revocation of licenses. Civil penalties. Restitution orders.
Section 14-65 - Auction permit. Exception. Regulations. Penalties. Right to void purchase at wholesale dealer auction.
Section 14-65a - Exemption of dealers in certain trailers. Authorized transactions of marine dealers.
Section 14-65b - Transferred
Section 14-65c and 14-65d - Transferred
Section 14-65e - Motor vehicle repairs: Definitions.
Section 14-65f - (Formerly Sec. 14-65b). Motor vehicle repairs, written or oral authorizations and written acknowledgments. Estimates. Claims. Penalty.
Section 14-65g - Waiver of estimates. Record of authorizations and of required information. Estimate of charges for diagnosis. Penalty.
Section 14-65h - (Formerly Sec. 14-65c). Invoice requirements for motor vehicle repair work. Return of replaced parts. Penalty.
Section 14-65i - (Formerly Sec. 14-65d). Signs required to be posted in motor vehicle repair shops. Penalty.
Section 14-65j - False statements. Charges for repairs not performed. Completion of repairs. Penalty.
Section 14-65k - Investigations. Subpoenas. Injunctions.
Section 14-65l - Motor vehicle repairs: Notice included in appraisal or estimate.
Section 14-65m - Motor vehicle repair shop participating in motor vehicle repair program established by an insurer. Written acknowledgment required.
Section 14-66 - Wreckers. Towing and transporting. Distinguishing number plates. Penalties.
Section 14-66a - Regulations.
Section 14-66b - Operators of wrecker services to maintain records.
Section 14-66c - Sale or disposal of motorized personal property. Penalty.
Section 14-67 - Qualifications of licensee; bond; fees. Solicitation of service contracts.
Section 14-67a - Application for license. Requirements. Renewal.
Section 14-67b - Manufacturer's obligations re warranty.
Section 14-67c - Suspension or revocation of manufacturer's license. Civil penalty.
Section 14-67d - Manufacturer's registrations. Fees. Financial responsibility.
Section 14-67e and 14-67f - Reserved for future use.
Section 14-67g - (Formerly Sec. 21-15). Definitions.
Section 14-67h - “Major component parts” defined.
Section 14-67i - (Formerly Sec. 21-16). Certificate of approval of location required. Exemption.
Section 14-67j - Intermediate processors. Permit and license required. License required to transport vehicles or parts processed by intermediate processors. Records of vehicles or parts received, dismantled or sold. Inspection. Regulations.
Section 14-67k - (Formerly Sec. 21-17). Hearing on application. Fee.
Section 14-67l - (Formerly Sec. 21-18). License and fees. General registration of motor vehicles. Documents to be issued to drivers of such motor vehicles. Compliance with environmental statutes and regulations.
Section 14-67m - (Formerly Sec. 21-18a). Record of vehicles or major component parts received, dismantled or sold. Inspection of records, vehicles, parts and premises. Receipt of certificate of title. Penalty.
Section 14-67n - (Formerly Sec. 21-19). Use of general registration restricted. Number plates for motor vehicles being towed. Fees.
Section 14-67o - (Formerly Sec. 21-20). Revocation of license upon sale or transfer of business.
Section 14-67p - (Formerly Sec. 21-21). Suspension or revocation for violation.
Section 14-67q - (Formerly Sec. 21-22). Commissioner may impose conditions concerning establishment and maintenance of yards.
Section 14-67r - (Formerly Sec. 21-22a). Fencing.
Section 14-67s - (Formerly Sec. 21-23). Ordinances creating restricted districts.
Section 14-67t - (Formerly Sec. 21-24). Publication of ordinances.
Section 14-67u - (Formerly Sec. 21-25). Appeal.
Section 14-67v - (Formerly Sec. 21-26). Penalty. Injunction to restrain violation.
Section 14-67w - (Formerly Sec. 21-26a). Scrap metal processors exempted. Receipt of motor vehicles. Required information. Inspection of premises and records. Retention of records. Regulations.

PART III
REGISTRATION AND LICENSES
(A)
REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Section 14-21y - Hartford Whalers commemorative number plates.

(D)
DEALERS’ AND REPAIRERS’ LICENSES

Section 14-62c - Fee on dealer for processing trade-in.

PART IV*
DRIVERS' SCHOOLS

Section 14-68 - Definitions.
Section 14-69 - License to conduct a drivers' school. Penalty.
Section 14-70 - Grounds for denial of application.
Section 14-71 - Schedule of rates to be filed.
Section 14-72 - Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew school license.
Section 14-73 - Instructor's license. Master instructor's license. Regulations.
Section 14-74 - Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew instructor's license.
Section 14-75 - Revocation or suspension of license after renewal.
Section 14-76 - Hearing for reinstatement or renewal. Appeal.
Section 14-77 - Records of licensee.
Section 14-78 - Regulations for conduct of drivers' schools and instructor license requirements. Limited license.
Section 14-79 - Penalty.

PART V
EQUIPMENT

Section 14-80 - Mechanical equipment.
Section 14-80a - Maximum noise levels.
Section 14-80b - Ball joints and tie rod ends. Prohibition on certain installations and attachments to.
Section 14-80c to 14-80g - Reserved for future use.
Section 14-80h - Brake equipment of motor vehicles. Compression brake device to be equipped with muffler. Penalties.
Section 14-80i - Brake equipment and handlebars of motorcycles.
Section 14-81 - Brake equipment of trailers.
Section 14-81a - Hydraulic brake fluid.
Section 14-81b - Restrictions on used brake drums and brake discs.
Section 14-82 - Free-wheeling devices.
Section 14-83 to 14-96 - Head and rear lights; spotlights; color of lights; reflectors; turn signals; minimum standards; single-beam, multibeam and alternate road-lighting equipment; number of driving lamps; flashing lights; emergency lighting equipment; etc.
Section 14-96a - Lighted lamps and illuminating devices required, when.
Section 14-96aa - Standards and specifications for lamps for snow-removal and highway maintenance equipment.
Section 14-96b - Head lamps.
Section 14-96bb - Operation of motor vehicles without required lighting devices.
Section 14-96c - Tail lamps. Illumination of rear registration plate.
Section 14-96cc - Regulation of hazardous lighting equipment.
Section 14-96d - Reflectors.
Section 14-96e - Stop lamps. Turn signals.
Section 14-96f - Special requirements for buses, trucks, trailers, truck tractors.
Section 14-96g - Colors of lamps and reflectors. Reflective sheeting on certain vehicles.
Section 14-96h - Mounting of reflectors and clearance lamps.
Section 14-96i - Visibility of reflectors and clearance, identification and side marker lamps.
Section 14-96j - Vehicles operated in combination.
Section 14-96k - Projecting loads. Carrying of animals.
Section 14-96l - Sufficiency of head and rear lights. Parked vehicles.
Section 14-96m - Farm tractors and equipment.
Section 14-96n - General lighting requirements.
Section 14-96o - Spot lamps. Fog lamps. Auxiliary passing lamps. Auxiliary driving lamps.
Section 14-96p - Color of lights. Flashing lights. Intensity of lights.
Section 14-96q - Permits for colored or flashing lights. Fee.
Section 14-96r - Color of stop lamps. Turn signal lamps.
Section 14-96s - Fender, backup and identification lamps. Penalties.
Section 14-96t - Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
Section 14-96u - Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
Section 14-96v and 14-96w - Single-beam road-lighting equipment. Distance forward lights to illuminate.
Section 14-96x - Head lamp of motorcycle.
Section 14-96y - Number of head lamps. Number in combination with other lamps.
Section 14-96z - Intensity of certain lamps. Location of red light.
Section 14-97 - Defrosting devices on school buses and motor vehicles used to transport passengers for hire.
Section 14-97a - Emergency lighting or reflecting devices on motor vehicles used to transport passengers for hire and motor vehicles with commercial registration.
Section 14-97b - Lift equipment on motor buses.
Section 14-98 - Tires.
Section 14-98a - Tires to be in safe operating condition.
Section 14-99 - Mirror. Motor vehicles with commercial registration to allow others to pass.
Section 14-99a to 14-99e - Reserved for future use.
Section 14-99f - Windshield. Obstruction of view.
Section 14-99g - Definitions. Tinted or reflectorized windows. Obstruction of view prohibited. Exceptions. Sale or delivery of motor vehicles having tinted or reflectorized windows prohibited. Stickers required. Penalty. Window tinting businesses. Regulations.
Section 14-99h - Etching of vehicle identification numbers. Marking of component parts. Penalty. Regulations.
Section 14-100 - Safety glass. Use of plastics.
Section 14-100a - Seat safety belts. Child restraint systems. Wheelchair transportation devices.
Section 14-100b - Air pollution control devices required on certain passenger motor vehicles.
Section 14-100c - Transferred
Section 14-101 - Turn signals.
Section 14-102 - View in and exits from motor vehicles used to transport passengers for hire.
Section 14-102a - Inspection of student transportation vehicles.
Section 14-103 - Inspection of motor vehicles.
Section 14-103a - Inspection of reassembled, altered or reconstructed vehicles. Composite vehicles. Vehicles made by unlicensed manufacturers.
Section 14-103b - High-mileage vehicles, regulations re safety and performance standards.
Section 14-103c - Vehicles using liquid propane gas as fuel.
Section 14-103d - Vehicles using any pressurized gas as fuel. Regulations. Class C misdemeanor.
Section 14-104 - Fenders and other wheel protectors.
Section 14-105 - Television screens or similar devices prohibited. Exceptions.
Section 14-106 - Air conditioning equipment.
Section 14-106a - Tamper-resistant odometer required. Mileage reading required on registration application.
Section 14-106b - Properly functioning odometer required. Tampering with odometer prohibited.
Section 14-106c - Headerboards required on commercial van-type motor vehicles.
Section 14-106d - Sale, offer for sale, manufacture, importation or installation of counterfeit or nonfunctional air bag prohibited. Unfair or deceptive trade practice. Penalty.

PART VI
JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE

Section 14-107 - Liability of owner, operator, lessee.
Section 14-108 - Report of accidents.
Section 14-108a - Uniform investigation of accident report. Requirements and policy for identifying and notifying person's family or household member of motor vehicle accident in which person was killed.
Section 14-108b, 14-108c and 14-109 - Statistical information based on reports. Report of accident involving unlicensed operator under instruction. Coroner to investigate fatal motor vehicle accidents.
Section 14-110 - Oaths and subpoenas. False statements or reports.
Section 14-111 - Suspension or revocation of registration, license or right to operate.
Section 14-111a - Possession of alcoholic liquors in motor vehicles by underage persons.
Section 14-111b - Suspension of operator's license following conviction for speeding.
Section 14-111c and 14-111d - Driver License Compact. Definitions applicable to Driver License Compact; comparable convictions to be reported; report of suspension or revocation action to department.
Section 14-111e - Suspension or delay in issuance of operator's license for person under twenty-one convicted of certain violations.
Section 14-111f - Suspension of operator's license for possession of counterfeit or altered license.
Section 14-111g - Operator's retraining program.
Section 14-111h - Definitions applicable to driver license agreement.
Section 14-111i - Entry into driver license agreement. Regulations.
Section 14-111j - Findings and declarations re driver license agreement.
Section 14-111k - Application for a motor vehicle operator's license from applicants in other member jurisdictions.
Section 14-111l - Driver control record. Record of convictions and administrative actions.
Section 14-111m - Notice of failure to comply with a citation.
Section 14-111n - Reports of comparable convictions. Suspension of operator's license.
Section 14-111o - Form and use in evidence of records received from other member jurisdictions. Electronic transmission.
Section 14-111p - Validity of reports or records received from members of the Driver License Compact.
Section 14-111q - Hearing.
Section 14-112 - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 14-112a - Online Insurance Verification System.
Section 14-113 to 14-115 - Financial responsibility of motor vehicle owners and operators required after accident; definitions. Administration by Motor Vehicle Commissioner; hearings; appeals. Abstract of operating record.
Section 14-115a - Request for document from motor vehicle record.
Section 14-116 to 14-128 - Accident reports. Determination of amount of security; suspension of license and registration; exceptions; liability policy or bond. Release in behalf of minor. Exceptions. Duration of suspension. Unlicensed or nonresident operators; reciprocity. Amount of security, reduction. Custody, use and return of deposits. Evidence inadmissible in damage actions. Suspension pending disposition of judgment. Transfer of registration or ownership during suspension. Return of license or registration to commissioner. Governmental and public service vehicles exempt.
Section 14-129 - Self-insurance.
Section 14-130 - Transferred
Section 14-131 to 14-133 - Discharge in bankruptcy not to release judgment debtor. Relief under other statutes. Penalties.
Section 14-134 - Appeals from commissioner.
Section 14-135 - Attorney General to act when commissioner is disqualified.
Section 14-136 - First complaint.
Section 14-137 - Authority to make regulations and certify or limit the use of devices and equipment.
Section 14-137a - Point system for motor vehicle violations.
Section 14-138 - State police to assist.
Section 14-139 - Conviction to be endorsed on license.
Section 14-140 - Release on own recognizance. Report of failure to appear or to pay fine or fee, surcharge or cost. Reciprocal agreements. Opening of judgment.
Section 14-140a - Automobile club bail bond certificates, when acceptable as bail.
Section 14-141 - Courts to report convictions and other dispositions to commissioner.
Section 14-142 - Proceedings against negligent court clerk.
Section 14-143 - Expenses in unsuccessful prosecutions by state police.
Section 14-144 - No fees for arrests for motor vehicle violations.

PART VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 14-145 - Towing or removal of motor vehicle from private property. Use of a wheel-locking device. Regulations.
Section 14-145a - Towing, removal or use of wheel-locking device prohibited except upon express instruction of property owner or lessee or for repossession. Rebate prohibited.
Section 14-145b - Storage and release of motor vehicles that have been towed or rendered immovable.
Section 14-145c - Liability of property owner, lessee or lending institution for improper towing or removal of motor vehicle or use of a wheel-locking device.
Section 14-145d - Notification to chief of police required prior to use of wheel-locking device.
Section 14-146 - Objects not to be thrown at motor vehicles.
Section 14-147 - Improper use of marker, registration or license.
Section 14-147a - Theft or illegal possession of number plate or sticker.
Section 14-148 - Abandoned markers.
Section 14-149 - Mutilated or removed vehicle identification, factory or engine number. Discovery of vehicle reported as stolen or of vehicle or major component part with mutilated or missing identification, engine or factory number. Disposition of vehicle or part held in custody. Penalty. Fee.
Section 14-149a - Ownership or operation of a chop shop. Penalty.
Section 14-150 - Abandoned or unregistered motor vehicles and motor vehicles which are a menace to traffic. Notice. Removal. Storage. Hearing. Lien. Affidavit of compliance. Sale. Regulations re title to abandoned motor vehicles and re disposal of motor homes or recreational vehicles abandoned at campgrounds.
Section 14-150a - Removal of abandoned motor vehicles by municipalities. Notice.
Section 14-150b - Municipal Abandoned Vehicle Trust Fund.
Section 14-151 - State marshals and constables to enforce law concerning abandoned motor vehicles.
Section 14-151a - Report by owner or person in lawful possession of theft of motor vehicle. Regulations re uniform procedure. Report as condition precedent to settling insurance claim.
Section 14-152 - Report by law enforcement agencies of theft or recovery of motor vehicle.
Section 14-153 - Renting of motor vehicles.
Section 14-153a - Exemption. Penalty.
Section 14-153b - Proof of credit.
Section 14-154 - Liability of owner for damage caused by rented or leased car.
Section 14-154a - Liability of owner for damage caused by rented or leased motor vehicle. Exceptions.
Section 14-155 - Fines and forfeitures to be paid to commissioner.
Section 14-156 - Receipts of Department of Motor Vehicles to be credited to Special Transportation Fund.
Section 14-156a - Payment of State Police Department expenditures from Highway Fund.
Section 14-157 - Transferred
Section 14-158 - Fines and forfeitures paid to commissioner to be receipts of General Fund.
Section 14-159 - Refund of money paid to commissioner.
Section 14-160 - Reservation of marker plate numbers. Additional fee for low numbers.
Section 14-161 - Impersonation of inspector or agent.
Section 14-162 - Ordinances.
Section 14-163 - Commissioner to provide lists of motor vehicle and snowmobile owners to town assessors. Disclosure by assessor or tax collector prohibited.
Section 14-163a - Driving on ice.
Section 14-163b - Motor vehicles formerly used as ambulances.
Section 14-163c - Motor carrier safety regulations for intrastate or interstate commerce. Variations or exemptions. Enforcement powers of police officers and motor vehicle inspectors.
Section 14-163d - Vehicles in intrastate or interstate commerce. Evidence of security requirements or insurance. Suspension of registration.
Section 14-163e - Periodic inspection of certain vehicles or combinations.
Section 14-163f - Eligibility for commercial motor vehicle services contracts with state or municipalities.
Section 14-163g - Transportation of hazardous materials. Applicable federal regulations. Enforcement powers of motor vehicle inspectors and police officers.
Section 14-164 - General penalty.
Section 14-164a - (Formerly Sec. 29-143). Motor vehicle racing.

*Motor vehicle legislation justified by the police power. 108 C. 337; Id., 377. Cited. 119 C. 569; 158 C. 236. In the event of any conflict between provisions of no-fault insurance law and existing statutes concerning motor vehicles, the latter shall prevail. 169 C. 267. Cited. 225 C. 499.

Cited. 10 CA 18; Id., 22.

General purpose is not to extend to nonresidents reciprocal privilege beyond relieving them from necessity of procuring Connecticut operator's license. 23 CS 26.

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2018 Connecticut General StatutesTitle 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. GasolineChapter 246* - Motor Vehicles

2018 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline
Chapter 246* - Motor Vehicles