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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 111i - Standards and Procedures for Participation in the Driver License Agreement › Section 14-111i-4 - Entry of violations on record

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) If, as a result
			 of the occurrence of an offense included within the DLA Code and described in
			 section
			 14-111i-6
			 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the commissioner makes an
			 entry on a driver control record, such entry shall be in the standard format
			 and code prescribed by the rules and procedures of the Driver License
			 Agreement. Each such entry shall be accompanied by plain language description
			 of the nature of the action or conduct that is the subject of the offense, and
			 where the offense occurred.
(b) In
			 each case where the commissioner takes a withdrawal or disqualification action
			 as a result of a conviction or administrative action that has occurred in
			 another member jurisdiction, the driver control record shall, in addition to
			 the elements described in subsection (a) of this section, include a reference
			 to section
			 14-111n
			 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(c) In each case where the commissioner takes
			 a withdrawal or disqualification action as a result of failure to comply in
			 another member jurisdiction, the driver control record shall, in addition to
			 the elements described in subsection (a) of this section, include a reference
			 to section
			 14-111m
			 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 111i - Standards and Procedures for Participation in the Driver License Agreement › Section 14-111i-5 - Driver control record

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) In order to
			 identify each driver, including each holder of a commercial driver's license
			 who is the subject of a report made in accordance with section
			 14-111i-2 of
			 the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the commissioner shall maintain,
			 as part of each driver control record, the following items of information:
(1) full legal name and name
			 history;
(2) date of
			 birth;
(3) gender;
(4) driver license number, or number assigned
			 to the driver in the absence of a current or valid license;
(5) social security number, if on
			 file;
(6) last reported
			 address;
(7) date of license
			 issuance and expiration date;
(8)
			 license class, endorsements and restrictions, as applicable; and
(9) medical or physical conditions and
			 restrictions, as applicable.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 111i - Standards and Procedures for Participation in the Driver License Agreement › Section 14-111i-6 - Offenses or driver control record

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Each driver
			 control record maintained by the commissioner shall contain an entry for each
			 conviction, administrative action or instance of failure to comply that occurs
			 in this state and that is related to the safe operation of a motor vehicle, as
			 determined by the commissioner. In addition, each driver control record shall
			 contain an entry for each offense that is reported to the commissioner by the
			 licensing authority of a member jurisdiction, if such report and the offense
			 that it identifies pertain to an action or conduct by the driver that is within
			 the scope of the DLA Code. As adopted herein, the DLA Code is composed of all
			 offenses pertaining to the safe operation of a motor vehicle, including
			 offenses of the following nature:
(1)
			 operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
			 including operation with a blood alcohol concentration of eight one hundredths
			 of one percent (.08) or higher, or in the case of operation of a commercial
			 motor vehicle, with a blood alcohol concentration of four one-hundredths of one
			 percent (.04) or higher;
(2)
			 manslaughter involving a motor vehicle, vehicular homicide, vehicular assault,
			 or similar offense;
(3) a felony in
			 the commission of which a motor vehicle is used;
(4) leaving the scene of an accident or
			 failing to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident or
			 collision resulting in the death or personal injury of another, or similar
			 offense;
(5) driving while
			 unlicensed or while the license is withdrawn;
(6) driving at a speed over a prescribed or
			 posted speed limit;
(7) failure to
			 obey a red light, stop sign or flashing yellow light;
(8) improper passing or following too
			 closely;
(9) improper or unsafe
			 turning movements;
(10) failure to
			 yield when required;
(11) unsafe or
			 hazardous stopping;
(12) failure to
			 stop for a school bus or student transportation vehicle with its flashing
			 lights in operation;
(13) reckless
			 driving, or similar offense;
(14)
			 driving without required insurance; and
(15) failure to use seat belts or child
			 safety devices or restraints.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Manufacture or Sale of Defective Recapped Tires › Section 14-137-4 - Definitions (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
					 Sec.
					 54 of
					 Public
					 Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Manufacture or Sale of Defective Recapped Tires › Section 14-137-5 - Defective casing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
Incorrect reference to subsection (e) corrected to
					 subsection (c) (November 11, 2014)
For 2014 repeal, see
					 Sec.
					 54 of
					 Public
					 Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Manufacture or Sale of Defective Recapped Tires › Section 14-137-6 - Casing with less than five ply rating (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
					 Sec.
					 54 of
					 Public
					 Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Manufacture or Sale of Defective Recapped Tires › Section 14-137-7 - Casing with five ply or more rating (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
					 Sec.
					 54 of
					 Public
					 Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-8 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Camper module" as used herein shall mean
				any unit designed for private living purposes without motive power to be either
				temporarily or permanently mounted on or in a motor vehicle.
(b) "Motor home" as used herein shall mean
				any self-propelled motor vehicle so constructed as to provide private living
				facilities within the permanent structure of the motor vehicle.
(e) All other terms shall be defined as
				provided by law.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-9 - Weight limitation

Current through July 10, 2024
After January 1, 1973, no person shall operate any motor home
				  or motor vehicle with a camper module installed thereon, nor shall the owner or
				  lessee of any motor home or motor vehicle with a camper module installed
				  thereon allow such motor vehicle to be operated on any public highway or
				  bridge, when the combined weight of vehicle and load exceeds by two per cent or
				  more the gross vehicle weight established for the motor vehicle by the
				  manufacturer of such motor vehicle. No motor vehicle shall be used on the
				  highway or loaded so that the weight on the wheels of any axle is less than 20
				  per cent of the gross weight of the vehicle and load. Any person who violates
				  the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be in violation of section
				  14-267 of
				  the general statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-10 - Registration

Current through July 10, 2024
Effective January 1, 1973, any motor vehicle registered as a
				  camper or combination motor vehicle or for which a "camper" or "combination"
				  registration is renewed shall be issued a registration listing the gross
				  vehicle weight of such motor vehicle. The gross vehicle weight indicated on a
				  "camper" or "combination" registration shall not exceed the maximum as
				  established by the manufacturer.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-11 - Restrictions

Current through July 10, 2024
No motor vehicle on which a camper module has been installed
				  shall be operated on the highway if by the installation of such camper module
				  the structural integrity or safe operation of such motor vehicle is
				  impaired.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-12 - Notice of regulations

Current through July 10, 2024
All licensed motor vehicle dealers who sell campers or pickup
				  trucks upon which camper modules are to be installed shall provide each
				  purchaser of such vehicle with a copy of these regulations.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-13 - Safety requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
After January 1, 1973, all motor homes and camper units
				  consisting of a camper module installed on a motor vehicle for use on the
				  highway shall comply with the following structural standards.
(a) The installation of all plumbing, heating
				and electrical systems shall conform to standards ANSI (American National
				Standards Institute) A119.2 and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
				501C, copyright 1970, or ANSI A119.1 and NFPA 501B, copyright 1971, whichever
				is applicable.
(b) The glazing in a
				camper module or motor home shall meet the standards for motor vehicle glazing
				as provided in section
				14-100-1 of
				the regulations of Connecticut state agencies.
(c) Each camper module must be secured to the
				frame of the motor vehicle on which it is installed by means of structurally
				sound, suitably designed fastening equipment capable of holding the camper
				module firmly in place on the motor vehicle under all possible vehicle
				operating maneuvers.
(d) All
				entrance and exit doors, door latches and strikes shall have sufficient
				strength and be installed in such a manner that any possible movement of
				personnel or equipment within the motor home or camper module against the door
				will not cause the door to open or rupture.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-14 - Supplemental equipment

Current through July 10, 2024
No motor home or motor vehicle on which a camper module has
				  been installed shall be operated in this state after January 1, 1973, unless
				  the living area of such unit is equipped with the following:
(a) At least one dry chemical, foam or carbon
				dioxide fire extinguisher charged in accordance with the manufacturer's
				specifications. Such fire extinguisher shall display the listing designation of
				a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
(b) Fuel burning heating appliances,
				refrigerators and ranges shall be equipped with venting devices conforming to
				standards NFPA 501C and ANSI A119.2, copyright 1970, or NFPA 501B and ANSI
				A119.1, copyright 1971, whichever is applicable.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-15 - Enforcement

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Any person violating any provision of
				sections
				14-137-9,
				14-137-10,
				14-137-11,
				14-137-13 or
				14-137-14
				shall be subject to the provisions of section
				14-111
				of the Connecticut general statutes relating to the suspension or revocation of
				motor vehicle operator licenses, suspension or revocation of motor vehicle
				registrations and, in the event such person is a non-resident, to the provision
				of said statute relating to the suspension or revocation of non-resident
				operating privileges.
(b) A
				violation of sections
				14-137-9,
				14-137-10,
				14-137-11,
				14-137-13 or
				14-137-14
				shall be considered an equipment violation and any motor vehicle inspector or
				police officer issuing a citation for any such violation shall issue to the
				violator a "Warning ticket" (form P-2) and observe the procedures set forth in
				section
				14-103
				of the Connecticut general statutes pertaining to the issuance of a "warning of
				defective equipment"
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-16 - Description of organization

Current through July 10, 2024
The Department of Motor Vehicles, which derives its duties
				  and authority primarily from Title 14 of the General Statutes, is composed of
				  the following five divisions: Management Services, Dealers and Repairers,
				  Registration and Title, Driver Licensing and Auto Emissions. The Department has
				  as its primary function the protection of life and property through the
				  administration and enforcement of the motor vehicle laws and regulations. This
				  is accomplished through the licensing, disciplining, education and regulation
				  of motor vehicle operators and owners. The areas of responsibility of each of
				  the five divisions are:
Management services:
A service unit providing
				  assistance to operating divisions in the areas of administrative and fiscal
				  services, personnel, communications, engineering, data processing,
				  adjudications, legal and other support activities.
Dealers and repairers:
Licenses persons
				  providing certain automotive services and products within the state.
				  Investigates and prosecutes complaints regarding alleged violations by such
				  licensees. Provides for registration of vehicles used in the conduct of
				  licensees business.
Registration and title:
Issues motor vehicle
				  registrations, operator licenses and title certificates and records security
				  interests in motor vehicles. Issues and renews motorboat registrations.
Driver licensing:
Determines the qualifications
				  of person to operate or register motor vehicles. Inspects motor vehicles for
				  compliance with applicable law. In addition the Driver Licensing Division
				  provides services to handicapped operators and courses for driver
				  improvement.
Auto emissions:
Monitors the operation of
				  official emissions inspection stations. Licenses and monitors fleet inspection
				  stations. Issues waivers for vehicles requiring an unreasonable cost of repair
				  to bring into compliance with standards. Issues commissioner's certificate in
				  cases where vehicles cannot be presented for inspection as
				  scheduled.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-17 - Commissioner

Current through July 10, 2024
The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles has the overall
				  responsibility of the operations of the department. In carrying out his
				  responsibilities the Commissioner may delegate certain of his functions to a
				  division of the Department, an individual division chief, adjudicator or an
				  inspector.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-18 - Official address

Current through July 10, 2024
All communications should be addressed to Commissioner of
				  Motor Vehicles, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109, unless
				  otherwise specifically indicated.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-19 - Public inspection

Current through July 10, 2024
In addition to publication of the adoption, amendment or
				  repeal of regulations pursuant to Subsection (a) of Section
				  4-167
				  of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act as amended, a compilation of all
				  regulations, policy statements, final orders, decisions and opinions are
				  available for public inspection at the office of the
				  Commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-20 - Course and method of operations; rules of practice for procedures available

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Management Services Division:
(1)
				As it relates the public, the Data Processing Section's function may be found
				in connection with its responsibilities under the provisions of Section
				14-163
				of the General Statutes, which requires the furnishing of information to tax
				assessors with respect to the names and addresses of owners of motor vehicles
				and snowmobiles residing in their respective towns. Such information is
				furnished by the use of data processing cards or magnetic tape having a lay
				out, as outlined in Motor Vehicle Department forms.
(2) The Handicapped Driver Training Unit
				instructs persons with relatively severe handicaps in the operation of a motor
				vehicle. Examines handicapped drivers for licensing and may determine adaptive
				equipment needed on vehicles operated by such licensees. Medical certificates
				on motor vehicle form P-40 are used.
(3) Furnishing copies of records-Under the
				provisions of Sections
				14-3,
				14-192,
				52-62,
				52-63
				and Public Act Number 73-549, the division collects fees for records furnished
				to the public by other divisions of the department, using various Motor Vehicle
				Department forms and correspondence for this purpose.
(4) The Traffic Records Unit is responsible
				for the design and implementation of a data-processing based Traffic Records
				Information System, which will aid in the formulation and evaluation of
				problem-solving approaches aimed at reducing the number and severity of traffic
				crashes. A number of summary-level statistical reports, dealing with such areas
				as reportable accidents, vehicles registered and operators licensed, are
				available to the public.
(5) The
				Pupil Transportation Administrator is responsible for developing and
				implementing the Federal Pupil Transportation Safety Standard #17 in
				Connecticut at the state and local level and acts as liaison between individual
				communities and the Federal government. He formulates programs and assists
				local communities in various areas of pupil transportation and develops
				research study statistics for use by the state and local communities.
(6) Hearings - The Adjudications Unit
				provides for notices and conduct of hearings pursuant to procedures adopted by
				the Department as required with respect to the following matters:
a. Dealer and Repairer alleged
				violations
b. Fatalities, under the
				provisions of Section
				14-111(c)
				of the General Statutes
c. License
				suspensions
d. License
				reinstatements
e. Possession of
				alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle
f. Accident Security matters
g. Other departmental hearing
				matters
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-21 - Petition for declaratory ruling

Current through July 10, 2024
The Department of Motor Vehicles will accept a petition for
				  declaratory ruling as to the applicability of any statute or regulation
				  administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles in the following form:
1. A petition stating the factual background
				of the issue must be in writing and include or have attached thereto a
				certificate indicating the manner in which and the date on which it is being
				filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles at the main office in Wethersfield,
				Connecticut.
2. The petition shall
				be signed by the petitioner and shall include his address for purposes of
				reply.
3. A petitioner shall serve
				a copy of the petition on any party who he has reason to believe may not
				otherwise have knowledge thereof and may fairly have an interest therein. The
				petition or certificate shall indicate such service therein.
4. The petition shall state clearly the
				question of applicability upon which it seeks a ruling.
5. The petition shall state the position of
				the petitioner with respect to the question of applicability.
6. The petition may include an argument in
				support of the position of the petitioner with such legal citation as may be
				appropriate.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Motor Homes and Camper Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles › Section 14-137-22 - Petition for requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of regulation

Current through July 10, 2024
The Department of Motor Vehicles will accept petitions
				  requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of a regulation of said
				  Department in the following form:
1. A
				petition must be in writing and include or have attached thereto a certificate
				indicating the manner in which and the date on which it is being filed with the
				Department of Motor Vehicles at the main office in Wethersfield,
				Connecticut.
2. The petition shall
				be signed by the petitioner and shall include his address for purposes of
				reply.
3. A petitioner shall serve
				a copy of the petition on any party who he has reason to believe may not
				otherwise have knowledge thereof and may fairly have an interest therein. The
				petition or certificate shall indicate such service therein.
4. The petition shall clearly state the
				language to be promulgated, amended or repealed. The same petition may include
				matter to be promulgated as well as matter to be amended as well as matter to
				be repealed.
5. The petition may
				include a statement of facts and arguments in support thereof.
Where the requirements of the paragraph have been complied
				  with, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall promptly rule on such
				  petition.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Automotive Suspension Systems › Section 14-137-24 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Suspension System" of a vehicle is that
				assembly of mechanical, structural, pneumatic and hydraulic members which
				provides a flexible support between the ground or roadway and the engine, load
				and passenger carrying structure of the vehicle.
(b) "Spring Rate" is the change of load, or
				force, on a spring member required to produce unit deflection of the spring
				member at the location of the applied load or force.
(c) "Shock Absorber" is a generic term which
				is commonly applied to hydraulic or pneumatic mechanisms used for the purpose
				of damping or suppressing oscilatory motion of vehicle bodies.
(d) "Wheel Track" is the lateral distance
				between the centers of the tire contact of the outermost tires mounted on
				wheels on the same axle.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Automotive Suspension Systems › Section 14-137-25 - Limitations

Current through July 10, 2024
Each "passenger motor vehicle" as defined in subdivision (35)
				  of section
				  14-1 of
				  the General Statutes operating on the highways of this state shall be equipped
				  with a suspension system that complies with the following:
(a)
Vehicle suspension
				configuration.
Each motor vehicle shall be equipped with a suspension
				system consisting of the basic elements originally provided by the vehicle
				manufacturer and geometrically arranged in accordance with the manufacturer's
				specifications. No suspension system component shall be replaced unless such
				replacement component meets or exceeds the quality and performance standards
				established by the vehicle manufacturer and the safe operating characteristics
				of the vehicle on which such replacement component is installed are not
				adversely affected by such installation.
(b)
Height adjustment
				limitations.
No additional devices shall be installed or equipment
				substitutions made at any location on any motor vehicle when such installation
				or addition either:
(1) Raises the sprung
				portion of the vehicle in excess of four (4) inches above the vehicle's unladen
				height as established by the vehicle manufacturer; or,
(2) Lowers any part of the sprung portion of
				the vehicle so as to reduce the vertical clearance, between the sprung portion
				of the vehicle and a level surface on which it rests unladen, to less than four
				(4) inches.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Automotive Suspension Systems › Section 14-137-26 - Penalty

Current through July 10, 2024
The commissioner may refuse to register for operation in this
				  state any vehicle which violates the provisions of this regulation and may
				  after due notice and hearing revoke the registration of any previously
				  registered vehicle found in violation of any part of this
				  regulation.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters › Section 14-137-27 - Scope

Current through July 10, 2024
This procedure covers the issuance of Connecticut state
				  vehicle license plates bearing a special marker to persons engaged as volunteer
				  fire fighters, and is adopted under the authority of Public Act No. 87-304 and
				  section
				  14-137
				  of the General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters › Section 14-137-28 - Definition of special marker plates

Current through July 10, 2024
A special marker plate is a vehicle license plate which
				  includes the international fire department symbol and is issued under the
				  authority of Public Act No. 87-304.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters › Section 14-137-29 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Special marker plates are issued only to parties who are
				  currently engaged as active volunteer fire fighters for a volunteer fire
				  department or company in the state of Connecticut, for those passenger motor,
				  commercial motor or passenger and commercial motor vehicles registered with the
				  Department of Motor Vehicles as owned by the volunteer
				  firefighter.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters › Section 14-137-30 - Application

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Each request for the issuance of a
				special marker plate shall be in writing, via an application form designated by
				the commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The application form
				shall include a request for the identity of the person seeking the special
				marker plates and a statement showing the eligibility of the applicant to
				receive the plates and require the signature of the applicant and the chief
				executive officer of the volunteer fire department or company.
(b) All requests for the issuance of special
				marker plates shall be submitted for approval to the commissioner of motor
				vehicles. Where a request for approval is rejected by the commissioner of motor
				vehicles, a notice clearly stating the reason for the rejection shall be sent
				to the chief executive officer of the volunteer fire department or
				company.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters › Section 14-137-31 - Renewal

Current through July 10, 2024
Each application for renewal of a special marker plate shall
				  be made in writing, as provided in sections
				  14-22 of
				  the General Statutes and the preceeding regulation 14-137-30.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters › Section 14-137-32 - Fee

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) For a special marker plate, the
				commissioner of motor vehicles shall charge each applicant a one time plate fee
				of seven dollars ($7.00). A registration renewal fee shall be charged with
				respect to such registration in accordance with expiration schedules
				established pursuant to section
				14-22.
(b) Upon surrendering the special marker
				plates, such former volunteer fire fighter is responsible for any outstanding
				fees that are required prior to receiving any other vehicle license
				plates.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters › Section 14-137-33 - Revocation

Current through July 10, 2024
If as a result of an investigation by the commissioner of
				  motor vehicles or employee designated by the commissioner, he determines that a
				  special marker vehicle license plate has been misused, he may require the
				  holder of the plate to immediately cease use of the plate and to return the
				  plate to the commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters › Section 14-137-34 - Surrender

Current through July 10, 2024
The special marker plates shall be returned to the
				  commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles upon termination of the fire
				  fighter's membership in the volunteer fire department or
				  company.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Temporary Registration of Permitted Overweight Vehicle › Section 14-137-35 - Overweight permit

Current through July 10, 2024
Whenever a permit is issued by the Department of
				  Transportation for the operation of an overweight motor vehicle, or combination
				  vehicle, trailer, or object, pursuant to the provisions of section
				  14-270
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes, and the regulations adopted thereunder by
				  the commissioner of transportation, the permanent registration of such vehicle
				  shall have a registered gross vehicle weight equal to or greater than that
				  stated in the overweight permit. Nothing contained herein shall affect the
				  expiration date or any other term, condition or obligation of the permanent
				  registration.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Rules of Practice › Section 14-137-36 - Procedure governed

Current through July 10, 2024
These rules of practice set forth the nature and requirements
				  of all formal and informal procedures available at the Department of Motor
				  Vehicles in conformance with the Connecticut Uniform Administrative Procedure
				  Act.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Rules of Practice › Section 14-137-37 - Informal procedures

Current through July 10, 2024
To the extent permitted by law the following informal
				  procedures shall be available to any person or licensee affected by any order
				  or licensing requirement of the department:
(a)
Informal conferences.
Informal conferences may be scheduled by the department to attempt to resolve
				any appropriate matter within its statutory jurisdiction. Informal conferences
				also may be scheduled at the request of licensees. Notification of such an
				informal conference may be by telephone or by regular or certified mail, in the
				discretion of the commissioner or other authorized official or hearing officer
				of the department. The notice shall contain (1) a statement of the time, date,
				and place of the conference; (2) a reference to the statutory sections
				allegedly violated, or with respect to which any question of application
				exists; (3) a short statement of the facts surrounding the alleged violation or
				intended application of the statutory section(s) by the department; and (4) a
				statement that the respondent or person requesting the conference may be
				accompanied by counsel, if he or she so desires. Informal conferences need not
				be recorded and transcribed. Formal rules of procedure and evidence shall not
				be observed.
(b)
Opportunity
				to show compliance.
Unless otherwise required or authorized by statute,
				or by judicial order or decision, no revocation, suspension, annulment or
				withdrawal of a license is lawful unless prior to the institution of department
				proceedings, the department gave notice by mail to the holder thereof of facts
				or conduct which warrant the intended action, and the holder thereof was given
				the opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for the
				retention of the license.
(1) Notification of
				such compliance conference shall be by certified mail. Said notice shall
				contain:
(A) A statement of the time, date and
				place of the compliance conference;
(B) A reference to the statute(s) or
				regulation(s) allegedly violated;
(C) A clear and concise factual statement
				sufficient to inform each respondent of the facts or practices alleged to be in
				violation of the law; and
(D) A
				statement that each respondent may be respresented by counsel.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Rules of Practice/Nature and Requirements of all Formal and Informal Procedures Available › Section 14-137-38 - Hearing procedure

Current through July 10, 2024
Hearings are conducted where required or authorized by
				  statute or regulation under general authority of section
				  14-4a
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes. Pursuant to section
				  14-4a,
				  the commissioner may designate any person to act as a hearing officer for the
				  motor vehicle department for the purpose of conducting hearings and rendering
				  decisions. In any hearing where the hearing officer has been authorized by the
				  commissioner to render a final decision, the fact of such authorization shall
				  be noticed on the record. In any contested case in which the hearing officer
				  assigned to conduct the hearing has not been authorized to render a final
				  decision in the matter, this fact shall be noticed on the record at the start
				  of the hearing and the party(ies) of record shall be notified of the identity
				  of the individual who will render the final decision.
(a)
Official address.
All
				correspondence relating to formal hearings should be addressed to:
				Adjudications Unit, Legal Services Division, Department of Motor Vehicles, 60
				State Street, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109-1896.
(b)
Waiver of rules.
Where good
				cause appears, the commissioner or his designee may permit deviation from these
				rules, except where precluded by statute or where the rights of any party would
				be prejudiced substantially.
(c)
Notice of hearings.
(1) The
				department shall mail a notice of hearing to the last known address or the last
				address provided by the respondent, at least ten (10) days before the scheduled
				hearing, unless the respondent has received actual notice or waived the
				requirement of advance notice.
(2)
				The notice shall include:
(A) A statement of
				the time, place, and nature of the hearing;
(B) A statement of the legal authority and
				jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;
(C) A reference to the particular sections of
				the statutes and regulations involved;
(D) A short and plain statement of the
				matters asserted. If the department or other party is unable to state the
				matters in detail at the time the notice is served, the initial notice may be
				limited to a statement of the issues involved. Thereafter upon application a
				more definite and detailed statement shall be furnished.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Rules of Practice/Nature and Requirements of all Formal and Informal Procedures Available › Section 14-137-39 - Inconsistent regulations

Current through July 10, 2024
Unless precluded by law, these regulations 14-137-36 through
				  14-137-39 shall take precedence over any other conflicting or inconsistent
				  regulation pertaining to informal procedures available and to hearing
				  procedures within the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Rules of Practice/Nature and Requirements of all Formal and Informal Procedures Available › Section 14-137-40 - Fees for volume searches of motor vehicle files

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Definitions
(1) A suspension case
				file is a numbered file which contains supporting material for operator's
				license and/or registration suspensions, financial responsibility requirements,
				administrative hearings and associated correspondence and communications with
				the person(s) involved or his agent.
(2) An accident case file is a numbered file
				which contains operator accident reports, police accident reports and
				associated correspondence and communications with the person(s) involved or his
				agent.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Ambulance Flashing Lights › Section 14-137-41 - Placement of flashing white lights on ambulances (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
					 Sec.
					 54 of
					 Public
					 Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Ambulance Flashing Lights › Section 14-137-42 - Furnishing of license and registration information by telephone

Current through July 10, 2024
In carrying out its responsibility to allow public inspection
				  of its license and registration files, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall
				  permit such inspection pursuant to Section
				  14-10
				  of the General Statutes, and shall furnish copies of requested information
				  pursuant to Section
				  14-50a,
				  during the department's normal business hours. Persons requesting such
				  information who do not appear personally at the department must make their
				  requests in writing accompanied by the prescribed fees. The following shall be
				  the only exceptions to these requirements:
(1) Connecticut state and municipal police
				departments, and officers at state institutions and departments having police
				powers under applicable provisions of the General Statutes, may continue to
				receive license and registration information through telephone inquiries by
				providing appropriate identification;
(2) Law enforcement and other government
				agencies which have been assigned identification numbers by the department
				shall be permitted to receive license and registration information through
				telephone inquiries;
(3) Persons
				calling about emergency situations shall be provided license and registration
				information after providing a description of the nature of this emergency;
				and
(4) License and registration
				information related to any matter of immediate public interest or concern may
				be provided, in the discretion of the commissioner, to any public official or
				representative of the news media requesting such information by
				telephone.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Acceptable Forms of Payment of Motor Vehicle Fees and Handling of Cash Receipts › Section 14-137-43 - Payment of fees

Current through July 10, 2024
The payment of all fees to the commissioner provided for in
				  Chapter 246 to Chapter 248, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes
				  shall be by means of cash, personal check, or form of certified or bank draft
				  that is immediately payable without recourse. All checks shall be:
(1) completed;
(2) made payable to the Department of Motor
				Vehicles, or other official or agency, such as the Commissioner of Revenue
				Services, for which the department is acting as collection agent;
(3) identified to the specific transaction;
				and
(4) shall be in the exact
				amount required by the transaction. No third party checks or incomplete or
				postdated instruments shall be accepted. No cash refunds shall be made at the
				main office or any branch office of the department. The commissioner retains
				the option to accept the use of commercial credit cards as a form of payment,
				provided the same shall be approved by the Office of the State
				Treasurer.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Assessment of Late Fee for Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal › Section 14-137-61 - Receipt of renewal application

Current through July 10, 2024
For the purpose of assessment of a late fee for renewal of
				  motor vehicle registration in accordance with subsection (z) of section
				  14-49
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes, a registration renewal application that is
				  properly completed and signed and includes payment of the proper fee shall be
				  considered submitted in a timely manner if received by the department not more
				  than five (5) calendar days after the scheduled expiration date of the
				  registration period.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuing of Motor Vehicle Operator's License › General Requirements › Section 14-137-62 - Submission of application

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) In accordance
				  with the provisions of sections
				  14-36
				  and
				  14-44c
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes, the commissioner shall not issue a motor
				  vehicle operator's license or commercial driver's license to any person unless
				  such person signs and files with the commissioner an application under
				  oath.
(b) Sections
				  14-137-63
				  through
				  14-137-79a
				  of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, inclusive, set forth
				  requirements for the contents of every such application, including the
				  information to be contained therein, and supporting documents that must be
				  submitted as part of the application. Such requirements pertain to the issuance
				  of a motor vehicle operator's license to:
(1)
				  Persons who hold an operator's license issued by another state or territory
				  which is valid and unexpired; and
(2) Persons who do not hold such license
				  issued by another state or territory, or who never have held an operator's
				  license in this state.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline › 137 - Radar Detecting Devices › Issuing of Motor Vehicle Operator's License › General Requirements › Section 14-137-63 - Evidence of full legal name

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Except as
				  otherwise provided in subsection (b), the commissioner shall presume that the
				  name of the applicant as shown on the applicant's official, unexpired passport
				  or birth certificate, submitted as evidence of the applicant's identity, is the
				  full legal name of the applicant, and the commissioner shall not place any
				  other name on a motor vehicle operator's license, commercial driver's license,
				  or identity card, unless the applicant presents an order of the superior court,
				  or other court of competent jurisdiction, pertaining to a change of the
				  applicant's name.
(b)
				  Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), the commissioner may accept
				  an original or certified copy of a marriage license, certificate of dissolution
				  of marriage, or certificate of civil union or dissolution of civil union for
				  the purpose of establishing the applicant's full legal name to be placed on an
				  operator's license, commercial driver's license, or identity card issued to the
				  applicant.