Chapter 248. Vehicle Highway Use
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14-212Definitions.14-212aHighway and municipal road construction zones, utility work zones, traffic incident management zones and fire station work zones. Fines.14-212bSchool zones. Fines doubled.14-212cFines doubled for failure to yield right-of-way to person riding bicycle, electric bicycle or electric foot scooter.14-212dHighway work zone. Highway worker. Endangerment of highway worker. Penalties.14-212eHighway Work Zone Safety Advisory Council established. Membership, meetings and duties.14-212fTraining in highway work zone safety. Development of program curriculum by Highway Work Zone Safety Advisory Council.14-212gWork zone safety account.14-213Operation without carrying operator's license.14-213aOperation of private passenger motor vehicle when insurance coverage does not meet minimum no-fault security requirements. Penalty.14-213bOperation prohibited when insurance coverage fails to meet minimum requirements. Penalty. Evidence of insurance coverage required to restore suspended license.14-214Instruction of unlicensed person in motor vehicle operation.14-215Operation while registration or license is refused, suspended or revoked. Operation in violation of restriction or limitation on operator's license or right to operate motor vehicle that requires use of ignition interlock device. Penalty.14-215aOperation while license is suspended pursuant to section 14-140.14-215bOperation after expiration of period of suspension and without obtaining reinstatement of license.14-216Operation by persons under eighteen without insurance.14-217Operator to give name and address and show or surrender license, registration and insurance identification card when requested.14-218Negligent homicide.14-218aTraveling unreasonably fast. Establishment of speed limits.14-219Speeding.14-219aParking area defined.14-219bLimitation of municipal liability.14-219cUse of speed monitoring devices to support a conviction.14-220Slow speed.14-221Low-speed vehicles carrying passengers for hire.14-222Reckless driving.14-222aNegligent homicide with a motor vehicle.14-223Failing to stop when signaled or disobeying direction of officer. Increasing speed in attempt to escape or elude officer.14-223aStriking an officer with a motor vehicle. Penalties.14-224Evasion of responsibility in operation of motor vehicles. Racing, contests, demonstrations of speed or skill or street takeovers. Required removal of motor vehicle from traveled portion of highway. Penalties.14-225Evading responsibility in operation of other vehicles.14-225aOperation of motor vehicles in parking areas.14-226Operator to report injury to dog.14-227Operation while intoxicated.14-227aOperation while under the influence of liquor or drug or while having an elevated blood alcohol content.14-227bImplied consent to test operator's blood, breath or urine and to nontestimonial portion of drug influence evaluation. Testing procedures. License suspension. Hearing.14-227cBlood, breath or urine sample and drug influence evaluation required following accident resulting in death or serious physical injury.14-227dPilot program permitting issuance of warning to and twenty-four-hour revocation of license of certain alleged offenders.14-227eCommunity service for persons convicted of operation while under the influence of liquor or drug.14-227fAlcohol and drug addiction treatment program. Waiver. Appeal. Regulations.14-227gOperation by person under twenty-one years of age while blood alcohol content exceeds two-hundredths of one per cent. Procedures. Penalties.14-227hImpoundment of motor vehicle operated by certain persons arrested for operating while under the influence of liquor or drug.14-227iRecords of police investigation of defendant re operation of motor vehicle while under influence of, or impaired by, intoxicating liquor or drugs. Copies.14-227jCourt order prohibiting operation of motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock device.14-227kAvoidance of, tampering with or failure to install ignition interlock device.14-227lCompletion of participation in alcohol and drug addiction treatment program. Reinstatement of operator's license or nonresident operating privilege.14-227mOperation of motor vehicle with a child passenger while under the influence of liquor or drug or while having an elevated blood alcohol content. Procedures. Penalties.14-227nOperation of a school bus, student transportation vehicle or vehicle specifically designated to carry children by person under the influence of liquor or drug or while having an elevated blood alcohol content. Procedures. Penalties.14-227oIgnition interlock device services. Discount re for indigent persons.14-227pEducational materials and programs re drug recognition experts and drug influence evaluations.14-228Leaving motor vehicle without setting brake.14-229Using motor vehicle without owner's permission.14-230Driving in right-hand lane.14-230aRestricted use of left-hand lane on divided limited access highways.14-231Vehicles in opposite directions to pass on right.14-232Passing.14-233Passing on right.14-234Determination of no-passing zones. Overtaking and passing in no-passing zones.14-235Vehicle not to be driven on left side of highway on curve or upgrade.14-236Multiple-lane highways.14-237Driving on divided highways.14-238Controlled-access highways.14-238a(Formerly Sec. 13a-59). Illegal entry on limited access highway.14-238bDesignation of high occupancy vehicle lane. Exception for blood transport vehicle.14-239One-way streets. Rotaries or roundabouts.14-240Vehicles to be driven reasonable distance apart. Exceptions. Operation of platoon.14-240aVehicles to be driven reasonable distance apart. Intent to harass or intimidate.14-241Turns.14-242Turns restricted. Signals to be given before turning or stopping. U-turns. Left turns. Right turns when passing person riding bicycle, electric bicycle or electric foot scooter.14-243Starting or backing vehicle.14-244Signals.14-245Intersection. Right-of-way.14-246Right-of-way at intersection turn.14-246aRight-of-way at junction of highways.14-247Right-of-way at driveway or private road.14-247aRight-of-way yielded by one emerging from alley, driveway or building.14-247bRight-of-way yielded to signaling motor bus.14-248Cattle crossings.14-248aCattle crossings.14-248bLivestock crossing paths. Right-of-way.14-249Stopping at grade crossings.14-250Certain motor vehicles to stop at railroad crossing. Regulations. Penalty.14-250aVehicles prohibited on sidewalks.14-250bObstructing intersection.14-251Parking vehicles.14-252Parking so as to obstruct driveway.14-252aRemoval of ice and snow from motor vehicle required. Penalty.14-253Parking privileges of handicapped persons.14-253aSpecial license plates and removable windshield placards for persons who are blind and persons with disabilities. Parking spaces. Penalty. Regulations.14-253bMunicipal police departments to report violations of handicapped parking laws.14-253cAccessible Parking Advisory Council.14-253dProhibition re contingent fees for certification by health care professional for removable windshield placards. Penalty.14-254Parking privileges of disabled veterans.14-255 and 14-256Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment. Following vehicle to dim lights.14-257Crowded seats. Riders on outside of vehicle. Aisle seats.14-258 and 14-259Use of metal tires restricted. Use of radio telephones.14-260Filling tanks.14-260a to 14-260m14-260a to 14-260m14-260nDefinitions.14-261Towing and pushing of vehicles. Double trailers and semitrailers.14-261aRegulation of commercial vehicle combinations.14-261bDrug and alcohol testing of drivers of certain vehicles, mechanics and forklift operators.14-262Width and length of vehicles. Exceptions. Permits.14-262aTowing or hauling of vehicles in excess of certain limits and federal requirements.14-262bPermits for operating or towing mobile homes. Width and length of vehicles. Regulations.14-262cTow dolly.14-262dPermits for vehicles transporting mobile homes, modular homes, house trailers or sectional houses.14-263Length of camp trailers.14-264Special permits for vehicles of excessive height.14-265Special permits for trailers.14-266Operating vehicles of over four tons' capacity on restricted highways.14-267Operating overweight commercial vehicles. Highway weighing required. Penalty.14-267aWeight restrictions for vehicles, trailers or other objects. Highway weighing procedure. Penalties for overweight violations. Fines for failure to comply. Regulations.14-267bWeight restrictions for motor buses. Penalties.14-267cVehicles equipped with auxiliary power or idle reduction technology unit. Weight tolerance exemption.14-267dWeight tolerance exemption for commercial motor vehicle powered primarily through use of electric battery.14-268Weight of vehicles and trailers restricted.14-269Weight of vehicles and trailers engaged in construction work.14-269aWeight of refuse vehicles.14-270Permits for nonconforming vehicles. Regulations. Penalties.14-270aPortable truck weight scales.14-270bTruck weight enforcement program.14-270cOfficial weighing areas. Staffing requirements.14-270dTemporary closing of weigh stations.14-270eProgram to implement regularly scheduled and enforced hours of operation for weigh stations.14-270fWeigh station logs.14-271Securing of loads.14-271aLimits for weakening of vehicle frames. Regulations.14-272Projecting loads. Carrying of animals.14-272aCarrying of children in pick-up trucks or open-bed vehicles. Restrictions.14-272bTransport of dogs in pick-up trucks. Restrictions.14-273Operation of motor vehicles requiring a passenger endorsement or passenger and school endorsement.14-274Hours of operators of motor vehicles with commercial registration or requiring a passenger endorsement or a passenger and school endorsement.14-275Equipment and color of school buses. Information displayed on school buses and student transportation vehicles.14-275aUse of standard school bus required, when. Use of mass transportation permitted, when. Use of certain motor vehicles prohibited.14-275bTransportation of students who have mobility impairments.14-275cRegulations re school buses and motor vehicles used to transport students. Operators age seventy or older. Penalties.14-275dProgram for funding to offset sales tax on purchase of school buses equipped with seat safety belts.14-276School bus operators to hold a valid passenger and school endorsement. Duties of carrier re registration and withdrawal, suspension or revocation of employee's operator's license or endorsement to operate a school bus or student transportation vehicles. Civil penalties.14-276aSchool bus operators and operators of student transportation vehicles: Regulations; qualifications; training; drug testing.14-276bSchool bus driver training re life-threatening allergic reactions and administration of medication.14-277Operator's duties on stopping bus. Prohibition on idling of bus.14-278Hours of operation. Placement of seats. No extra exemption or authority for operators.14-279Vehicles to stop for school bus. Penalties. Written warning or summons.14-279aOperation of school bus monitoring system by board of education or municipality. Vendor agreement. Report.14-279bReview of evidence file. Summons. Defenses.14-279cOrdinance re illegally passing a school bus and municipal school bus violation enforcement system.14-280Display of signs and signals by school bus and student transportation vehicle. Portable signs. Penalty.14-281Penalties.14-281aSpeed of school buses. Display of head lamps.14-281bSummons issued to holder of license endorsement while operating school bus or student transportation vehicles; copy to be sent to employer and local board of education; notification of disposition of case.14-281cReport of serious accidents involving school buses or student transportation vehicles.14-281dDuties of operators of student transportation vehicles re receipt or discharge of school children.14-282Vehicle formerly used as a school bus to be repainted. Penalty.14-282aSchool bus and student transportation vehicle inspectors.14-283Rights and duties re emergency vehicles. Obstruction of emergency vehicle.14-283aPursuits by police officers. State-wide policy. Prohibitions. Reports.14-283bMotor vehicle operator required to move over or reduce speed when approaching emergency vehicle that is stationary or traveling significantly below speed limit and nonemergency vehicle that is stationary and located on shoulder.14-283cDefinitions.14-283dMotor vehicle operator required to stop when approaching frozen dessert truck with flashing red signal lights and extended arms.14-283eEquipment of frozen dessert truck. Penalty.14-283fOperation of frozen dessert truck. Penalty.14-283gRestrictions on vending from frozen dessert truck. Penalty.14-283hInformation concerning equipment and operation of frozen dessert truck.14-284Use of restricted highway by livery service vehicles.14-285Use of mirrors by vehicles other than motor vehicles.14-286Use of bicycles, electric bicycles, electric foot scooter, motor-driven cycles and high-mileage vehicles.14-286aRights and duties of person riding bicycle, electric bicycle or electric foot scooter. Regulation of use of bicycle, electric bicycle and electric foot scooter.14-286bOperation of bicycles, electric bicycles and electric foot scooters on roadways. Prohibitions re attaching to moving vehicle. Penalty.14-286cLeft and right turns.14-286dProhibition re children operating bicycles, electric bicycles, nonmotorized scooters, skateboards or electric foot scooters or wearing roller skates or in-line skates without protective headgear. Renting bicycles, electric bicycles or electric foot scooters to children. Commissioner of Consumer Protection to provide information re protective headgear.14-286ePolice officers, firefighters or emergency service personnel on bicycles.14-286f“Share the Road” public awareness campaign.14-287Carrying person other than operator on bicycle.14-288Lights, reflectors and brakes on bicycles, electric bicycles and electric foot scooters. Whistle emitting devices prohibited.14-289Regulation of use of bicycles, electric bicycles and electric foot scooters by municipality.14-289aRiding on motorcycle. Carrying of passenger.14-289bOperation of motorcycles and autocycles.14-289cRiding motorcycle sidesaddle; carrying of passenger on motorcycle not so designed.14-289dVision-protecting devices for operators of motorcycles or motor-driven cycles.14-289eHeadgear for motorcyclists and passengers.14-289fLiability insurance required for motorcycles or autocycles.14-289gProtective headgear for motorcycle or motor-driven cycle operators and passengers under eighteen years of age. Penalty.14-289hElectric personal assistive mobility devices. Definition. Operation.14-289iVehicles used for landscaping purposes with caged trailers.14-289jRestrictions on the use and sale, lease or rental of mini-motorcycles.14-289kRights of electric bicycle riders. Operation of electric bicycles. Prohibition re children riding electric bicycles. Protective headgear for electric bicycle riders and passengers. Exceptions.14-289lDuties of electric bicycle manufacturers.14-289mOperation of low-speed vehicles. Penalty.14-290Exemptions from motor vehicle laws.14-291Traffic regulations for special occasions.14-292Marking of vehicle operated by student driver.14-293Vehicles and persons driving or leading animals to display lights.14-293aRiding animals on highways.14-293bResponsibilities of motor vehicle operators when approaching equestrians.14-294Security for appearance of accused.14-295Double or treble damages for personal injury or property damage resulting from certain traffic violations.14-295aAssessment for certain violations and payments of fines by mail.14-295bBrain injury prevention and services account.14-296General penalty.14-296aHouse trailer not to be occupied when on highway.14-296bFollowing or parking near fire apparatus, driving over hose prohibited.14-296c14-296c14-296dMoving violation defined. Motor vehicle operator's retraining program for operators eighteen years of age or over. Fee. Hearing. Possible license suspension. Regulations.14-296e to 14-296z14-296e to 14-296z14-296aaUse of hand-held mobile telephones and mobile electronic devices by motor vehicle operators and school bus drivers prohibited or restricted. Exceptions. Penalties. Amounts remitted to municipality. Record of violation.14-296bbAccess to dedicated roadway for bus rapid transit service.