Connecticut General Statutes/Title 53/Chapter 943/Section 53-181

CGS § 53-181. Soliciting rides in motor vehicles.

Any person who, while on or within the limits of the traveled portion of any public highway, solicits a ride in a motor vehicle, other than a public service motor bus or taxicab, except in case of accident or emergency, shall be deemed to have committed an infraction and be fined thirty-five dollars, except that any person may, while on or within the shoulder portion of any public highway, except a limited access highway, solicit such a ride.

Short History

(1949 Rev., S. 8512; P.A. 75-220, S. 1, 2; P.A. 82-223, S. 28; P.A. 83-577, S. 32.)

Long History

History: P.A. 75-220 added exception allowing hitchhiking on shoulders of public highways other than limited access highways; P.A. 82-223 specified that violation of the section constituted an infraction and changed the fine from not more than $10 to $25; P.A. 83-577 increased the fine from $25 to $35.

PreviousCGS § 53-169 to 53-180. Dispersion of riotous assembly. Disturbance of meetings and elections. Refusal to assist public officer. Breach of the peace; intimidation; libel. Indecent or harassing telephone calls. Disorderly conduct. False information concerning bombs. Loitering. Soliciting from occupants of vehicles.NextCGS § 53-182. Use of highways by pedestrians.