Connecticut House Bill HB06973

Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/30/19
• Refer: 1/30/19

Caption

An Act Concerning The Display Of Number Plates At The Front Of Certain Motor Vehicles.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would have a direct impact on motor vehicle owners and manufacturers by relieving them of the requirement to display a front number plate, thereby supporting those who own vehicles that come equipped without such a feature. This exemption could lead to a reduction in potential fines for non-compliance for many vehicle owners and aligns state law more closely with vehicle designs that do not accommodate front plates.

Summary

House Bill 06973 aims to amend existing state law regarding the display of number plates on certain motor vehicles. The bill proposes to exempt vehicles that were manufactured without a designated place and mounting hardware for a front number plate from the requirement of displaying two number plates. This legislation primarily targets vehicles that are designed without the means to securely mount a front plate, thereby simplifying compliance for owners of such vehicles.

Contention

There could be points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly from law enforcement and regulatory bodies regarding visibility and identification of vehicles. The requirement for two number plates has been traditionally upheld as a means to assist in vehicle identification for traffic enforcement and safety purposes. Critics may argue that exempting vehicles from displaying a front plate could hinder these efforts, while supporters would contend that the measure is simply a matter of modernizing regulations to reflect newer vehicle designs.