OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
Legislative Office Building, Room 5200
Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200
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sHB-5204
AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF LOW -SPEED
VEHICLES.
Primary Analyst: PM 4/5/24
Contributing Analyst(s): BP
Reviewer: EMG
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 25 $ FY 26 $
Resources of the General Fund GF - Potential
Revenue Gain
See Below See Below
Department of Motor Vehicles TF - Potential
Revenue Gain
See Below See Below
Note: GF=General Fund; TF=Transportation Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill authorizes the operation of "low-speed vehicles" (LSV) on
public roads, defines them as "motor vehicles" for purposes of motor
vehicle laws, and creates an infraction for improper use.
The bill results in potential revenue gain to the Special Transportation
Fund from LSV registration fees, though it is unknown how many will
be registered. It also results in potential revenue gain to the General
Fund to the extent that infractions occur. Infractions are not crimes and
are punishable by fines that usually range from $100 to $300.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to LSV registrations and violations for
improper use.