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Connecticut Senate Bill SB00183

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912 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
10-DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND CONCERNING LOW -
11-SPEED VEHICLES, THE TOWING OF OCCUPIED VEHICLES,
12-SCHOOL BUSES, ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, THE
13-PASSENGER REGISTRATION OF PICK -UP TRUCKS AND
14-REMOVABLE WINDSHIELD PLACARDS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE
15-BLIND AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
13+DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
1614 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
1715 Assembly convened:
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19-Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2024) (a) (1) Except as provided
20-in subdivision (2) of this subsection, no person, firm or corporation shall
21-engage in the business of electronically filing applications for the
22-issuance of a certificate of registration or a certificate of title for motor
23-vehicles with the Department of Motor Vehicles, unless such person,
24-firm or corporation holds an electronic issuance license issued by the
25-Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
26-(2) A motor vehicle dealer licensed in accordance with section 14-52
27-of the general statutes and acting pursuant to subsection (c) of section
28-14-12, subsection (b) of section 14-61 or section 14-61a of the general
29-statutes, a person, firm or corporation engaging in the business of
30-leasing or renting motor vehicles licensed and acting pursuant to section
31-14-15 of the general statutes or a contractor authorized pursuant to
32-subsection (b) of section 14-41 of the general statutes, may use the Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
17+Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2024) (a) (1) Except as provided 1
18+in subdivision (2) of this subsection, no person, firm or corporation shall 2
19+engage in the business of electronically filing applications for the 3
20+issuance of a certificate of registration or a certificate of title for motor 4
21+vehicles with the Department of Motor Vehicles, unless such person, 5
22+firm or corporation holds an electronic issuance license issued by the 6
23+Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. 7
24+(2) A motor vehicle dealer licensed in accordance with section 14-52 8
25+of the general statutes and acting pursuant to subsection (c) of section 9
26+14-12, subsection (b) of section 14-61 or section 14-61a of the general 10
27+statutes, a person, firm or corporation engaging in the business of 11
28+leasing or renting motor vehicles licensed and acting pursuant to section 12
29+14-15 of the general statutes or a contractor authorized pursuant to 13
30+subsection (b) of section 14-41 of the general statutes, may use the 14
31+department's electronic system for filing applications for the issuance of 15
32+a certificate of registration or certificate of title, as the case may be, 16
33+without obtaining an electronic issuance license. 17
34+(3) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall require any person, 18 Substitute Bill No. 183
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36-department's electronic system for filing applications for the issuance of
37-a certificate of registration or certificate of title, as the case may be,
38-without obtaining an electronic issuance license.
39-(3) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may require any person,
40-firm or corporation that files, on average, five or more applications for
41-the issuance of a certificate of registration or a certificate of title for
42-motor vehicles each month with the Department of Motor Vehicles to
43-file such applications electronically and obtain an electronic issuance
44-license. Any such person, firm or corporation that fails or refuses to file
45-an application for such issuance electronically upon the request of the
46-commissioner shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars to the commissioner
47-for each such application submitted.
48-(b) Each applicant for an electronic issuance license shall submit an
49-application containing such information as the commissioner may
50-require and pay a license fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars.
51-Each license may be renewed biennially according to renewal schedules
52-established by the commissioner to effect staggered renewal of such
53-licenses. If the adoption of a staggered system results in the expiration
54-of any license more or less than two years from its issuance, the
55-commissioner may charge a prorated amount for such license fee. Not
56-less than forty-five days prior to the date of expiration of each such
57-license, the commissioner shall send or transmit to each licensee, in a
58-manner determined by the commissioner, an application for renewal.
59-Any licensee that has not filed the application for renewal accompanied
60-by the license fee of two hundred fifty dollars prior to the expiration
61-date of such license shall no longer be permitted to use the department's
62-electronic system for filing applications for the issuance of a certificate
63-of registration or certificate of title pursuant to section 14-15d of the
64-general statutes, as amended by this act. An application for renewal filed
65-with the commissioner after the date of expiration shall be accompanied
66-by a late fee of one hundred dollars. The commissioner shall not renew Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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39+firm or corporation that files, on average, five or more applications for 19
40+the issuance of a certificate of registration or a certificate of title for 20
41+motor vehicles each month with the Department of Motor Vehicles to 21
42+file such applications electronically and obtain an electronic issuance 22
43+license. Any such person, firm or corporation that fails or refuses to file 23
44+such application electronically upon the request of the commissioner 24
45+shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars to the commissioner for each 25
46+application submitted. 26
47+(b) Each applicant for an electronic issuance license shall submit an 27
48+application containing such information as the commissioner may 28
49+require and pay a license fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars. 29
50+Each license may be renewed biennially according to renewal schedules 30
51+established by the commissioner to effect staggered renewal of such 31
52+licenses. If the adoption of a staggered system results in the expiration 32
53+of any license more or less than two years from its issuance, the 33
54+commissioner may charge a prorated amount for such license fee. Not 34
55+less than forty-five days prior to the date of expiration of each such 35
56+license, the commissioner shall send or transmit to each licensee, in a 36
57+manner determined by the commissioner, an application for renewal. 37
58+Any licensee that has not filed the application for renewal accompanied 38
59+by the license fee of two hundred fifty dollars prior to the expiration 39
60+date of such license shall no longer be permitted to use the department's 40
61+electronic system for filing applications for the issuance of a certificate 41
62+of registration or a certificate of title pursuant to section 14-15d of the 42
63+general statutes, as amended by this act. An application for renewal filed 43
64+with the commissioner after the date of expiration shall be accompanied 44
65+by a late fee of one hundred dollars. The commissioner shall not renew 45
66+any license under this section that has been expired for more than forty-46
67+five days. 47
68+(c) Each applicant for, or holder of, an electronic issuance license shall 48
69+furnish surety bonds in the following amounts: (1) Twenty thousand 49
70+dollars conditioned upon the applicant or holder complying with the 50
71+provisions of any state or federal law or regulation relating to the 51
72+conduct of filing applications for the issuance of a certificate of 52 Substitute Bill No. 183
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70-any license under this section that has been expired for more than forty-
71-five days.
72-(c) Each applicant for, or holder of, an electronic issuance license shall
73-furnish surety bonds in the following amounts: (1) Twenty thousand
74-dollars conditioned upon the applicant or holder complying with the
75-provisions of any state or federal law or regulation relating to the
76-conduct of filing applications for the issuance of a certificate of
77-registration or certificate of title and provided as indemnity for any loss
78-sustained by any customer of such licensee by reason of the licensee's
79-failure to comply with such laws or regulations; (2) twenty thousand
80-dollars provided as security for any monetary loss suffered by the
81-department as a result of the loss, destruction or misuse of any number
82-plates assigned to such licensee by the department pursuant to
83-subsection (f) of this section; and (3) five thousand dollars provided as
84-security for any monetary loss suffered by the department due to such
85-licensee's failure to remit registration and title fees received pursuant to
86-section 14-15d of the general statutes, as amended by this act. The surety
87-bond furnished pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection shall be
88-executed in the name of the state of Connecticut for the benefit of any
89-aggrieved customer, but the penalty of the bond shall not be invoked
90-except upon order of the commissioner after a hearing before the
91-commissioner in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the
92-general statutes. The commissioner shall assess an administrative fee of
93-two hundred dollars against any electronic issuance licensee for failing
94-to provide proof of bond renewal or replacement on or before the date
95-of the expiration of the existing bond.
96-(d) The commissioner may, after notice and an opportunity for a
97-hearing pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes,
98-refuse to issue or renew a license to a person, firm or corporation to
99-engage in the business of electronically filing applications for the
100-issuance of a certificate of registration or certificate of title for motor Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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104-vehicles with the department (1) if the applicant for, or holder of, such
105-a license, or an officer or major stockholder, if the applicant or licensee
106-is a firm or corporation, has been found liable in a civil action for, or has
107-been convicted of, a violation of any provision of law (A) pertaining to
108-the business of electronic filing applications for the issuance of a
109-certificate of registration or certificate of title, or (B) involving fraud,
110-larceny, stalking, embezzlement, bribery or deprivation or
111-misappropriation of property, in the courts of the United States or any
112-state, or (2) for any reason the commissioner reasonably deems
113-necessary. Upon renewal of such license, a licensee shall make full
114-disclosure of any such civil judgment or conviction under penalty of
115-false statement. Each applicant for the issuance of such license, or if the
116-applicant is a firm or corporation, each officer or major stockholder of
117-such firm or corporation, shall be fingerprinted and shall submit to state
118-and national criminal history records checks, conducted in accordance
119-with section 29-17a of the general statutes.
120-(e) The commissioner shall not issue or renew an electronic issuance
121-license unless the commissioner determines (1) the issuance or renewal
122-is likely to improve access to services offered by the department or
123-manage the number of transactions conducted at the main office or
124-branch office of the department and will not compromise the integrity
125-and security of the department's electronic system, and (2) the applicant
126-for such license is capable of ensuring the adequate control and proper
127-use of number plates and other materials to be provided by the
128-department pursuant to subsection (f) of this section.
129-(f) (1) The department shall provide each electronic issuance licensee
130-with an inventory of number plates and other materials to be used solely
131-for the registration of transactions performed pursuant to the provisions
132-of section 14-15d of the general statutes, as amended by this act. Such
133-licensee shall be responsible for all number plates assigned to such
134-licensee by the department. Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
77+registration or a certificate of title and provided as indemnity for any 53
78+loss sustained by any customer of such licensee by reason of the 54
79+licensee's failure to comply with such laws or regulations; (2) twenty 55
80+thousand dollars provided as security for any monetary loss suffered by 56
81+the department as a result of the loss, destruction or misuse of any 57
82+number plates assigned to such licensee by the department pursuant to 58
83+subsection (f) of this section; and (3) five thousand dollars provided as 59
84+security for any monetary loss suffered by the department due to such 60
85+licensee's failure to remit registration and title fees received pursuant to 61
86+section 14-15d of the general statutes, as amended by this act. The surety 62
87+bond furnished pursuant to subdivision (1) of this section shall be 63
88+executed in the name of the state of Connecticut for the benefit of any 64
89+aggrieved customer, but the penalty of the bond shall not be invoked 65
90+except upon order of the commissioner after a hearing before the 66
91+commissioner in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the 67
92+general statutes. The commissioner shall assess an administrative fee of 68
93+two hundred dollars against any electronic issuance licensee for failing 69
94+to provide proof of bond renewal or replacement on or before the date 70
95+of the expiration of the existing bond. 71
96+(d) The commissioner may, after notice and an opportunity for a 72
97+hearing pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes, 73
98+refuse to grant or renew a license to a person, firm or corporation to 74
99+engage in the business of electronically filing applications for the 75
100+issuance of a certificate of registration or a certificate of title for motor 76
101+vehicles with the department (1) if the applicant for, or holder of, such 77
102+a license, or an officer or major stockholder, if the applicant or licensee 78
103+is a firm or corporation, has been found liable in a civil action for, or has 79
104+been convicted of, a violation of any provision of law (A) pertaining to 80
105+the business of electronic filing applications for the issuance of a 81
106+certificate of registration or a certificate of title or (B) involving fraud, 82
107+larceny, stalking, embezzlement, bribery or deprivation or 83
108+misappropriation of property, in the courts of the United States or any 84
109+state, or (2) for any reason the commissioner reasonably deems 85
110+necessary. Upon renewal of such license, a licensee shall make full 86 Substitute Bill No. 183
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138-(2) If a person, firm or corporation holds an electronic issuance license
139-that is no longer valid, or if an electronic issuance licensee is no longer
140-conducting its business, such person, firm or corporation or licensee
141-shall return to the commissioner, not later than five business days after
142-such license becoming invalid or the termination of such business, (A)
143-any number plates or other materials supplied by the commissioner to
144-enable such person, firm or corporation or licensee to perform the
145-registration of transactions pursuant to section 14-15d of the general
146-statutes, as amended by this act, and (B) any applications for such
147-transactions that were not acted upon or completed by such person, firm
148-or corporation or licensee when it was conducting its business. A
149-violation of any provision of this subdivision shall be an infraction.
150-(g) No electronic issuance licensee shall (1) include the words
151-"Department of Motor Vehicles" or "DMV" or other indication of the
152-department in the name of the licensee's business, or (2) act in any
153-manner that misleads consumers to believe that such licensee represents
154-or is otherwise affiliated with the department.
155-(h) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of subsection (f) of this
156-section, the commissioner may, after notice and an opportunity for a
157-hearing pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes,
158-impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars on any
159-person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this section.
160-Sec. 2. Section 14-15d of the general statutes is repealed and the
161-following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
162-[The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may require any person, firm
163-or corporation, who in the opinion of the commissioner is qualified and
164-who is engaged in the business of filing applications for the issuance of
165-a certificate of registration or a certificate of title for motor vehicles with
166-the Department of Motor Vehicles, to file such applications
167-electronically if the commissioner determines that such person, firm or Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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115+disclosure of any such civil judgment or conviction under penalty of 87
116+false statement. Each applicant for the issuance or renewal of such 88
117+license, or if the applicant is a firm or corporation, each officer or major 89
118+stockholder of such firm or corporation, shall be fingerprinted and shall 90
119+submit to state and national criminal history records checks, conducted 91
120+in accordance with section 29-17a of the general statutes. 92
121+(e) The commissioner shall not, after notice and an opportunity for a 93
122+hearing pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes, 94
123+grant or renew a license to an applicant for, or holder of, an electronic 95
124+issuance license that is delinquent in the payment of sales tax in 96
125+connection with a business from which it is or was obligated to remit 97
126+sales tax, as reported to the commissioner by the Department of 98
127+Revenue Services. 99
128+(f) (1) The department shall provide each electronic issuance licensee 100
129+with an inventory of number plates and other materials to be used solely 101
130+for the registration of transactions performed pursuant to the provisions 102
131+of section 14-15d of the general statutes, as amended by this act. Such 103
132+licensee shall be responsible for all number plates assigned to such 104
133+licensee by the department. 105
134+(2) If a person, firm or corporation holds an electronic issuance license 106
135+that is no longer valid, or if an electronic issuance licensee is no longer 107
136+conducting its business, such person, firm or corporation or licensee 108
137+shall return to the commissioner, within five business days of such 109
138+license becoming invalid or the termination of such business, (A) any 110
139+number plates or other materials supplied by the commissioner to 111
140+enable such person, firm or corporation or licensee to perform the 112
141+registration of transactions pursuant to section 14-15d of the general 113
142+statutes, as amended by this act, and (B) any applications for such 114
143+transactions that were not acted upon or completed by such person, firm 115
144+or corporation or licensee when it was conducting its business. A 116
145+violation of any provision of this subdivision shall be an infraction. 117
146+(g) No electronic issuance licensee shall (1) include the words 118 Substitute Bill No. 183
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171-corporation files, on average, seven or more such applications each
172-month. A qualified person, firm or corporation]
173-(a) Each electronic issuance licensee, licensed pursuant to section 1 of
174-this act, shall, not later than ten days after the electronic issuance of
175-[such] a certificate of registration or certificate of title, submit to the
176-[commissioner] Commissioner of Motor Vehicles an application
177-together with all necessary documents required to [register] obtain a
178-certificate of registration or certificate or title for the vehicle with the
179-[department. Any such person, firm or corporation that fails or refuses
180-to file such application electronically upon the request of the
181-commissioner shall pay a twenty-five-dollar fee to the commissioner for
182-each application submitted.] Department of Motor Vehicles. If such
183-licensee fails to provide the department with such necessary documents,
184-the department shall not process the application and shall inform such
185-licensee of the failure to submit a completed application.
186-(b) Any electronic issuance licensee who files such applications
187-electronically shall provide a form, as prescribed by the commissioner,
188-to the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle that is the subject of such
189-application. Such form shall include (1) the amount of any fee charged
190-by such licensee to file such application electronically, (2) a statement
191-that such licensee is not affiliated with the department, (3) information
192-regarding how such owner or lessee may file a complaint with the
193-department concerning a transaction performed pursuant to this
194-section, and (4) any other information prescribed by the commissioner.
195-Such licensee shall require such owner or lessee to acknowledge the
196-information contained in such form by obtaining such owner or lessee's
197-signature on such form.
198-(c) No electronic issuance licensee who files an application
199-electronically pursuant to this section shall charge the owner or lessee
200-of the motor vehicle that is the subject of any such application a fee in
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206-(d) The commissioner shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the
207-provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of this section.
208-Sec. 3. (NEW) (Effective from passage) On and after January 1, 2025,
209-each person, firm or corporation that the Commissioner of Motor
210-Vehicles permitted or required prior to October 1, 2024, to file
211-applications for the issuance of a certificate of registration or a certificate
212-of title electronically with the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant
213-to section 14-15d of the general statutes, revision of 1958, revised to
214-January 1, 2024, or any regulation adopted thereunder, shall no longer
215-be permitted to use the department's electronic system for filing
216-applications for the issuance of a certificate of registration or a certificate
217-of title unless such person, firm or corporation holds an electronic
218-issuance license issued pursuant to section 1 of this act.
219-Sec. 4. Section 14-35 of the general statutes is repealed and the
220-following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
221-(a) Any person who in the opinion of the commissioner is qualified
222-may apply for a transporter's registration and number plate. The
223-applicant shall furnish such information as the commissioner requires
224-on forms to be furnished by the commissioner. All transporter
225-registrations issued pursuant to this section shall expire annually on the
226-last day of March. An application for the renewal of a transporter's
227-registration filed with the commissioner after the expiration date of such
228-registration shall be accompanied by a late fee of one hundred dollars
229-per number plate. The commissioner shall not renew any transporter's
230-registration under this section that has been expired for more than forty-
231-five days. Not later than January 1, 1989, the commissioner shall adopt
232-regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, specifically
233-identifying (1) the types of vehicles which may be registered under a
234-transporter's number plate, and (2) limitations on the use of such plate, Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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152+department in the name of the licensee's business, or (2) act in any 120
153+manner that misleads consumers to believe that such licensee represents 121
154+or is otherwise affiliated with the department. 122
155+(h) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of subsection (f) of this 123
156+section, the commissioner may, after notice and an opportunity for a 124
157+hearing pursuant to the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes, 125
158+impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars on any 126
159+person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this section. 127
160+Sec. 2. Section 14-15d of the general statutes is repealed and the 128
161+following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024): 129
162+[The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may require any person, firm 130
163+or corporation, who in the opinion of the commissioner is qualified and 131
164+who is engaged in the business of filing applications for the issuance of 132
165+a certificate of registration or a certificate of title for motor vehicles with 133
166+the Department of Motor Vehicles, to file such applications 134
167+electronically if the commissioner determines that such person, firm or 135
168+corporation files, on average, seven or more such applications each 136
169+month. A qualified person, firm or corporation] 137
170+(a) Each electronic issuance licensee, licensed pursuant to section 1 of 138
171+this act, shall, not later than ten days after the electronic issuance of 139
172+[such] a certificate of registration or certificate of title, submit to the 140
173+[commissioner] Commissioner of Motor Vehicles an application 141
174+together with all necessary documents required to [register] obtain a 142
175+certificate of registration or certificate or title for the vehicle with the 143
176+[department. Any such person, firm or corporation that fails or refuses 144
177+to file such application electronically upon the request of the 145
178+commissioner shall pay a twenty-five-dollar fee to the commissioner for 146
179+each application submitted.] Department of Motor Vehicles. If such 147
180+licensee fails to provide the department with such necessary documents, 148
181+the department shall not process the application and shall inform such 149
182+licensee of the failure to submit a completed application. 150 Substitute Bill No. 183
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238-including the purposes for which such plate may be used.
239-(b) The [applicant shall] commissioner may issue to the applicant a
240-general distinguishing number, instead of [registering] requiring the
241-applicant to register each motor vehicle owned by such applicant or
242-temporarily in the applicant's custody. [, have issued to such applicant
243-by the commissioner a general distinguishing number.] Thereupon,
244-each motor vehicle owned by the applicant or temporarily in the
245-applicant's custody shall be regarded as registered under, and having
246-assigned to it, the distinguishing number. The commissioner shall
247-charge a fee at the rate of two hundred fifty dollars per annum for each
248-general distinguishing number.
249-(c) A registrant shall furnish proof of financial responsibility to the
250-commissioner as provided by section 14-112.
251-(d) Except as provided in this subsection, no registrant shall rent or
252-allow or cause to be rented, operate or allow or cause to be operated for
253-hire, use or cause to be used for the purpose of conveying passengers,
254-merchandise or freight for hire, or operate as a commercial vehicle with
255-a load, any motor vehicle registered under a transporter number plate.
256-The number plate shall not be loaned to any person and shall not be
257-used by its holder for personal purposes. The registrant who holds a
258-transporter number plate may operate, or cause to be operated by a bona
259-fide employee, motor vehicles for the purpose of transportation or
260-repossession of motor vehicles owned by [him] such registrant or
261-temporarily in [his] such registrant's custody. Such number plate may
262-be used for the movement on a contract or other basis of a storage or
263-office trailer, house trailer, modular building or similar, nonpower
264-trailing unit having unitized construction and to which a removable axle
265-assembly is attached. Any dealer in boats may use, or allow or cause to
266-be used, any trailer so registered for the purpose of transporting a boat
267-or boats, together with any necessary equipment, between a
268-demonstration site and [his] such dealer's established place of business. Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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187+(b) Any electronic issuance licensee who files such applications 151
188+electronically shall provide a form, as prescribed by the commissioner, 152
189+to the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle that is the subject of such 153
190+application. Such form shall include (1) the amount of any fee charged 154
191+by such licensee to file such application electronically, (2) a statement 155
192+that such licensee is not affiliated with the department, (3) information 156
193+regarding how such owner or lessee may file a complaint with the 157
194+department concerning a transaction performed pursuant to this 158
195+section, and (4) any other information prescribed by the commissioner. 159
196+Such licensee shall require such owner or lessee to acknowledge the 160
197+information contained in such form by obtaining such owner or lessee's 161
198+signature on such form. 162
199+(c) No electronic issuance licensee who files an application 163
200+electronically pursuant to this section shall charge the owner or lessee 164
201+of the motor vehicle that is the subject of any such application a fee in 165
202+excess of twenty-five dollars to file such application electronically with 166
203+the department. 167
204+(d) The commissioner shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the 168
205+provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of this section. 169
206+Sec. 3. (NEW) (Effective from passage) On and after January 1, 2025, 170
207+each person, firm or corporation that the Commissioner of Motor 171
208+Vehicles required prior to October 1, 2024, to file applications for the 172
209+issuance of a certificate of registration or a certificate of title 173
210+electronically with the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to 174
211+section 14-15d of the general statutes, revision of 1958, revised to 175
212+January 1, 2024, shall no longer be permitted to use the department's 176
213+electronic system for filing applications for the issuance of a certificate 177
214+of registration or a certificate of title unless such person, firm or 178
215+corporation holds an electronic issuance license issued pursuant to 179
216+section 1 of this act. 180
217+Sec. 4. Section 14-35 of the general statutes is repealed and the 181
218+following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024): 182 Substitute Bill No. 183
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272-(e) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (d) of this
273-section shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more
274-than five hundred dollars.
275-Sec. 5. Subsection (a) of section 14-52a of the general statutes is
276-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
277-1, 2024):
278-(a) The commissioner may, after notice and hearing, refuse to grant
279-or renew a license to a person, firm or corporation to engage in the
280-business of selling or repairing motor vehicles pursuant to the
281-provisions of section 14-52 if the applicant for, or holder of, such a
282-license, or an officer or major stockholder, if the applicant or licensee is
283-a firm or corporation, has been found liable in a civil action for odometer
284-fraud or operating a dealer, repairer or motor vehicle recycler business
285-without a license, convicted of a violation of any provision of laws
286-pertaining to the business of a motor vehicle dealer or repairer,
287-including a motor vehicle recycler, or convicted of any violation of any
288-provision of laws involving fraud, larceny or deprivation or
289-misappropriation of property, in the courts of the United States or any
290-state. Upon renewal of such license, a licensee shall make full disclosure
291-of any such civil judgment or conviction under penalty of false
292-statement. Each applicant for such a license shall be fingerprinted and
293-submit to state and national criminal history records checks, conducted
294-in accordance with section 29-17a. [, not more than thirty days before
295-such application is made and provide the results of such records checks
296-to the Department of Motor Vehicles.] The commissioner may require a
297-person, firm or corporation to submit its application electronically.
298-[Upon renewal of such license, a licensee shall make full disclosure of
299-any such civil judgment or conviction under penalty of false statement.]
300-Sec. 6. Section 14-67l of the general statutes is repealed and the
301-following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024): Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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305-(a) Upon receiving such certificate of approval pursuant to section 14-
306-67i, each applicant for an issuance of a motor vehicle recycler's license
307-shall [present] (1) submit such certificate of approval to the
308-Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, [together with] (2) pay a fee of two
309-hundred eighty dollars to the commissioner for the examination of the
310-location or proposed location of each such motor vehicle recycler's yard
311-or business, [and shall] (3) pay a license fee of seven hundred five dollars
312-to [said] the commissioner for each motor vehicle recycler's yard or
313-business, and (4) submit a surety bond in the amount of twenty-five
314-thousand dollars.
315-(b) Any surety bond submitted pursuant to subsection (a) or (d) of
316-this section shall be conditioned upon the applicant or licensee
317-complying with the provisions of any state or federal law or regulation
318-relating to the business of operating a motor vehicle recycler's yard and
319-provided as indemnity for any loss sustained by any aggrieved
320-customer by reason of any acts of the licensee constituting grounds for
321-suspension or revocation of the license or such licensee going out of
322-business. Each surety bond shall be executed in the name of the state of
323-Connecticut for the benefit of any aggrieved customer, but the penalty
324-of the bond shall not be invoked except upon order of the commissioner
325-after a hearing held in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54. The
326-commissioner shall assess an administrative fee of two hundred dollars
327-against any licensee for failing to provide proof of bond renewal or
328-replacement on or before the date of the expiration of the existing bond.
329-(c) Except as provided in subsection [(b)] (e) of this section, upon
330-receipt of such certificate of approval, the payment of the required
331-[license fee] fees, the submission of such surety bond and observance of
332-regulations required, the commissioner may issue a license, [shall be
333-issued by the commissioner] provided [, however,] the commissioner
334-may refuse to grant a license to a person, firm or corporation to engage
335-in the business of operating a motor vehicle recycler's yard if the Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
223+(a) Any person who in the opinion of the commissioner is qualified, 183
224+may apply for a transporter's registration and number plate. The 184
225+applicant shall furnish such information as the commissioner requires 185
226+on forms to be furnished by the commissioner. All transporter 186
227+registrations issued pursuant to this section shall expire annually on the 187
228+last day of March. An application for the renewal of a transporter's 188
229+registration filed with the commissioner after the expiration date of such 189
230+registration shall be accompanied by a late fee of one hundred dollars 190
231+per number plate. The commissioner shall not renew any transporter's 191
232+registration under this section that has been expired for more than forty-192
233+five days. Not later than January 1, 1989, the commissioner shall adopt 193
234+regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, specifically 194
235+identifying (1) the types of vehicles which may be registered under a 195
236+transporter's number plate, and (2) limitations on the use of such plate, 196
237+including the purposes for which such plate may be used. 197
238+(b) The [applicant shall] commissioner may issue to the applicant a 198
239+general distinguishing number, instead of [registering] requiring the 199
240+applicant to register each motor vehicle owned by such applicant or 200
241+temporarily in the applicant's custody. [, have issued to such applicant 201
242+by the commissioner a general distinguishing number.] Thereupon, 202
243+each motor vehicle owned by the applicant or temporarily in the 203
244+applicant's custody shall be regarded as registered under, and having 204
245+assigned to it, the distinguishing number. The commissioner shall 205
246+charge a fee at the rate of two hundred fifty dollars per annum for each 206
247+general distinguishing number. 207
248+(c) A registrant shall furnish proof of financial responsibility to the 208
249+commissioner as provided by section 14-112. 209
250+(d) Except as provided in this subsection, no registrant shall rent or 210
251+allow or cause to be rented, operate or allow or cause to be operated for 211
252+hire, use or cause to be used for the purpose of conveying passengers, 212
253+merchandise or freight for hire, or operate as a commercial vehicle with 213
254+a load, any motor vehicle registered under a transporter number plate. 214
255+The number plate shall not be loaned to any person and shall not be 215 Substitute Bill No. 183
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339-applicant for such [business] license or an officer or major stockholder,
340-if the applicant is a firm or corporation, has been convicted of a violation
341-of any provision of laws pertaining to the business of a motor vehicle
342-dealer or repairer, including a motor vehicle recycler, in the courts of the
343-United States or of this state or any state of the United States, in
344-accordance with the hearing requirements provided for in section 14-
345-67p.
346-(d) Any license may be renewed on a biennial basis upon payment of
347-a fee of seven hundred dollars and submission of a surety bond in the
348-amount of twenty-five thousand dollars. Each such licensee shall,
349-instead of registering each motor vehicle owned by [him, make
350-application] the licensee, apply to the commissioner for a general
351-distinguishing number and mark, and the commissioner may issue to
352-the applicant a certificate of registration containing the distinguishing
353-number and mark assigned to such licensee and, thereupon, each motor
354-vehicle owned by such licensee shall be regarded as registered under
355-such general distinguishing number and mark. No licensee may be
356-issued more than three registrations under a general distinguishing
357-number and mark in a year, unless [he makes application] the licensee
358-applies for an additional registration to the commissioner, in such form
359-and containing such information as [he] the commissioner may require
360-to substantiate such request. The commissioner may issue to each such
361-licensee such additional registrations as [he] the commissioner deems
362-necessary. The licensee shall issue to each person driving such motor
363-vehicle a document indicating that such person is validly entrusted with
364-the vehicle, which document shall be carried in the motor vehicle. The
365-commissioner shall determine the form and contents of [this] such
366-document. For the registration of each motor vehicle under a general
367-distinguishing number and mark, the commissioner shall charge a fee
368-at the rate of seventy dollars per year. Such licensee shall furnish proof
369-of financial responsibility satisfactory to the commissioner, as [defined]
370-described in section 14-112. Such number plates may be used as Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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260+used by its holder for personal purposes. The registrant who holds a 216
261+transporter number plate may operate, or cause to be operated by a bona 217
262+fide employee, motor vehicles for the purpose of transportation or 218
263+repossession of motor vehicles owned by [him] such registrant or 219
264+temporarily in [his] such registrant's custody. Such number plate may 220
265+be used for the movement on a contract or other basis of a storage or 221
266+office trailer, house trailer, modular building or similar, nonpower 222
267+trailing unit having unitized construction and to which a removable axle 223
268+assembly is attached. Any dealer in boats may use, or allow or cause to 224
269+be used, any trailer so registered for the purpose of transporting a boat 225
270+or boats, together with any necessary equipment, between a 226
271+demonstration site and [his] such dealer's established place of business. 227
272+(e) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (d) of this 228
273+section shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more 229
274+than five hundred dollars. 230
275+Sec. 5. Subsection (a) of section 14-52a of the general statutes is 231
276+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 232
277+1, 2024): 233
278+(a) The commissioner may, after notice and hearing, refuse to grant 234
279+or renew a license to a person, firm or corporation to engage in the 235
280+business of selling or repairing motor vehicles pursuant to the 236
281+provisions of section 14-52 if the applicant for, or holder of, such a 237
282+license, or an officer or major stockholder, if the applicant or licensee is 238
283+a firm or corporation, has been found liable in a civil action for odometer 239
284+fraud or operating a dealer, repairer or motor vehicle recycler business 240
285+without a license, convicted of a violation of any provision of laws 241
286+pertaining to the business of a motor vehicle dealer or repairer, 242
287+including a motor vehicle recycler, or convicted of any violation of any 243
288+provision of laws involving fraud, larceny or deprivation or 244
289+misappropriation of property, in the courts of the United States or any 245
290+state. Upon renewal of such license, a licensee shall make full disclosure 246
291+of any such civil judgment or conviction under penalty of false 247
292+statement. Each applicant for such a license shall be fingerprinted and 248 Substitute Bill No. 183
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374-provided for under section 14-67n.
375-[(b)] (e) Each applicant for a recycler's license shall be required to
376-certify that, to the best of such applicant's knowledge and belief, all the
377-property to be used for the operation of the yard and business is in
378-compliance with the provisions of all applicable provisions of title 22a
379-and all regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Energy and
380-Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of said title. Upon
381-receipt of such certification and completed application, the
382-Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall notify the Commissioner of
383-Energy and Environmental Protection. The notification shall include a
384-statement of the location of the subject property and a legal description
385-thereof. Within forty-five days of receipt of such notification, the
386-Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall inform the
387-Commissioner of Motor Vehicles if there is any reason to believe that
388-the property that is proposed to be licensed is not in compliance with
389-the above referenced statutory and regulatory requirements. If the
390-Commissioner of Motor Vehicles is informed that there is any such
391-reason to believe that the subject location is not in compliance with such
392-requirements, said commissioner may (1) refuse to issue the license, or
393-(2) issue the license subject to such conditions, including, but not limited
394-to, the remediation of the conditions causing the suspected violation or
395-violations, as are acceptable to the Commissioner of Energy and
396-Environmental Protection.
397-Sec. 7. Section 14-69 of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes is
398-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
399-1, 2024):
400-(a) No person shall engage in the business of conducting a drivers'
401-school without being licensed by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
402-An application for a license shall be in writing and shall contain such
403-information as the commissioner requires. Each applicant for a license
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408-is approved. The commissioner shall subject each applicant for a license
409-or the renewal of a license to state and national criminal history records
410-checks conducted in accordance with section 29-17a, and a check of the
411-state child abuse and neglect registry established pursuant to section
412-17a-101k. If any such applicant has a criminal record or is listed on the
413-state child abuse and neglect registry, the commissioner shall make a
414-determination whether to issue a license or renew a license to conduct a
415-drivers' school in accordance with the standards and procedures set
416-forth in section 14-44 and the regulations adopted pursuant to said
417-section. If the application is approved, the applicant shall be granted a
418-license upon (1) the payment of a fee of seven hundred dollars, and (2)
419-for each place of business operated by such drivers' school, the
420-submission of a surety bond in the amount of fifty thousand dollars
421-from a surety company authorized to do business in this state,
422-conditioned upon the faithful performance by the applicant of any
423-contract to furnish instruction. [, in such amount as the commissioner
424-may require.] Such surety bond shall be held by the commissioner to
425-satisfy any execution issued against such school in a cause arising out of
426-failure of such school to perform such contract. A licensee may operate
427-a drivers' school at an additional place of business, provided such
428-licensee holds a license to conduct such school at each such additional
429-place of business and complies with the requirements of this part and
430-the regulations adopted under section 14-78. For each additional place
431-of business of such school, the commissioner shall charge a fee of one
432-hundred seventy-six dollars, except if the licensee opens an additional
433-place of business with one year or less remaining on the term of its
434-license, the commissioner shall charge a fee of eighty-eight dollars for
435-each such additional place of business for the year, or any part thereof,
436-remaining on the term of such license. No license or surety bond shall
437-be required in the case of any board of education, or any public, private
438-or parochial school, which conducts a course in driver education
439-established in accordance with sections 14-36e and 14-36f. A license so
440-issued shall be valid for two years. The commissioner shall issue a Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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298+in accordance with section 29-17a. [, not more than thirty days before 250
299+such application is made and provide the results of such records checks 251
300+to the Department of Motor Vehicles.] The commissioner may require a 252
301+person, firm or corporation to submit its application electronically. 253
302+[Upon renewal of such license, a licensee shall make full disclosure of 254
303+any such civil judgment or conviction under penalty of false statement.] 255
304+Sec. 6. Section 14-67l of the general statutes is repealed and the 256
305+following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024): 257
306+(a) Upon receiving such certificate of approval pursuant to section 14-258
307+67i, each applicant for an issuance of a motor vehicle recycler's license 259
308+shall [present] (1) submit such certificate of approval to the 260
309+Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, [together with] (2) pay a fee of two 261
310+hundred eighty dollars to the commissioner for the examination of the 262
311+location or proposed location of each such motor vehicle recycler's yard 263
312+or business, [and shall] (3) pay a license fee of seven hundred five dollars 264
313+to [said] the commissioner for each motor vehicle recycler's yard or 265
314+business, and (4) submit a surety bond in the amount of twenty-five 266
315+thousand dollars. 267
316+(b) Any surety bond submitted pursuant to subsection (a) or (d) of 268
317+this section shall be conditioned upon the applicant or licensee 269
318+complying with the provisions of any state or federal law or regulation 270
319+relating to the business of operating a motor vehicle recycler's yard and 271
320+provided as indemnity for any loss sustained by any aggrieved 272
321+customer by reason of any acts of the licensee constituting grounds for 273
322+suspension or revocation of the license or such licensee going out of 274
323+business. Each surety bond shall be executed in the name of the state of 275
324+Connecticut for the benefit of any aggrieved customer, but the penalty 276
325+of the bond shall not be invoked except upon order of the commissioner 277
326+after a hearing held in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54. The 278
327+commissioner shall assess an administrative fee of two hundred dollars 279
328+against any licensee for failing to provide proof of bond renewal or 280
329+replacement on or before the date of the expiration of the existing bond. 281 Substitute Bill No. 183
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444-license certificate or certificates to each licensee, one of which shall be
445-displayed in each place of business of the licensee. In case of the loss,
446-mutilation or destruction of a license certificate, the commissioner shall
447-issue a duplicate license certificate to the licensee upon proof of the facts
448-and the payment of a fee of twenty dollars.
449-(b) The biennial fee for the renewal of a license shall be seven hundred
450-dollars and the biennial renewal fee for each additional place of business
451-shall be one hundred seventy-six dollars, except if the licensee opens an
452-additional place of business with one year or less remaining on the term
453-of its license, the commissioner shall charge a fee of eighty-eight dollars
454-for each such additional place of business for the year, or any part
455-thereof, remaining on the term of such license. If the commissioner has
456-not received a complete renewal application and all applicable renewal
457-fees on or before the expiration date of an applicant's license, the
458-commissioner shall charge such applicant, in addition to such renewal
459-fees, a late fee of seven hundred dollars. Upon the expiration date of a
460-license, the licensee shall cease to conduct business until such time as
461-the licensee's application for renewal is approved by the commissioner.
462-The commissioner shall not renew any license under this section that
463-has expired for more than sixty days and the holder of any such expired
464-license may apply for a new license in accordance with the provisions
465-of this section.
466-(c) Any person who engages in the business of conducting a drivers'
467-school without being licensed in accordance with this section shall be
468-guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
469-Sec. 8. Section 14-73 of the general statutes is repealed and the
470-following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
471-(a) (1) No person shall be employed by a drivers' school to give
472-instruction in driving a motor vehicle unless such person is licensed to
473-act as an instructor or master instructor by the commissioner. Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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334+(c) Except as provided in subsection [(b)] (e) of this section, upon 282
335+receipt of such certificate of approval, the payment of the required 283
336+[license fee] fees, the submission of such surety bond and observance of 284
337+regulations required, the commissioner may issue a license [shall be 285
338+issued by the commissioner] provided [, however,] the commissioner 286
339+may refuse to grant a license to a person, firm or corporation to engage 287
340+in the business of operating a motor vehicle recycler's yard if the 288
341+applicant for such [business] license or an officer or major stockholder, 289
342+if the applicant is a firm or corporation, has been convicted of a violation 290
343+of any provision of laws pertaining to the business of a motor vehicle 291
344+dealer or repairer, including a motor vehicle recycler, in the courts of the 292
345+United States or of this state or any state of the United States, in 293
346+accordance with the hearing requirements provided for in section 14-294
347+67p. 295
348+(d) Any license may be renewed on a biennial basis upon payment of 296
349+a fee of seven hundred dollars and submission of a surety bond in the 297
350+amount of twenty-five thousand dollars. Each such licensee shall, 298
351+instead of registering each motor vehicle owned by [him, make 299
352+application] the licensee, apply to the commissioner for a general 300
353+distinguishing number and mark, and the commissioner may issue to 301
354+the applicant a certificate of registration containing the distinguishing 302
355+number and mark assigned to such licensee and, thereupon, each motor 303
356+vehicle owned by such licensee shall be regarded as registered under 304
357+such general distinguishing number and mark. No licensee may be 305
358+issued more than three registrations under a general distinguishing 306
359+number and mark in a year, unless [he makes application] the licensee 307
360+applies for an additional registration to the commissioner, in such form 308
361+and containing such information as [he] the commissioner may require 309
362+to substantiate such request. The commissioner may issue to each such 310
363+licensee such additional registrations as [he] the commissioner deems 311
364+necessary. The licensee shall issue to each person driving such motor 312
365+vehicle a document indicating that such person is validly entrusted with 313
366+the vehicle, which document shall be carried in the motor vehicle. The 314
367+commissioner shall determine the form and contents of [this] such 315 Substitute Bill No. 183
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477-(2) The drivers' school employing an instructor's licensee or a master
478-instructor's licensee shall be responsible for ensuring any such licensee
479-is in compliance with the requirements of this part and any regulations
480-adopted under section 14-78.
481-(b) Application for an instructor's license or a master instructor's
482-license shall be in writing and shall contain such information as the
483-commissioner requires. Each applicant for [a] an instructor's license or a
484-master instructor's license, or for any renewal thereof, shall be
485-fingerprinted and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the
486-commissioner that such applicant: (1) Is of good moral character
487-considering such person's state and national criminal history records
488-checks conducted in accordance with section 29-17a, and record, if any,
489-on the state child abuse and neglect registry established pursuant to
490-section 17a-101k. If any applicant for a license or the renewal of a license
491-has a criminal record or is listed on the state child abuse and neglect
492-registry, the commissioner shall make a determination of whether to
493-issue or renew an instructor's license or master instructor's license in
494-accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in section 14-44
495-and the regulations adopted pursuant to said section; (2) has held a
496-license to drive a motor vehicle for the past five consecutive years and
497-has a driving record satisfactory to the commissioner, including no
498-record of a conviction or administrative license suspension for a drug or
499-alcohol-related offense during such five-year period; (3) has passed a
500-physical examination, administered not more than ninety days prior to
501-the date of application, by a physician, physician assistant or an
502-advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice within the state
503-and the physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered
504-nurse certifies that the applicant is physically fit to operate a motor
505-vehicle and provide instruction in driving; (4) has received a high school
506-diploma or has an equivalent academic education; and (5) has
507-completed an instructor training course of forty-five clock hours given
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512-such course given by an institution under the jurisdiction of the board
513-of trustees of the Connecticut State University System shall be approved
514-by the commissioner and the State Board of Education. During the
515-period of licensure, an instructor shall notify the commissioner, within
516-forty-eight hours, of an arrest or conviction for a misdemeanor or felony,
517-or an arrest, conviction or administrative license suspension for a drug
518-or alcohol-related offense. Upon such notification, the commissioner
519-may suspend, revoke or withdraw the instructor's license or master
520-instructor's license pursuant to the provisions of section 14-79, as
521-amended by this act.
522-(c) The commissioner may deny the application of any person for an
523-instructor's license or a master instructor's license if the commissioner
524-determines that the applicant has made a material false statement or
525-concealed a material fact in connection with [his or her] such person's
526-application for the instructor's license or master instructor's license.
527-(d) The commissioner shall conduct such written, oral and practical
528-examinations, as the commissioner deems necessary, to determine
529-whether an applicant has sufficient skill in the operation of motor
530-vehicles to ensure their safe operation, a satisfactory knowledge of the
531-motor vehicle laws and the ability to impart such skill and knowledge
532-to others. If the applicant successfully completes the examinations and
533-meets all other requirements of this section, the commissioner shall issue
534-an instructor's license or a master instructor's license, as the case may
535-be, to such applicant. The license shall be valid for use only in
536-connection with a drivers' school or schools licensed pursuant to section
537-14-69, as amended by this act. If the applicant fails the examination, such
538-applicant may apply for reexamination after five days. The license and
539-the license renewal shall be valid for two years.
540-(e) The licensee shall be reexamined periodically in accordance with
541-standards specified in regulations adopted under section 14-78. Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
372+document. For the registration of each motor vehicle under a general 316
373+distinguishing number and mark, the commissioner shall charge a fee 317
374+at the rate of seventy dollars per year. Such licensee shall furnish proof 318
375+of financial responsibility satisfactory to the commissioner, as [defined] 319
376+described in section 14-112. Such number plates may be used as 320
377+provided for under section 14-67n. 321
378+[(b)] (e) Each applicant for a recycler's license shall be required to 322
379+certify that, to the best of such applicant's knowledge and belief, all the 323
380+property to be used for the operation of the yard and business is in 324
381+compliance with the provisions of all applicable provisions of title 22a 325
382+and all regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Energy and 326
383+Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of said title. Upon 327
384+receipt of such certification and completed application, the 328
385+Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall notify the Commissioner of 329
386+Energy and Environmental Protection. The notification shall include a 330
387+statement of the location of the subject property and a legal description 331
388+thereof. Within forty-five days of receipt of such notification, the 332
389+Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall inform the 333
390+Commissioner of Motor Vehicles if there is any reason to believe that 334
391+the property that is proposed to be licensed is not in compliance with 335
392+the above referenced statutory and regulatory requirements. If the 336
393+Commissioner of Motor Vehicles is informed that there is any such 337
394+reason to believe that the subject location is not in compliance with such 338
395+requirements, said commissioner may (1) refuse to issue the license, or 339
396+(2) issue the license subject to such conditions, including, but not limited 340
397+to, the remediation of the conditions causing the suspected violation or 341
398+violations, as are acceptable to the Commissioner of Energy and 342
399+Environmental Protection. 343
400+Sec. 7. Section 14-69 of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes is 344
401+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 345
402+1, 2024): 346
403+(a) No person shall engage in the business of conducting a drivers' 347
404+school without being licensed by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. 348 Substitute Bill No. 183
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545-(f) The commissioner may establish, by regulations adopted in
546-accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, standards and procedures
547-for the training and licensing of master instructors who are qualified to
548-train driving instructors.
549-(g) The fee for an instructor's license, or for any renewal thereof, shall
550-be one hundred dollars. The fee for a master instructor's license, or for
551-any renewal thereof, shall be two hundred dollars. If the commissioner
552-has not received a complete renewal application and fee on or before the
553-expiration date of an applicant's license, such applicant shall be charged,
554-in addition to the renewal fee, a late fee in an amount equal to the fee
555-for such applicant's license. The commissioner shall not renew an
556-instructor's license or a master instructor's license that has expired for
557-more than sixty days and the holder of any such expired license may
558-apply for a new license in accordance with the provisions of this section.
559-(h) An instructor's licensee or a master instructor's licensee shall
560-prominently display or wear an identification badge issued by the
561-employing drivers' school at all times when providing classroom or
562-behind-the-wheel instruction. Such identification badge shall include
563-the licensee's name, photograph and license number, the expiration date
564-of such license and the name of the employing drivers' school. The
565-employing drivers' school shall be responsible for ensuring an
566-instructor's licensee and master instructor's licensee wears such
567-identification badge in accordance with the provisions of this
568-subsection.
569-[(h)] (i) Any person who is not licensed in accordance with this
570-section shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor if such person: (1)
571-Engages in the business of providing, for compensation, instruction in
572-driving a motor vehicle; or (2) is employed by a drivers' school to give
573-instruction in driving a motor vehicle.
574-Sec. 9. Section 14-79 of the general statutes is repealed and the Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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409+An application for a license shall be in writing and shall contain such 349
410+information as the commissioner requires. Each applicant for a license 350
411+or the renewal of a license shall be fingerprinted before such application 351
412+is approved. The commissioner shall subject each applicant for a license 352
413+or the renewal of a license to state and national criminal history records 353
414+checks conducted in accordance with section 29-17a, and a check of the 354
415+state child abuse and neglect registry established pursuant to section 355
416+17a-101k. If any such applicant has a criminal record or is listed on the 356
417+state child abuse and neglect registry, the commissioner shall make a 357
418+determination whether to issue a license or renew a license to conduct a 358
419+drivers' school in accordance with the standards and procedures set 359
420+forth in section 14-44 and the regulations adopted pursuant to said 360
421+section. If the application is approved, the applicant shall be granted a 361
422+license upon (1) the payment of a fee of seven hundred dollars, and (2) 362
423+for each place of business operated by such drivers' school, the 363
424+submission of a surety bond in the amount of fifty thousand dollars 364
425+from a surety company authorized to do business in this state, 365
426+conditioned upon the faithful performance by the applicant of any 366
427+contract to furnish instruction. [, in such amount as the commissioner 367
428+may require.] Such surety bond shall be held by the commissioner to 368
429+satisfy any execution issued against such school in a cause arising out of 369
430+failure of such school to perform such contract. A licensee may operate 370
431+a drivers' school at an additional place of business, provided such 371
432+licensee holds a license to conduct such school at each such additional 372
433+place of business and complies with the requirements of this part and 373
434+the regulations adopted under section 14-78. For each additional place 374
435+of business of such school, the commissioner shall charge a fee of one 375
436+hundred seventy-six dollars, except if the licensee opens an additional 376
437+place of business with one year or less remaining on the term of its 377
438+license, the commissioner shall charge a fee of eighty-eight dollars for 378
439+each such additional place of business for the year, or any part thereof, 379
440+remaining on the term of such license. No license or surety bond shall 380
441+be required in the case of any board of education, or any public, private 381
442+or parochial school, which conducts a course in driver education 382
443+established in accordance with sections 14-36e and 14-36f. A license so 383 Substitute Bill No. 183
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578-following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
579-(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the
580-Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may, after notice and an opportunity
581-for a hearing, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, (1)
582-suspend, revoke or withdraw the license or licenses of any licensee, or
583-(2) impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each
584-violation on any person or firm, that violates any provision of this part
585-or any regulation adopted under section 14-78. In addition to, or in lieu
586-of, the imposition of any penalty authorized by this section, the
587-commissioner may order any such licensee, person or firm to make
588-restitution to any aggrieved customer.
589-(b) If the commissioner determines that an imminent threat to public
590-safety or welfare exists by reason of a licensee's continued possession of
591-an instructor's license or a master instructor's license, the commissioner
592-shall suspend, revoke or withdraw such license and schedule a hearing,
593-in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, not later than twenty
594-days after the date of such suspension, revocation or withdrawal.
595-Sec. 10. Section 14-103a of the general statutes is repealed and the
596-following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2024):
597-[Any motor vehicle that (1) has been reconstructed, (2) is composed
598-or assembled from the several parts of other motor vehicles, (3) the
599-identification and body contours of which are so altered that the vehicle
600-no longer bears the characteristics of any specific make of motor vehicle,
601-or (4)]
602-(a) For the purposes of this section:
603-(1) "Altered vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has been materially
604-modified from its original construction by the removal, addition or
605-substitution of essential parts, new or used; Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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609-(2) "Composite vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is (A) composed
610-or assembled from several parts of other motor vehicles, (B) assembled
611-from a motor vehicle kit, or (C) has been altered, assembled or modified
612-from the original manufacturer's specifications;
613-(3) "Grey-market vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is manufactured
614-for use outside of, and imported into, the United States and is not
615-certified to meet motor vehicle safety standards promulgated by the
616-National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or emission standards
617-promulgated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency at the
618-time the motor vehicle was manufactured;
619-(4) "Major component part" has the same meaning as provided in
620-subsection (a) of section 14-149a; and
621-(5) "Salvage vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has been declared a
622-total loss by any insurance carrier and subsequently reconstructed. [,]
623-(b) Any motor vehicle that the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
624-deems to be an altered vehicle, composite vehicle, grey-market vehicle
625-or salvage vehicle shall be inspected by the commissioner to determine
626-whether the vehicle is properly equipped [,] and in good mechanical
627-condition. [and in the possession of its lawful owner.] The model year
628-designation for the purpose of registration of a composite motor vehicle
629-inspected in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be the
630-model year that the body of such composite motor vehicle most closely
631-resembles. [Such vehicle shall be presented for inspection at any
632-Department of Motor Vehicles office to conduct such inspection. The
633-commissioner may require any person presenting any such
634-reassembled, altered or reconstructed vehicle for inspection to provide
635-proof of lawful purchase of any major component parts not part of the
636-vehicle when first sold by the manufacturer] Any altered vehicle,
637-composite vehicle or grey-market vehicle shall be presented for
638-inspection at a location of the Department of Motor Vehicles designated Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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449+license certificate or certificates to each licensee, one of which shall be 385
450+displayed in each place of business of the licensee. In case of the loss, 386
451+mutilation or destruction of a license certificate, the commissioner shall 387
452+issue a duplicate license certificate to the licensee upon proof of the facts 388
453+and the payment of a fee of twenty dollars. 389
454+(b) The biennial fee for the renewal of a license shall be seven hundred 390
455+dollars and the biennial renewal fee for each additional place of business 391
456+shall be one hundred seventy-six dollars, except if the licensee opens an 392
457+additional place of business with one year or less remaining on the term 393
458+of its license, the commissioner shall charge a fee of eighty-eight dollars 394
459+for each such additional place of business for the year, or any part 395
460+thereof, remaining on the term of such license. If the commissioner has 396
461+not received a complete renewal application and all applicable renewal 397
462+fees on or before the expiration date of an applicant's license, the 398
463+commissioner shall charge such applicant, in addition to such renewal 399
464+fees, a late fee of seven hundred dollars. Upon the expiration date of a 400
465+license, the licensee shall cease to conduct business until such time as 401
466+the licensee's application for renewal is approved by the commissioner. 402
467+The commissioner shall not renew any license under this section that 403
468+has expired for more than sixty days and the holder of any such expired 404
469+license may apply for a new license in accordance with the provisions 405
470+of this section. 406
471+(c) Any person who engages in the business of conducting a drivers' 407
472+school without being licensed in accordance with this section shall be 408
473+guilty of a class B misdemeanor. 409
474+Sec. 8. Section 14-73 of the general statutes is repealed and the 410
475+following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024): 411
476+(a) (1) No person shall be employed by a drivers' school to give 412
477+instruction in driving a motor vehicle unless such person is licensed to 413
478+act as an instructor or master instructor by the commissioner. 414
479+(2) The driver's school employing an instructor's licensee or a master 415 Substitute Bill No. 183
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642-by the commissioner. Any salvage vehicle shall be presented for
643-inspection at any motor vehicle dealer or repairer who is licensed in
644-accordance with section 14-52 and authorized by the commissioner to
645-perform such inspection. The commissioner may require [, in
646-accordance with the provisions of this section,] the inspection of any
647-other motor vehicle that has not been manufactured by a person, firm
648-or corporation licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 14-
649-67a.
650-(c) The commissioner may require any person presenting any altered
651-vehicle, composite vehicle, grey-market vehicle or salvage vehicle for
652-inspection to provide proof of lawful purchase of any major component
653-part that was not part of the vehicle when first sold by the manufacturer.
654-(d) The fee for any inspection required by the provisions of this
655-section shall be eighty-eight dollars. The inspection fee shall be in
656-addition to regular registration fees. [As used in this section,
657-"reconstructed" refers to each motor vehicle materially altered from its
658-original construction by the removal, addition or substitution of
659-essential parts, new or used.]
660-Sec. 11. Subsection (b) of section 14-276a of the 2024 supplement to
661-the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
662-thereof (Effective July 1, 2024):
663-(b) No person shall operate a school bus, as defined in section 14-275,
664-or a student transportation vehicle, as defined in section 14-212, for the
665-purpose of transporting school children unless such person has, prior to
666-the issuance or renewal of such person's license endorsement: (1)
667-Furnished evidence to the satisfaction of the commissioner that such
668-person meets the physical qualification standards established in 49 CFR
669-391, as amended from time to time; and (2) successfully completed a
670-course in safety training and, in the case of school bus operators, passed
671-an examination in proficiency in school bus operation given by the Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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484+instructor's licensee shall be responsible for ensuring any such licensee 416
485+is in compliance with the requirements of this part and any regulations 417
486+adopted under section 14-78. 418
487+(b) Application for an instructor's license or a master instructor's 419
488+license shall be in writing and shall contain such information as the 420
489+commissioner requires. Each applicant for [a] an instructor's license or a 421
490+master instructor's license, or for any renewal thereof, shall be 422
491+fingerprinted and shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the 423
492+commissioner that such applicant: (1) Is of good moral character 424
493+considering such person's state and national criminal history records 425
494+checks conducted in accordance with section 29-17a, and record, if any, 426
495+on the state child abuse and neglect registry established pursuant to 427
496+section 17a-101k. If any applicant for a license or the renewal of a license 428
497+has a criminal record or is listed on the state child abuse and neglect 429
498+registry, the commissioner shall make a determination of whether to 430
499+issue or renew an instructor's license or master instructor's license in 431
500+accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in section 14-44 432
501+and the regulations adopted pursuant to said section; (2) has held a 433
502+license to drive a motor vehicle for the past five consecutive years and 434
503+has a driving record satisfactory to the commissioner, including no 435
504+record of a conviction or administrative license suspension for a drug or 436
505+alcohol-related offense during such five-year period; (3) has passed a 437
506+physical examination, administered not more than ninety days prior to 438
507+the date of application, by a physician, physician assistant or an 439
508+advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice within the state 440
509+and the physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered 441
510+nurse certifies that the applicant is physically fit to operate a motor 442
511+vehicle and provide instruction in driving; (4) has received a high school 443
512+diploma or has an equivalent academic education; and (5) has 444
513+completed an instructor training course of forty-five clock hours given 445
514+by a school or agency approved by the commissioner, except that any 446
515+such course given by an institution under the jurisdiction of the board 447
516+of trustees of the Connecticut State University System shall be approved 448
517+by the commissioner and the State Board of Education. During the 449 Substitute Bill No. 183
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675-commissioner. Such proficiency examination shall include a road test
676-administered in [either a type I school bus having a gross vehicle weight
677-exceeding ten thousand pounds or a type II school bus having a gross
678-vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less] the appropriate type of
679-school bus based on the public passenger endorsement that such person
680-seeks to hold or renew. Any person who is administered a road test in a
681-school bus with a gross vehicle weight rating not exceeding twenty-six
682-thousand pounds shall not be eligible for a license to operate a school
683-bus with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding twenty-six thousand
684-pounds. The commissioner shall prioritize scheduling a road test for
685-persons seeking or renewing a public passenger endorsement to operate
686-a school bus. [Any operator administered a road test in a type II school
687-bus shall not be eligible for a license to operate a type I school bus.] Any
688-person who violates any provision of this subsection shall be deemed to
689-have committed an infraction.
690-Sec. 12. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2024) On and after October 1, 2024,
691-each commercial driver's instruction permit issued by the
692-Commissioner of Motor Vehicles prior to October 1, 2024, that is
693-otherwise valid, shall remain valid, according to its terms, and shall
694-authorize each license holder to drive a commercial motor vehicle when
695-accompanied in such vehicle by the holder of a commercial driver's
696-license in accordance with the provisions of section 14-44e of the general
697-statutes, revision of 1958, revised to January 1, 2024, until the expiration
698-of the commercial driver's instruction permit.
699-Sec. 13. Section 14-44c of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes
700-is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective
701-October 1, 2024):
702-(a) The application for a commercial driver's license or commercial
703-[driver's instruction] learner's permit, shall include the following:
704-(1) The full name and current mailing and residence address of the Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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708-person;
709-(2) A physical description of the person, including gender, height and
710-eye color;
711-(3) Date of birth;
712-(4) The applicant's Social Security number;
713-(5) The person's statement, under oath, that such person meets the
714-physical qualification standards set forth in 49 CFR 391, as amended
715-from time to time;
716-(6) The person's statement, under oath, that the type of vehicle in
717-which the person has taken or intends to take the driving skills test is
718-representative of the type of motor vehicle the person operates or
719-intends to operate;
720-(7) The person's statement, under oath, that such person is not subject
721-to disqualification, suspension, revocation or cancellation of operating
722-privileges in any state, and that he or she does not hold an operator's
723-license in any other state;
724-(8) The person's identification of all states in which such person has
725-been licensed to drive any type of motor vehicle during the last ten
726-years, and the person's statement, under oath that he or she does not
727-hold an operator's license in any other state; and
728-(9) The person's signature, and certification of the accuracy and
729-completeness of the application, subject to the penalties of false
730-statement under section 53a-157b. The application shall be accompanied
731-by the fee prescribed in section 14-44h.
732-(b) No person who has been a resident of this state for thirty days
733-may drive a commercial motor vehicle under the authority of a
734-commercial driver's license issued by another jurisdiction. Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
522+period of licensure, an instructor shall notify the commissioner, within 450
523+forty-eight hours, of an arrest or conviction for a misdemeanor or felony, 451
524+or an arrest, conviction or administrative license suspension for a drug 452
525+or alcohol-related offense. Upon such notification, the commissioner 453
526+may suspend, revoke or withdraw the instructor's license or master 454
527+instructor's license pursuant to the provisions of section 14-79, as 455
528+amended by this act. 456
529+(c) The commissioner may deny the application of any person for an 457
530+instructor's license or a master instructor's license if the commissioner 458
531+determines that the applicant has made a material false statement or 459
532+concealed a material fact in connection with [his or her] such person's 460
533+application for the instructor's license or master instructor's license. 461
534+(d) The commissioner shall conduct such written, oral and practical 462
535+examinations, as the commissioner deems necessary, to determine 463
536+whether an applicant has sufficient skill in the operation of motor 464
537+vehicles to ensure their safe operation, a satisfactory knowledge of the 465
538+motor vehicle laws and the ability to impart such skill and knowledge 466
539+to others. If the applicant successfully completes the examinations and 467
540+meets all other requirements of this section, the commissioner shall issue 468
541+an instructor's license or a master instructor's license, as the case may 469
542+be, to such applicant. The license shall be valid for use only in 470
543+connection with a drivers' school or schools licensed pursuant to section 471
544+14-69, as amended by this act. If the applicant fails the examination, such 472
545+applicant may apply for reexamination after five days. The license and 473
546+the license renewal shall be valid for two years. 474
547+(e) The licensee shall be reexamined periodically in accordance with 475
548+standards specified in regulations adopted under section 14-78. 476
549+(f) The commissioner may establish, by regulations adopted in 477
550+accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, standards and procedures 478
551+for the training and licensing of master instructors who are qualified to 479
552+train driving instructors. 480
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738-(c) At the time of application for a commercial driver's license, the
739-applicant shall make the applicable certification, as required by 49 CFR
740-383.71(b), regarding the type of commerce in which such person shall
741-engage. No commercial driver's license shall be issued to a person who
742-fails to make such certification.
743-(d) On and after November 18, 2024, the commissioner shall request
744-a driver's record from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, in
745-accordance with 49 CFR 382.725, as amended from time to time, for any
746-person who applies for, renews, transfers or upgrades a commercial
747-driver's license or a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit.
748-The commissioner shall use information obtained from the Drug and
749-Alcohol Clearinghouse solely for the purpose of determining whether
750-such person is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle and shall
751-not disclose such information to any other person or entity not directly
752-involved in determining whether such person is qualified to operate a
753-commercial motor vehicle. If the commissioner receives notification
754-pursuant to 49 CFR 382.501(a), as amended from time to time, that such
755-person is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, the
756-commissioner shall not issue, renew or upgrade the commercial driver's
757-license or commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit. If such
758-person currently holds a commercial driver's license or commercial
759-[driver's instruction] learner's permit, the commissioner shall, not later
760-than sixty days after the date the commissioner receives such
761-notification: (1) Downgrade the commercial driver's license to a Class D
762-operator's license, or (2) cancel the commercial [driver's instruction]
763-learner's permit. Any person who is denied a commercial driver's
764-license or a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit, or whose
765-license or permit is downgraded or cancelled pursuant to this
766-subsection, shall be granted an opportunity for a hearing in accordance
767-with the provisions of chapter 54.
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558+be one hundred dollars. The fee for a master instructor's license, or for 482
559+any renewal thereof, shall be two hundred dollars. If the commissioner 483
560+has not received a complete renewal application and fee on or before the 484
561+expiration date of an applicant's license, such applicant shall be charged, 485
562+in addition to the renewal fee, a late fee in an amount equal to the fee 486
563+for such applicant's license. The commissioner shall not renew an 487
564+instructor's license or a master instructor's license that has expired for 488
565+more than sixty days and the holder of any such expired license may 489
566+apply for a new license in accordance with the provisions of this section. 490
567+(h) An instructor's licensee or a master instructor's licensee shall 491
568+prominently display or wear an identification badge issued by the 492
569+employing driver's school at all times when providing classroom or 493
570+behind-the-wheel instruction. Such identification badge shall include 494
571+the licensee's name, photograph and license number, the expiration date 495
572+of such license and the name of the employing driver's school. The 496
573+employing driver's school shall be responsible for ensuring an 497
574+instructor's licensee and master instructor's licensee wears such 498
575+identification badge in accordance with the provisions of this 499
576+subsection. 500
577+[(h)] (i) Any person who is not licensed in accordance with this 501
578+section shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor if such person: (1) 502
579+Engages in the business of providing, for compensation, instruction in 503
580+driving a motor vehicle; or (2) is employed by a drivers' school to give 504
581+instruction in driving a motor vehicle. 505
582+Sec. 9. Section 14-79 of the general statutes is repealed and the 506
583+following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024): 507
584+(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the 508
585+Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may, after notice and an opportunity 509
586+for a hearing, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, (1) 510
587+suspend, revoke or withdraw the license or licenses of any licensee, or 511
588+(2) impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each 512
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772-knowingly falsifies information or certifications required under
773-subsection (a) of this section shall have such person's operator's license
774-or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state suspended for sixty
775-days.
776-Sec. 14. Subsection (h) of section 13b-118 of the general statutes is
777-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
778-1, 2024):
779-(h) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall not require a
780-transportation network company driver to: (1) Obtain a commercial
781-driver's license or commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit
782-pursuant to section 14-44c, as amended by this act; or (2) register the
783-driver's transportation network company vehicle as a commercial
784-vehicle.
785-Sec. 15. Subdivision (87) of section 14-1 of the general statutes is
786-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
787-1, 2024):
788-(87) "Serious traffic violation" means a conviction of any of the
789-following offenses: (A) Excessive speeding, involving a single offense in
790-which the speed is fifteen miles per hour or more above the posted
791-speed limit, in violation of section 14-218a or 14-219; (B) reckless driving
792-in violation of section 14-222; (C) following too closely in violation of
793-section 14-240 or 14-240a; (D) improper or erratic lane changes, in
794-violation of section 14-236; (E) using a hand-held mobile telephone or
795-other electronic device or typing, reading or sending text or a text
796-message with or from a mobile telephone or mobile electronic device in
797-violation of subsection (e) of section 14-296aa while operating a
798-commercial motor vehicle; (F) driving a commercial motor vehicle
799-without a valid commercial driver's license in violation of section 14-36a
800-or 14-44a, as amended by this act; (G) failure to carry a commercial
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806-of a license restriction in violation of section 14-44a, as amended by this
807-act; or (I) a violation of any provision of chapter 248, by an operator who
808-holds a commercial driver's license or [instruction] learner's permit that
809-results in the death of another person;
810-Sec. 16. Subsection (a) of section 14-36l of the general statutes is
811-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
812-1, 2024):
813-(a) As used in this section, "license" means a motor vehicle operator's
814-license, commercial driver's license or [instruction] learner's permit
815-issued pursuant to this chapter or an identity card issued pursuant to
816-section 1-1h.
817-Sec. 17. Subsection (b) of section 14-44a of the general statutes is
818-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
819-1, 2024):
820-(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to
821-(1) the holder of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit
822-when accompanied in the vehicle by the holder of a commercial driver's
823-license, (2) any military personnel who operate commercial motor
824-vehicles solely in connection with their military duties, in accordance
825-with 49 CFR 383.3(c), or (3) any member of the Connecticut National
826-Guard who is qualified to operate a military or commercial motor
827-vehicle in accordance with 49 CFR 383.3(c) and operates such vehicle
828-while performing state military duty.
829-Sec. 18. Subsection (b) of section 14-44e of the general statutes is
830-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
831-1, 2024):
832-(b) The commissioner shall not issue a commercial driver's license or
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594+or any regulation adopted under section 14-78. In addition to, or in lieu 514
595+of, the imposition of any penalty authorized by this section, the 515
596+commissioner may order any such licensee, person or firm to make 516
597+restitution to any aggrieved customer. 517
598+(b) If the commissioner determines that an imminent threat to public 518
599+safety or welfare exists by reason of a licensee's continued possession of 519
600+an instructor's license or a master instructor's license, the commissioner 520
601+shall suspend, revoke or withdraw such license and schedule a hearing, 521
602+in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, not later than twenty 522
603+days after the date of such suspension, revocation or withdrawal. 523
604+Sec. 10. Section 14-103a of the general statutes is repealed and the 524
605+following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2024): 525
606+[Any motor vehicle that (1) has been reconstructed, (2) is composed 526
607+or assembled from the several parts of other motor vehicles, (3) the 527
608+identification and body contours of which are so altered that the vehicle 528
609+no longer bears the characteristics of any specific make of motor vehicle, 529
610+or (4)] 530
611+(a) For the purposes of this section: 531
612+(1) "Altered vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has been materially 532
613+modified from its original construction by the removal, addition or 533
614+substitution of essential parts, new or used; 534
615+(2) "Composite vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is (A) composed 535
616+or assembled from several parts of other motor vehicles, (B) assembled 536
617+from a motor vehicle kit, or (C) has been altered, assembled or modified 537
618+from the original manufacturer's specifications; 538
619+(3) "Grey-market vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is manufactured 539
620+for use outside of, and imported into, the United States and is not 540
621+certified to meet motor vehicle safety standards promulgated by the 541
622+National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or emission standards 542
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837-who does not meet the physical qualification standards set forth in 49
838-CFR 391, as amended from time to time. As required by 49 CFR
839-383.71(h), each applicant for a commercial driver's license or commercial
840-[driver's instruction] learner's permit shall provide to the commissioner
841-a copy of a medical examiner's certificate, prepared by a medical
842-examiner, as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, indicating that such applicant is
843-medically certified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. For each
844-applicant who has submitted such medical certification and who has
845-also certified, in accordance with 49 CFR 383.71(b) and subsection (c) of
846-section 14-44c, as amended by this act, that such applicant operates in
847-nonexcepted interstate commerce, the commissioner shall post a
848-medical certification status of "certified" on the Commercial Driver's
849-License Information System driver record for such applicant. The holder
850-of a commercial driver's license who has not been examined and
851-certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the
852-preceding twenty-four months, or a shorter period as indicated by the
853-medical examiner submitting such certificate, shall be required to
854-submit a new medical certificate. The commissioner shall not issue a
855-commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's instruction]
856-learner's permit to any applicant or holder who fails to submit the
857-medical certification required by this section. If the holder of a
858-commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's instruction]
859-learner's permit fails to submit a new medical examiner's certificate
860-before the expiration of twenty-four months or the period specified by
861-the medical examiner, whichever is shorter, the commissioner shall, not
862-later than sixty days after the date that such holder's medical status
863-becomes uncertified: (1) Downgrade the commercial driver's license to
864-a Class D operator's license; or (2) cancel the commercial [driver's
865-instruction] learner's permit. Any applicant or holder who is denied a
866-commercial driver's license or a commercial [driver's instruction]
867-learner's permit, or whose license or permit is disqualified, suspended,
868-revoked or cancelled pursuant to this subsection, shall be granted an
869-opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of chapter Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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628+time the motor vehicle was manufactured; 544
629+(4) "Major component parts" has the same meaning as provided in 545
630+subsection (a) of section 14-149a; and 546
631+(5) "Salvage vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has been declared a 547
632+total loss by any insurance carrier and subsequently reconstructed. [,] 548
633+(b) Any motor vehicle that the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles 549
634+deems to be an altered vehicle, composite vehicle, grey-market vehicle 550
635+or salvage vehicle shall be inspected by the commissioner to determine 551
636+whether the vehicle is properly equipped [,] and in good mechanical 552
637+condition. [and in the possession of its lawful owner.] The model year 553
638+designation for the purpose of registration of a composite motor vehicle 554
639+inspected in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be the 555
640+model year that the body of such composite motor vehicle most closely 556
641+resembles. [Such vehicle shall be presented for inspection at any 557
642+Department of Motor Vehicles office to conduct such inspection. The 558
643+commissioner may require any person presenting any such 559
644+reassembled, altered or reconstructed vehicle for inspection to provide 560
645+proof of lawful purchase of any major component parts not part of the 561
646+vehicle when first sold by the manufacturer] Any altered vehicle, 562
647+composite vehicle or grey-market vehicle shall be presented for 563
648+inspection at a location of the Department of Motor Vehicles designated 564
649+by the commissioner. Any salvage vehicle shall be presented for 565
650+inspection at any motor vehicle dealer or repairer who is licensed in 566
651+accordance with section 14-52 and authorized by the commissioner to 567
652+perform such inspection. The commissioner may require [, in 568
653+accordance with the provisions of this section,] the inspection of any 569
654+other motor vehicle that has not been manufactured by a person, firm 570
655+or corporation licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 14-571
656+67a. 572
657+(c) The commissioner may require any person presenting any altered 573
658+vehicle, composite vehicle, grey-market vehicle or salvage vehicle for 574
659+inspection to provide proof of lawful purchase of any major component 575 Substitute Bill No. 183
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874-Sec. 19. Subsections (g) and (h) of section 14-44e of the general statutes
875-are repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective
876-October 1, 2024):
877-(g) The commissioner may issue a commercial [driver's instruction]
878-learner's permit to any person who holds a valid operator's license. Such
879-permit may be issued for a period not exceeding one year. Any holder
880-of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit who has not
881-obtained a commercial driver's license on or before the expiration date
882-of such permit shall be required to retake the commercial driver's license
883-knowledge test and any applicable endorsement knowledge tests. The
884-holder of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit may,
885-unless otherwise disqualified or suspended, drive a commercial motor
886-vehicle if such holder is accompanied by the holder of a commercial
887-driver's license of the appropriate class and bearing endorsements for
888-the type of vehicle being driven who occupies a seat beside the
889-individual for the purpose of giving instruction in driving the
890-commercial motor vehicle. The commissioner shall not administer a
891-commercial driver's license driving skills test to any holder of a
892-commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit unless such person
893-has held such permit for a minimum period of fourteen days.
894-(h) (1) The commissioner shall deny or disqualify for a period of sixty
895-days a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit or commercial
896-driver's license if it is determined that an applicant or holder has
897-provided false information on any certification the applicant or holder
898-is required to give relative to such permit or license application.
899-(2) If an applicant or holder is suspected of fraud related to the
900-issuance of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit or
901-commercial driver's license, such applicant or holder shall be required
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906-skills test not later than thirty days after notification by the
907-commissioner of the suspected fraud. Failure to schedule both such tests
908-or failure to pass both such tests shall result in disqualification of such
909-permit or license and the applicant or holder shall be required to reapply
910-for the permit or license.
911-(3) Any applicant or holder convicted of fraud related to the issuance
912-of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit or commercial
913-driver's license shall have such applicant's or holder's permit or license
914-disqualified for one year from the date of conviction and shall be
915-required to retake such tests.
916-Sec. 20. Subsection (b) of section 14-44i of the general statutes is
917-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
918-1, 2024):
919-(b) There shall be charged for each commercial driver's license
920-knowledge test a fee of sixteen dollars. There shall be charged for each
921-commercial driver's license skills test a fee of thirty dollars. There shall
922-be charged for each commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit a
923-fee of twenty dollars.
924-Sec. 21. Subsection (h) of section 14-44k of the general statutes is
925-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
926-1, 2024):
927-(h) A person is disqualified for life if such person commits two or
928-more of the offenses specified in subsection (b) of this section, or if such
929-person is the subject of two or more findings by the commissioner under
930-subsection (c) of this section, or any combination of those offenses or
931-findings, arising from two or more separate incidents. A person is
932-disqualified for life if the commissioner takes suspension actions against
933-such person for two or more alcohol test refusals or test failures, or any
934-combination of such actions, arising from two or more separate Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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665+manufacturer. 577
666+(d) The fee for any inspection required by the provisions of this 578
667+section shall be eighty-eight dollars. The inspection fee shall be in 579
668+addition to regular registration fees. [As used in this section, 580
669+"reconstructed" refers to each motor vehicle materially altered from its 581
670+original construction by the removal, addition or substitution of 582
671+essential parts, new or used.] 583
672+Sec. 11. Subsection (b) of section 14-276a of the 2024 supplement to 584
673+the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu 585
674+thereof (Effective July 1, 2024): 586
675+(b) No person shall operate a school bus, as defined in section 14-275, 587
676+or a student transportation vehicle, as defined in section 14-212, for the 588
677+purpose of transporting school children unless such person has, prior to 589
678+the issuance or renewal of such person's license endorsement: (1) 590
679+Furnished evidence to the satisfaction of the commissioner that such 591
680+person meets the physical qualification standards established in 49 CFR 592
681+391, as amended from time to time; and (2) successfully completed a 593
682+course in safety training and, in the case of school bus operators, passed 594
683+an examination in proficiency in school bus operation given by the 595
684+commissioner. Such proficiency examination shall include a road test 596
685+administered in [either a type I school bus having a gross vehicle weight 597
686+exceeding ten thousand pounds or a type II school bus having a gross 598
687+vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less] the appropriate type of 599
688+school bus based on the public passenger endorsement that such person 600
689+seeks to hold or renew. Any person who is administered a road test in a 601
690+school bus with a gross vehicle weight rating not exceeding twenty-six 602
691+thousand pounds shall not be eligible for a license to operate a school 603
692+bus with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding twenty-six thousand 604
693+pounds. The commissioner shall prioritize scheduling a road test for 605
694+persons seeking or renewing a public passenger endorsement to operate 606
695+a school bus. [Any operator administered a road test in a type II school 607
696+bus shall not be eligible for a license to operate a type I school bus.] Any 608 Substitute Bill No. 183
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938-incidents. Any person disqualified for life, except a person disqualified
939-under subsection (g) of this section, who has both voluntarily enrolled
940-in and successfully completed an appropriate rehabilitation program, as
941-determined by the commissioner, may apply for reinstatement of such
942-person's commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's instruction]
943-learner's permit, provided any such applicant shall not be eligible for
944-reinstatement until such time as such person has served a minimum
945-disqualification period of ten years. An application for reinstatement
946-shall be accompanied by documentation satisfactory to the
947-commissioner that such person has both voluntarily enrolled in and
948-successfully completed a program established and operated by the
949-Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services pursuant to
950-chapter 319j, a program operated through a substance abuse treatment
951-facility licensed in accordance with section 19a-491 or the equivalent of
952-either program offered in another state. The commissioner shall not
953-reinstate a commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's
954-instruction] learner's permit that was disqualified for life unless an
955-applicant for reinstatement requests an administrative hearing in
956-accordance with chapter 54, and offers evidence that the reinstatement
957-of such applicant's commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's
958-instruction] learner's permit does not endanger the public safety or
959-welfare. Such evidence shall include, but not be limited to, proof that
960-such applicant has not been convicted of any offense involving alcohol,
961-a controlled substance or a drug during a period of ten years following
962-the date of such applicant's most recent lifetime disqualification. If a
963-person whose commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's
964-instruction] learner's permit is reinstated under this subsection is
965-subsequently convicted of another disqualifying offense, such person
966-shall be permanently disqualified for life and shall be ineligible to
967-reapply for a reduction of the lifetime disqualification. The following
968-shall remain on the driving history record of a commercial motor vehicle
969-operator or commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's
970-instruction] learner's permit holder for a period of fifty-five years, as Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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701+person who violates any provision of this subsection shall be deemed to 609
702+have committed an infraction. 610
703+Sec. 12. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2024) On and after October 1, 2024, 611
704+each commercial driver's instruction permit issued by the 612
705+Commissioner of Motor Vehicles prior to October 1, 2024, that is 613
706+otherwise valid, shall remain valid, according to its terms, and shall 614
707+authorize each license holder to drive a commercial motor vehicle when 615
708+accompanied in such vehicle by the holder of a commercial driver's 616
709+license in accordance with the provisions of section 14-44e of the general 617
710+statutes, as amended by this act, revision of 1957, revised to January 1, 618
711+2024, until the expiration of the commercial driver's instruction permit. 619
712+Sec. 13. Section 14-44c of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes 620
713+is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective 621
714+October 1, 2024): 622
715+(a) The application for a commercial driver's license or commercial 623
716+[driver's instruction] learner's permit, shall include the following: 624
717+(1) The full name and current mailing and residence address of the 625
718+person; 626
719+(2) A physical description of the person, including gender, height and 627
720+eye color; 628
721+(3) Date of birth; 629
722+(4) The applicant's Social Security number; 630
723+(5) The person's statement, under oath, that such person meets the 631
724+physical qualification standards set forth in 49 CFR 391, as amended 632
725+from time to time; 633
726+(6) The person's statement, under oath, that the type of vehicle in 634
727+which the person has taken or intends to take the driving skills test is 635
728+representative of the type of motor vehicle the person operates or 636
729+intends to operate; 637 Substitute Bill No. 183
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974-required by 49 CFR Part 384, as amended from time to time: (1) Any
975-offense specified in subsection (b) or (c) of this section, provided such
976-offense occurred on or after December 29, 2006; (2) each of two or more
977-offenses specified in subsection (b) or (c) of this section that occur within
978-ten years of each other and result in a lifetime disqualification,
979-regardless of when such offenses occur; (3) any conviction under
980-subsection (g) of this section for using a motor vehicle in the commission
981-of a felony involving the manufacture, distribution or dispensing of a
982-controlled substance, committed on or after January 1, 2005.
983-Sec. 22. Subsection (k) of section 14-44k of the general statutes is
984-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
985-1, 2024):
986-(k) After taking disqualification action, or suspending, revoking or
987-cancelling a commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's
988-instruction] learner's permit, the commissioner shall update the
989-commissioner's records to reflect such action within ten days. After
990-taking disqualification action, or suspending, revoking or cancelling the
991-operating privileges of a commercial motor vehicle operator or a
992-commercial driver who is licensed or holds a commercial [driver's
993-instruction] learner's permit in another state, the commissioner shall
994-notify the licensing state of such action within ten days. Such
995-notification shall identify the violation that caused such disqualification,
996-suspension, cancellation or revocation.
997-Sec. 23. Subsection (a) of section 17a-696 of the general statutes is
998-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
999-1, 2024):
1000-(a) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person
1001-charged with a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g or 14-227m,
1002-subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-227n or section 53a-
1003-56b or 53a-60d or with a class A, B or C felony or to any person who was Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1007-twice previously ordered treated under this section, subsection (i) of
1008-section 17-155y, section 19a-386 or section 21a-284 of the general statutes
1009-revised to 1989, or any combination thereof. The court may waive the
1010-ineligibility provisions of this subsection for any person, except that the
1011-court shall not waive the ineligibility provisions of this subsection for
1012-any person charged with a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g, 53a-56b
1013-or 53a-60d if, at the time of the offense, such person was operating a
1014-commercial vehicle, as defined in section 14-1, as amended by this act,
1015-or held a commercial driver's license or a commercial [driver's
1016-instruction] learner's permit.
1017-Sec. 24. Subsection (a) of section 17b-137a of the general statutes is
1018-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1019-1, 2024):
1020-(a) The Social Security number of the applicant shall be recorded on
1021-each (1) application for a license, certification or permit to engage in a
1022-profession or occupation regulated pursuant to the provisions of title
1023-19a, 20 or 21; (2) application for a commercial driver's license or
1024-commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit completed pursuant
1025-to subsection (a) of section 14-44c, as amended by this act; and (3)
1026-application for a marriage license made under section 46b-25.
1027-Sec. 25. Subsection (c) of section 54-56e of the general statutes is
1028-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1029-1, 2024):
1030-(c) This section shall not be applicable: (1) To any person charged
1031-with (A) a class A felony, (B) a class B felony, except a violation of
1032-subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of section 53a-122 that does not
1033-involve the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force
1034-against another person, or a violation of subdivision (3) of subsection (a)
1035-of section 53a-122 that does not involve the use, attempted use or
1036-threatened use of physical force against another person and does not Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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735+to disqualification, suspension, revocation or cancellation of operating 639
736+privileges in any state, and that he or she does not hold an operator's 640
737+license in any other state; 641
738+(8) The person's identification of all states in which such person has 642
739+been licensed to drive any type of motor vehicle during the last ten 643
740+years, and the person's statement, under oath that he or she does not 644
741+hold an operator's license in any other state; and 645
742+(9) The person's signature, and certification of the accuracy and 646
743+completeness of the application, subject to the penalties of false 647
744+statement under section 53a-157b. The application shall be accompanied 648
745+by the fee prescribed in section 14-44h. 649
746+(b) No person who has been a resident of this state for thirty days 650
747+may drive a commercial motor vehicle under the authority of a 651
748+commercial driver's license issued by another jurisdiction. 652
749+(c) At the time of application for a commercial driver's license, the 653
750+applicant shall make the applicable certification, as required by 49 CFR 654
751+383.71(b), regarding the type of commerce in which such person shall 655
752+engage. No commercial driver's license shall be issued to a person who 656
753+fails to make such certification. 657
754+(d) On and after November 18, 2024, the commissioner shall request 658
755+a driver's record from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, in 659
756+accordance with 49 CFR 382.725, as amended from time to time, for any 660
757+person who applies for, renews, transfers or upgrades a commercial 661
758+driver's license or a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit. 662
759+The commissioner shall use information obtained from the Drug and 663
760+Alcohol Clearinghouse solely for the purpose of determining whether 664
761+such person is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle and shall 665
762+not disclose such information to any other person or entity not directly 666
763+involved in determining whether such person is qualified to operate a 667
764+commercial motor vehicle. If the commissioner receives notification 668
765+pursuant to 49 CFR 382.501(a), as amended from time to time, that such 669 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1040-involve a violation by a person who is a public official, as defined in
1041-section 1-110, or a state or municipal employee, as defined in section 1-
1042-110, or (C) a violation of section 53a-70b of the general statutes, revision
1043-of 1958, revised to January 1, 2019, or section 14-227a or 14-227m,
1044-subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-227n, subdivision (2)
1045-of subsection (a) of section 53-21 or section 53a-56b, 53a-60d, 53a-70, 53a-
1046-70a, 53a-71, except as provided in subdivision (5) of this subsection, 53a-
1047-72a, 53a-72b, 53a-90a, 53a-196e or 53a-196f, (2) to any person charged
1048-with a crime or motor vehicle violation who, as a result of the
1049-commission of such crime or motor vehicle violation, causes the death
1050-of another person, (3) to any person accused of a family violence crime
1051-as defined in section 46b-38a who (A) is eligible for the pretrial family
1052-violence education program established under section 46b-38c, or (B)
1053-has previously had the pretrial family violence education program
1054-invoked in such person's behalf, (4) to any person charged with a
1055-violation of section 21a-267, 21a-279 or 21a-279a, who (A) is eligible for
1056-the pretrial drug education and community service program established
1057-under section 54-56i or the pretrial drug intervention and community
1058-service program established under section 54-56q, or (B) has previously
1059-had (i) the pretrial drug education program, (ii) the pretrial drug
1060-education and community service program established under the
1061-provisions of section 54-56i, or (iii) the pretrial drug intervention and
1062-community service program established under section 54-56q, invoked
1063-on such person's behalf, (5) unless good cause is shown, to (A) any
1064-person charged with a class C felony, or (B) any person charged with
1065-committing a violation of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 53a-
1066-71 while such person was less than four years older than the other
1067-person, (6) to any person charged with a violation of section 9-359 or 9-
1068-359a, (7) to any person charged with a motor vehicle violation (A) while
1069-operating a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 14-1, as
1070-amended by this act, or (B) who holds a commercial driver's license or
1071-commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit at the time of the
1072-violation, (8) to any person charged with a violation of subdivision (6) Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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770+person is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, the 670
771+commissioner shall not issue, renew or upgrade the commercial driver's 671
772+license or commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit. If such 672
773+person currently holds a commercial driver's license or commercial 673
774+[driver's instruction] learner's permit, the commissioner shall, not later 674
775+than sixty days after the date the commissioner receives such 675
776+notification: (1) Downgrade the commercial driver's license to a Class D 676
777+operator's license, or (2) cancel the commercial [driver's instruction] 677
778+learner's permit. Any person who is denied a commercial driver's 678
779+license or a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit, or whose 679
780+license or permit is downgraded or cancelled pursuant to this 680
781+subsection, shall be granted an opportunity for a hearing in accordance 681
782+with the provisions of chapter 54. 682
783+(e) In addition to other penalties provided by law, any person who 683
784+knowingly falsifies information or certifications required under 684
785+subsection (a) of this section shall have such person's operator's license 685
786+or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state suspended for sixty 686
787+days. 687
788+Sec. 14. Subsection (h) of section 13b-118 of the general statutes is 688
789+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 689
790+1, 2024): 690
791+(h) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall not require a 691
792+transportation network company driver to: (1) Obtain a commercial 692
793+driver's license or commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit 693
794+pursuant to section 14-44c, as amended by this act; or (2) register the 694
795+driver's transportation network company vehicle as a commercial 695
796+vehicle. 696
797+Sec. 15. Subdivision (87) of section 14-1 of the general statutes is 697
798+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 698
799+1, 2024): 699
800+(87) "Serious traffic violation" means a conviction of any of the 700
801+following offenses: (A) Excessive speeding, involving a single offense in 701 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1076-of subsection (a) of section 53a-60, (9) to a health care provider or vendor
1077-participating in the state's Medicaid program charged with a violation
1078-of section 53a-122 or subdivision (3) of subsection (a) of section 53a-123,
1079-or (10) to any person charged with a violation of section 15-132a, [15,133]
1080-15-133 or 15-140n.
1081-Sec. 26. Subsection (h) of section 54-56g of the general statutes is
1082-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1083-1, 2024):
1084-(h) The provisions of this section shall not be applicable in the case of
1085-any person charged with a violation of section 14-227a or 14-227m or
1086-subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-227n (1) while
1087-operating a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 14-1, as
1088-amended by this act, or (2) who holds a commercial driver's license or
1089-commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit at the time of the
1090-violation.
1091-Sec. 27. Subsection (b) of section 54-56p of the general statutes is
1092-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1093-1, 2024):
1094-(b) This section shall not be applicable to any person (1) who, at the
1095-time of the motor vehicle violation, holds a commercial driver's license
1096-or commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit or is operating a
1097-commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 14-1, as amended by this
1098-act, or (2) charged with a motor vehicle violation causing serious injury
1099-or death, a motor vehicle violation classified as a felony unless good
1100-cause is shown, or a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g or 14-296aa.
1101-Sec. 28. Subsection (a) of section 54-56r of the 2024 supplement to the
1102-general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
1103-thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
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1108-program for persons charged with a violation of section 14-227a, 14-
1109-227g, 14-227m, 14-227n, subsection (d) of section 15-133 or section 15-
1110-140n. The program shall consist of a twelve-session alcohol education
1111-component or a substance use treatment component of not less than
1112-fifteen sessions, and may also include a victim impact component, as
1113-ordered by the court pursuant to subsection (d) of this section.
1114-(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person:
1115-(A) Who has been placed in the pretrial impaired driving intervention
1116-program under this section or the pretrial alcohol education program
1117-established under section 54-56g, as amended by this act, within ten
1118-years immediately preceding the application;
1119-(B) Who has been convicted of a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g,
1120-14-227m, 14-227n, 15-132a, subsection (d) of section 15-133 or section 15-
1121-140l, 15-140n, 53a-56b or 53a-60d;
1122-(C) Who has been convicted in any other state at any time of an
1123-offense the essential elements of which are substantially the same as any
1124-statutory provision set forth in subparagraph (B) of this subdivision;
1125-(D) Who is charged with a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g, 14-
1126-227m or 14-227n (i) and held a commercial driver's license or
1127-commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit at the time of the
1128-violation; or (ii) while operating a commercial motor vehicle, as defined
1129-in section 14-1, as amended by this act; or
1130-(3) Whose alleged violation caused the serious physical injury, as
1131-defined in section 53a-3, of another person, unless good cause is shown.
1132-Sec. 29. Subsection (b) of section 14-212e of the general statutes is
1133-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1,
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807+speed limit, in violation of section 14-218a or 14-219; (B) reckless driving 703
808+in violation of section 14-222; (C) following too closely in violation of 704
809+section 14-240 or 14-240a; (D) improper or erratic lane changes, in 705
810+violation of section 14-236; (E) using a hand-held mobile telephone or 706
811+other electronic device or typing, reading or sending text or a text 707
812+message with or from a mobile telephone or mobile electronic device in 708
813+violation of subsection (e) of section 14-296aa while operating a 709
814+commercial motor vehicle; (F) driving a commercial motor vehicle 710
815+without a valid commercial driver's license in violation of section 14-36a 711
816+or 14-44a, as amended by this act; (G) failure to carry a commercial 712
817+driver's license in violation of section 14-44a, as amended by this act; (H) 713
818+failure to have the proper class of license or endorsement, or violation 714
819+of a license restriction in violation of section 14-44a, as amended by this 715
820+act; or (I) a violation of any provision of chapter 248, by an operator who 716
821+holds a commercial driver's license or [instruction] learner's permit that 717
822+results in the death of another person; 718
823+Sec. 16. Subsection (a) of section 14-36l of the general statutes is 719
824+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 720
825+1, 2024): 721
826+(a) As used in this section, "license" means a motor vehicle operator's 722
827+license, commercial driver's license or [instruction] learner's permit 723
828+issued pursuant to this chapter or an identity card issued pursuant to 724
829+section 1-1h. 725
830+Sec. 17. Subsection (b) of section 14-44a of the general statutes is 726
831+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 727
832+1, 2024): 728
833+(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to 729
834+(1) the holder of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit 730
835+when accompanied in the vehicle by the holder of a commercial driver's 731
836+license, (2) any military personnel who operate commercial motor 732
837+vehicles solely in connection with their military duties, in accordance 733 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1138-(b) The council shall be comprised of the following members: The
1139-Commissioners of Transportation, [Public Safety] Emergency Services
1140-and Public Protection and Motor Vehicles, or their designees; the
1141-president of the Connecticut Employees Union Independent, or such
1142-person's designee; the president of the Connecticut State Police Union,
1143-or such person's designee; and a representative of the Connecticut
1144-Construction Industries Association, designated by the president of said
1145-association. Appointees should be persons with knowledge and
1146-experience concerning highway work zones. Appointments to the
1147-council shall be made not later than November 1, 2008. The chairperson
1148-of the council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall convene the
1149-first meeting of the council not later than December 1, 2008.
1150-Sec. 30. Subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-10 of the general
1151-statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof
1152-(Effective October 1, 2024):
1153-(2) "Motor vehicle record" means any record that pertains to an
1154-operator's license, instruction or learner's permit, identity card,
1155-registration, certificate of title or any other document issued by the
1156-Department of Motor Vehicles. "Motor vehicle record" does not include
1157-any record relating to vessels and certificates of title for vessels, as
1158-provided in section 15-210;
1159-Sec. 31. Subsection (c) of section 14-36d of the general statutes is
1160-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1161-1, 2024):
1162-(c) The commissioner may issue, renew or duplicate a license, an
1163-instruction or learner's permit or an identity card pursuant to this title
1164-or section 1-1h by any method that the commissioner deems to be secure
1165-and efficient. If the commissioner determines that an applicant has met
1166-all conditions for such issuance, renewal or duplication, the
1167-commissioner may require that such license, instruction or learner's Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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842+with 49 CFR 383.3(c), or (3) any member of the Connecticut National 734
843+Guard who is qualified to operate a military or commercial motor 735
844+vehicle in accordance with 49 CFR 383.3(c) and operates such vehicle 736
845+while performing state military duty. 737
846+Sec. 18. Subsection (b) of section 14-44e of the general statutes is 738
847+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 739
848+1, 2024): 740
849+(b) The commissioner shall not issue a commercial driver's license or 741
850+a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit to any applicant 742
851+who does not meet the physical qualification standards set forth in 49 743
852+CFR 391, as amended from time to time. As required by 49 CFR 744
853+383.71(h), each applicant for a commercial driver's license or commercial 745
854+[driver's instruction] learner's permit shall provide to the commissioner 746
855+a copy of a medical examiner's certificate, prepared by a medical 747
856+examiner, as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, indicating that such applicant is 748
857+medically certified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. For each 749
858+applicant who has submitted such medical certification and who has 750
859+also certified, in accordance with 49 CFR 383.71(b) and subsection (c) of 751
860+section 14-44c, as amended by this act, that such applicant operates in 752
861+nonexcepted interstate commerce, the commissioner shall post a 753
862+medical certification status of "certified" on the Commercial Driver's 754
863+License Information System driver record for such applicant. The holder 755
864+of a commercial driver's license who has not been examined and 756
865+certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the 757
866+preceding twenty-four months, or a shorter period as indicated by the 758
867+medical examiner submitting such certificate, shall be required to 759
868+submit a new medical certificate. The commissioner shall not issue a 760
869+commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's instruction] 761
870+learner's permit to any applicant or holder who fails to submit the 762
871+medical certification required by this section. If the holder of a 763
872+commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's instruction] 764
873+learner's permit fails to submit a new medical examiner's certificate 765
874+before the expiration of twenty-four months or the period specified by 766
875+the medical examiner, whichever is shorter, the commissioner shall, not 767 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1171-permit or identity card be produced at a centralized location and mailed
1172-to the applicant. The commissioner may issue a temporary license,
1173-instruction or learner's permit or identity card for use by the applicant
1174-for the period prior to the applicant's receipt of the permanent license,
1175-instruction or learner's permit or identity card. Such temporary license,
1176-instruction or learner's permit or identity card shall not be required to
1177-contain a photograph or digital image of the applicant as specified in
1178-subdivision (8) of subsection (a) of section 14-36h. Such temporary
1179-license, instruction or learner's permit or identity card shall have an
1180-expiration date not later than thirty days after the date of issuance and
1181-shall remain valid until the earlier of such expiration date or the date the
1182-applicant receives such license, instruction or learner's permit or
1183-identity card.
1184-Sec. 32. Subsection (a) of section 14-42a of the general statutes is
1185-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1186-1, 2024):
1187-(a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Commissioner of
1188-Administrative Services shall enter into an agreement with one or more
1189-federally designated organ and tissue procurement organizations to
1190-provide to such organizations access to the names, dates of birth and
1191-other pertinent information of holders of operator's licenses, instruction
1192-or learner's permits and identity cards issued pursuant to section 1-1h
1193-who have registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles an intent
1194-to become organ and tissue donors. Such access shall be provided in a
1195-manner and form to be determined by the commissioners, following
1196-consultation with such organizations, and may include electronic
1197-transmission of initial information and periodic updating of
1198-information. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall not charge a fee
1199-for such access pursuant to section 14-50a, but may charge such
1200-organizations reasonable administrative costs. Information provided to
1201-such organizations shall be used solely for identifying such holders as Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1205-organ and tissue donors.
1206-Sec. 33. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2024) (a) A person may operate a
1207-low-speed vehicle on a highway with an established speed limit of not
1208-more than twenty-five miles per hour, unless the traffic authority of any
1209-town, city or borough or the Office of State Traffic Administration, as
1210-provided in section 14-298 of the general statutes, prohibits or otherwise
1211-limits the operation of low-speed vehicles on any highway under the
1212-jurisdiction of such traffic authority or office.
1213-(b) No person may operate a low-speed vehicle unless such vehicle is
1214-equipped in accordance with the requirements of sections 14-80 to 14-
1215-106b, inclusive, of the general statutes, except insofar as any
1216-requirement of said sections is inapplicable to or inconsistent with the
1217-design and equipment standards for low-speed vehicles as required by
1218-49 CFR 571.500, as amended from time to time.
1219-(c) Any person who operates a low-speed vehicle in violation of any
1220-provision of this section shall have committed an infraction.
1221-Sec. 34. Subsection (f) of section 14-12 of the general statutes is
1222-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1223-1, 2024):
1224-(f) (1) The commissioner may refuse to register or issue a certificate
1225-of title for a motor vehicle or class of motor vehicles if the commissioner
1226-determines that the characteristics of the motor vehicle or class of motor
1227-vehicles make it unsafe for highway operation. The commissioner may
1228-adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to
1229-implement the provisions of this subsection and the provisions of
1230-subsection (h) of this section.
1231-(2) The commissioner shall not register a motor vehicle if the
1232-commissioner knows that the motor vehicle's equipment fails to comply
1233-with the provisions of this chapter, provided nothing contained in this Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
880+later than sixty days after the date that such holder's medical status 768
881+becomes uncertified: (1) Downgrade the commercial driver's license to 769
882+a Class D operator's license; or (2) cancel the commercial [driver's 770
883+instruction] learner's permit. Any applicant or holder who is denied a 771
884+commercial driver's license or a commercial [driver's instruction] 772
885+learner's permit, or whose license or permit is disqualified, suspended, 773
886+revoked or cancelled pursuant to this subsection, shall be granted an 774
887+opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of chapter 775
888+54. 776
889+Sec. 19. Subsections (g) and (h) of section 14-44e of the general statutes 777
890+are repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective 778
891+October 1, 2024): 779
892+(g) The commissioner may issue a commercial [driver's instruction] 780
893+learner's permit to any person who holds a valid operator's license. Such 781
894+permit may be issued for a period not exceeding one year. Any holder 782
895+of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit who has not 783
896+obtained a commercial driver's license on or before the expiration date 784
897+of such permit shall be required to retake the commercial driver's license 785
898+knowledge test and any applicable endorsement knowledge tests. The 786
899+holder of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit may, 787
900+unless otherwise disqualified or suspended, drive a commercial motor 788
901+vehicle if such holder is accompanied by the holder of a commercial 789
902+driver's license of the appropriate class and bearing endorsements for 790
903+the type of vehicle being driven who occupies a seat beside the 791
904+individual for the purpose of giving instruction in driving the 792
905+commercial motor vehicle. The commissioner shall not administer a 793
906+commercial driver's license driving skills test to any holder of a 794
907+commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit unless such person 795
908+has held such permit for a minimum period of fourteen days. 796
909+(h) (1) The commissioner shall deny or disqualify for a period of sixty 797
910+days a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit or commercial 798
911+driver's license if it is determined that an applicant or holder has 799
912+provided false information on any certification the applicant or holder 800 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1237-section shall preclude the commissioner from issuing one or more
1238-temporary registrations for a motor vehicle not previously registered in
1239-this state or from issuing a temporary registration for a motor vehicle
1240-under a trade name without a certified copy of the notice required by
1241-section 35-1.
1242-(3) The commissioner shall not register any motor vehicle, except a
1243-platform truck the motive power of which is electricity, or a tractor
1244-equipped with solid tires, if it is not equipped with lighting devices as
1245-prescribed by this chapter. The registration of any motor vehicle which
1246-is not equipped with such prescribed lighting devices is void and money
1247-paid for the registration shall be forfeited to the state. Nothing in this
1248-subdivision shall prevent the commissioner, at the commissioner's
1249-discretion, from registering a motor vehicle not equipped with certain
1250-lighting devices if the operation of the vehicle is restricted to daylight
1251-use.
1252-(4) The commissioner shall not register any motor vehicle or a
1253-combination of a motor vehicle and a trailer or semitrailer that exceeds
1254-the limits specified in section 14-267a.
1255-(5) No motor vehicle registration shall be issued by the commissioner
1256-for any motorcycle unless the application for registration is
1257-accompanied by sufficient proof, as determined by the commissioner,
1258-that the motorcycle is insured for the amounts required by section 14-
1259-289f.
1260-(6) The commissioner shall not register any motor vehicle which is
1261-subject to the federal heavy vehicle use tax imposed under Section 4481
1262-of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or any subsequent corresponding
1263-internal revenue code of the United States, as from time to time
1264-amended, if the applicant fails to furnish proof of payment of such tax,
1265-in a form prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United
1266-States. Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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917+is required to give relative to such permit or license application. 801
918+(2) If an applicant or holder is suspected of fraud related to the 802
919+issuance of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit or 803
920+commercial driver's license, such applicant or holder shall be required 804
921+to schedule the commercial driver's license knowledge test and driving 805
922+skills test not later than thirty days after notification by the 806
923+commissioner of the suspected fraud. Failure to schedule both such tests 807
924+or failure to pass both such tests shall result in disqualification of such 808
925+permit or license and the applicant or holder shall be required to reapply 809
926+for the permit or license. 810
927+(3) Any applicant or holder convicted of fraud related to the issuance 811
928+of a commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit or commercial 812
929+driver's license shall have such applicant's or holder's permit or license 813
930+disqualified for one year from the date of conviction and shall be 814
931+required to retake such tests. 815
932+Sec. 20. Subsection (b) of section 14-44i of the general statutes is 816
933+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 817
934+1, 2024): 818
935+(b) There shall be charged for each commercial driver's license 819
936+knowledge test a fee of sixteen dollars. There shall be charged for each 820
937+commercial driver's license skills test a fee of thirty dollars. There shall 821
938+be charged for each commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit a 822
939+fee of twenty dollars. 823
940+Sec. 21. Subsection (h) of section 14-44k of the general statutes is 824
941+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 825
942+1, 2024): 826
943+(h) A person is disqualified for life if such person commits two or 827
944+more of the offenses specified in subsection (b) of this section, or if such 828
945+person is the subject of two or more findings by the commissioner under 829
946+subsection (c) of this section, or any combination of those offenses or 830
947+findings, arising from two or more separate incidents. A person is 831 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1270-(7) The commissioner shall not issue a certificate of title for a
1271-homemade low-speed vehicle or a golf cart that has been retrofitted
1272-from the original manufacturer's specifications in an attempt to qualify
1273-as a low-speed vehicle.
1274-Sec. 35. Section 14-1 of the general statutes is repealed and the
1275-following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
1276-Terms used in this chapter shall be construed as follows, unless
1277-another construction is clearly apparent from the language or context in
1278-which the term is used or unless the construction is inconsistent with
1279-the manifest intention of the General Assembly:
1280-(1) "Activity vehicle" means a student transportation vehicle that is
1281-used to transport students in connection with school-sponsored events
1282-and activities, but is not used to transport students to and from school;
1283-(2) "Agricultural tractor" means a tractor or other form of
1284-nonmuscular motive power used for transporting, hauling, plowing,
1285-cultivating, planting, harvesting, reaping or other agricultural purposes
1286-on any farm or other private property, or used for the purpose of
1287-transporting, from one farm to another, agricultural implements and
1288-farm products, provided the agricultural tractor is not used on any
1289-highway for transporting a pay load or for some other commercial
1290-purpose;
1291-(3) "Antique, rare or special interest motor vehicle" means a motor
1292-vehicle twenty years old or older which is being preserved because of
1293-historic interest and which is not altered or modified from the original
1294-manufacturer's specifications;
1295-(4) "Apparent candle power" means an illumination equal to the
1296-normal illumination in foot candles produced by any lamp or lamps,
1297-divided by the square of the distance in feet between the lamp or lamps
1298-and the point at which the measurement is made; Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1302-(5) "Authorized emergency vehicle" means (A) a fire department
1303-vehicle, (B) a police vehicle, or (C) an authorized emergency medical
1304-services vehicle, as defined in section 19a-175;
1305-(6) "Autocycle" means a motor vehicle that meets the requirements of
1306-a motorcycle under 49 CFR Part 571, and (A) does not have more than
1307-three wheels in contact with the ground, (B) is designed to be controlled
1308-with a steering mechanism and foot pedals for acceleration, braking or
1309-shifting, (C) has a seat or seats that are fully or partially enclosed and in
1310-which the occupants sit with their legs forward, and (D) is equipped
1311-with safety belts, in accordance with section 14-100a, for all occupants;
1312-(7) "Auxiliary driving lamp" means an additional lighting device on
1313-a motor vehicle used primarily to supplement the general illumination
1314-in front of a motor vehicle provided by the motor vehicle's head lamps;
1315-(8) "Bulb" means a light source consisting of a glass bulb containing a
1316-filament or substance capable of being electrically maintained at
1317-incandescence;
1318-(9) "Camp trailer" includes any trailer designed for living or sleeping
1319-purposes and used exclusively for camping or recreational purposes;
1320-(10) "Camp trailer registration" means the type of registration issued
1321-to any trailer that is for nonbusiness use and is limited to camp trailers
1322-and utility trailers;
1323-(11) "Camp vehicle" means any motor vehicle that is regularly used
1324-to transport persons under eighteen years of age in connection with the
1325-activities of any youth camp, as defined in section 19a-420;
1326-(12) "Camper" means any motor vehicle designed or permanently
1327-altered in such a way as to provide temporary living quarters for travel,
1328-camping or recreational purposes; Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
952+disqualified for life if the commissioner takes suspension actions against 832
953+such person for two or more alcohol test refusals or test failures, or any 833
954+combination of such actions, arising from two or more separate 834
955+incidents. Any person disqualified for life, except a person disqualified 835
956+under subsection (g) of this section, who has both voluntarily enrolled 836
957+in and successfully completed an appropriate rehabilitation program, as 837
958+determined by the commissioner, may apply for reinstatement of such 838
959+person's commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's instruction] 839
960+learner's permit, provided any such applicant shall not be eligible for 840
961+reinstatement until such time as such person has served a minimum 841
962+disqualification period of ten years. An application for reinstatement 842
963+shall be accompanied by documentation satisfactory to th e 843
964+commissioner that such person has both voluntarily enrolled in and 844
965+successfully completed a program established and operated by the 845
966+Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services pursuant to 846
967+chapter 319j, a program operated through a substance abuse treatment 847
968+facility licensed in accordance with section 19a-491 or the equivalent of 848
969+either program offered in another state. The commissioner shall not 849
970+reinstate a commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's 850
971+instruction] learner's permit that was disqualified for life unless an 851
972+applicant for reinstatement requests an administrative hearing in 852
973+accordance with chapter 54, and offers evidence that the reinstatement 853
974+of such applicant's commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's 854
975+instruction] learner's permit does not endanger the public safety or 855
976+welfare. Such evidence shall include, but not be limited to, proof that 856
977+such applicant has not been convicted of any offense involving alcohol, 857
978+a controlled substance or a drug during a period of ten years following 858
979+the date of such applicant's most recent lifetime disqualification. If a 859
980+person whose commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's 860
981+instruction] learner's permit is reinstated under this subsection is 861
982+subsequently convicted of another disqualifying offense, such person 862
983+shall be permanently disqualified for life and shall be ineligible to 863
984+reapply for a reduction of the lifetime disqualification. The following 864
985+shall remain on the driving history record of a commercial motor vehicle 865
986+operator or commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's 866 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1332-(13) "Class 1 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with
1333-a motor that engages only when the rider operates the electric bicycle's
1334-foot pedals, and disengages when the rider stops pedaling or such
1335-electric bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour;
1336-(14) "Class 2 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with
1337-a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the electric bicycle, and
1338-disengages when the brakes are applied or such electric bicycle reaches
1339-the speed of twenty miles per hour;
1340-(15) "Class 3 electric bicycle" means an electric bicycle equipped with
1341-a motor that engages only when the rider operates the electric bicycle's
1342-foot pedals, and disengages when the rider stops pedaling or such
1343-electric bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour;
1344-(16) "Combination registration" means the type of registration issued
1345-to a motor vehicle used for both private passenger and commercial
1346-purposes if such vehicle does not have a gross vehicle weight rating in
1347-excess of twelve thousand five hundred pounds;
1348-(17) "Commercial driver's license" or "CDL" means a license issued to
1349-an individual in accordance with the provisions of sections 14-44a to 14-
1350-44m, inclusive, as amended by this act, which authorizes such
1351-individual to drive a commercial motor vehicle;
1352-(18) "Commercial driver's license information system" or "CDLIS"
1353-means the national database of holders of commercial driver's licenses
1354-established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
1355-pursuant to Section 12007 of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act
1356-of 1986;
1357-(19) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a vehicle designed or used to
1358-transport passengers or property, except a vehicle used for farming
1359-purposes in accordance with 49 CFR 383.3(d), fire fighting apparatus or
1360-an emergency vehicle, as defined in section 14-283, or a recreational Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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991+instruction] learner's permit holder for a period of fifty-five years, as 867
992+required by 49 CFR Part 384, as amended from time to time: (1) Any 868
993+offense specified in subsection (b) or (c) of this section, provided such 869
994+offense occurred on or after December 29, 2006; (2) each of two or more 870
995+offenses specified in subsection (b) or (c) of this section that occur within 871
996+ten years of each other and result in a lifetime disqualification, 872
997+regardless of when such offenses occur; (3) any conviction under 873
998+subsection (g) of this section for using a motor vehicle in the commission 874
999+of a felony involving the manufacture, distribution or dispensing of a 875
1000+controlled substance, committed on or after January 1, 2005. 876
1001+Sec. 22. Subsection (k) of section 14-44k of the general statutes is 877
1002+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 878
1003+1, 2024): 879
1004+(k) After taking disqualification action, or suspending, revoking or 880
1005+cancelling a commercial driver's license or commercial [driver's 881
1006+instruction] learner's permit, the commissioner shall update the 882
1007+commissioner's records to reflect such action within ten days. After 883
1008+taking disqualification action, or suspending, revoking or cancelling the 884
1009+operating privileges of a commercial motor vehicle operator or a 885
1010+commercial driver who is licensed or holds a commercial [driver's 886
1011+instruction] learner's permit in another state, the commissioner shall 887
1012+notify the licensing state of such action within ten days. Such 888
1013+notification shall identify the violation that caused such disqualification, 889
1014+suspension, cancellation or revocation. 890
1015+Sec. 23. Subsection (a) of section 17a-696 of the general statutes is 891
1016+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 892
1017+1, 2024): 893
1018+(a) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person 894
1019+charged with a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g or 14-227m, 895
1020+subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-227n or section 53a-896
1021+56b or 53a-60d or with a class A, B or C felony or to any person who was 897
1022+twice previously ordered treated under this section, subsection (i) of 898 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1364-vehicle in private use, which (A) has a gross vehicle weight rating of
1365-twenty-six thousand and one pounds or more, or a gross combination
1366-weight rating of twenty-six thousand and one pounds or more, inclusive
1367-of a towed unit or units with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than
1368-ten thousand pounds; (B) is designed to transport sixteen or more
1369-passengers, including the driver, or is designed to transport more than
1370-ten passengers, including the driver, and is used to transport students
1371-under the age of twenty-one years to and from school; or (C) is
1372-transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded in
1373-accordance with 49 CFR 172, Subpart F, as amended, or any quantity of
1374-a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR Part 73;
1375-(20) "Commercial registration" means the type of registration
1376-required for any motor vehicle designed or used to transport
1377-merchandise, freight or persons in connection with any business
1378-enterprise, unless a more specific type of registration is authorized and
1379-issued by the commissioner for such class of vehicle;
1380-(21) "Commercial trailer" means a trailer used in the conduct of a
1381-business to transport freight, materials or equipment whether or not
1382-permanently affixed to the bed of the trailer;
1383-(22) "Commercial trailer registration" means the type of registration
1384-issued to any commercial trailer;
1385-(23) "Commissioner" includes the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
1386-and any assistant to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles who is
1387-designated and authorized by, and who is acting for, the Commissioner
1388-of Motor Vehicles under a designation; except that the deputy
1389-commissioners of motor vehicles and the Attorney General are deemed,
1390-unless the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles otherwise provides, to be
1391-designated and authorized by, and acting for, the Commissioner of
1392-Motor Vehicles under a designation; Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1394-Public Act No. 24-20 43 of 68
1025+LCO 29 of 35
13951026
1396-(24) "Controlled substance" has the same meaning as provided in
1397-section 21a-240 and the federal laws and regulations incorporated in
1398-chapter 420b;
1399-(25) "Conviction" means an unvacated adjudication of guilt, or a
1400-determination that a person has violated or failed to comply with the
1401-law in a court of original jurisdiction or an authorized administrative
1402-tribunal, an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure
1403-the person's appearance in court, the payment of a fine or court cost, or
1404-violation of a condition of release without bail, regardless of whether or
1405-not the penalty is rebated, suspended or probated;
1406-(26) "Dealer" includes any person actively engaged in buying, selling
1407-or exchanging motor vehicles or trailers who has an established place of
1408-business in this state and who may, incidental to such business, repair
1409-motor vehicles or trailers, or cause them to be repaired by persons in his
1410-or her employ;
1411-(27) "Disqualification" means a withdrawal of the privilege to drive a
1412-commercial motor vehicle, which occurs as a result of (A) any
1413-suspension, revocation, or cancellation by the commissioner of the
1414-privilege to operate a motor vehicle; (B) a determination by the Federal
1415-Highway Administration, under the rules of practice for motor carrier
1416-safety contained in 49 CFR 386, as amended from time to time, that a
1417-person is no longer qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle
1418-under the standards set forth in 49 CFR 391, as amended from time to
1419-time; or (C) the loss of qualification which follows any of the convictions
1420-or administrative actions specified in section 14-44k, as amended by this
1421-act;
1422-(28) "Drive" means to drive, operate or be in physical control of a
1423-motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle being towed by another;
1424-(29) "Driver" means any person who drives, operates or is in physical Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1027+section 17-155y, section 19a-386 or section 21a-284 of the general statutes 899
1028+revised to 1989, or any combination thereof. The court may waive the 900
1029+ineligibility provisions of this subsection for any person, except that the 901
1030+court shall not waive the ineligibility provisions of this subsection for 902
1031+any person charged with a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g, 53a-56b 903
1032+or 53a-60d if, at the time of the offense, such person was operating a 904
1033+commercial vehicle, as defined in section 14-1, as amended by this act, 905
1034+or held a commercial driver's license or a commercial [driver's 906
1035+instruction] learner's permit. 907
1036+Sec. 24. Subsection (a) of section 17b-137a of the general statutes is 908
1037+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 909
1038+1, 2024): 910
1039+(a) The Social Security number of the applicant shall be recorded on 911
1040+each (1) application for a license, certification or permit to engage in a 912
1041+profession or occupation regulated pursuant to the provisions of title 913
1042+19a, 20 or 21; (2) application for a commercial driver's license or 914
1043+commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit completed pursuant 915
1044+to subsection (a) of section 14-44c, as amended by this act; and (3) 916
1045+application for a marriage license made under section 46b-25. 917
1046+Sec. 25. Subsection (c) of section 54-56e of the general statutes is 918
1047+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 919
1048+1, 2024): 920
1049+(c) This section shall not be applicable: (1) To any person charged 921
1050+with (A) a class A felony, (B) a class B felony, except a violation of 922
1051+subdivision (1)or (2) of subsection (a) of section 53a-122 that does not 923
1052+involve the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force 924
1053+against another person, or a violation of subdivision (3) of subsection (a) 925
1054+of section 53a-122 that does not involve the use, attempted use or 926
1055+threatened use of physical force against another person and does not 927
1056+involve a violation by a person who is a public official, as defined in 928
1057+section 1-110, or a state or municipal employee, as defined in section 1-929
1058+110, or (C) a violation of section 53a-70b of the general statutes, revision 930 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1426-Public Act No. 24-20 44 of 68
14271060
1428-control of a commercial motor vehicle, or who is required to hold a
1429-commercial driver's license;
1430-(30) "Driver's license" or "operator's license" means a valid
1431-Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license or a license issued by
1432-another state or foreign jurisdiction authorizing the holder thereof to
1433-operate a motor vehicle on the highways;
1434-(31) "Electric bicycle" means a bicycle equipped with operable foot
1435-pedals and an electric motor of fewer than seven hundred fifty watts of
1436-power that is either a class 1, class 2 or class 3 bicycle. "Electric bicycle"
1437-does not include a dirt bike or an all-terrain vehicle;
1438-(32) "Electric foot scooter" means a device (A) that weighs not more
1439-than seventy-five pounds, (B) that has two or three wheels, handlebars
1440-and a floorboard that can be stood upon while riding, (C) that is
1441-powered by an electric motor and human power, and (D) whose
1442-maximum speed, with or without human propulsion on a paved level
1443-surface, is not more than twenty miles per hour;
1444-(33) "Employee" means any operator of a commercial motor vehicle,
1445-including full-time, regularly employed drivers, casual, intermittent or
1446-occasional drivers, drivers under contract and independent owner-
1447-operator contractors, who, while in the course of operating a commercial
1448-motor vehicle, are either directly employed by, or are under contract to,
1449-an employer;
1450-(34) "Employer" means any person, including the United States, a
1451-state or any political subdivision thereof, who owns or leases a
1452-commercial motor vehicle, or assigns a person to drive a commercial
1453-motor vehicle;
1454-(35) "Farm implement" means a vehicle designed and adapted
1455-exclusively for agricultural, horticultural or livestock-raising operations
1456-and which is not operated on a highway for transporting a pay load or Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1458-Public Act No. 24-20 45 of 68
1063+of 1958, revised to January 1, 2019, or section 14-227a or 14-227m, 931
1064+subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-227n, subdivision (2) 932
1065+of subsection (a) of section 53-21 or section 53a-56b, 53a-60d, 53a-70, 53a-933
1066+70a, 53a-71, except as provided in subdivision (5) of this subsection, 53a-934
1067+72a, 53a-72b, 53a-90a, 53a-196e or 53a-196f, (2) to any person charged 935
1068+with a crime or motor vehicle violation who, as a result of the 936
1069+commission of such crime or motor vehicle violation, causes the death 937
1070+of another person, (3) to any person accused of a family violence crime 938
1071+as defined in section 46b-38a who (A) is eligible for the pretrial family 939
1072+violence education program established under section 46b-38c, or (B) 940
1073+has previously had the pretrial family violence education program 941
1074+invoked in such person's behalf, (4) to any person charged with a 942
1075+violation of section 21a-267, 21a-279 or 21a-279a, who (A) is eligible for 943
1076+the pretrial drug education and community service program established 944
1077+under section 54-56i or the pretrial drug intervention and community 945
1078+service program established under section 54-56q, or (B) has previously 946
1079+had (i) the pretrial drug education program, (ii) the pretrial drug 947
1080+education and community service program established under the 948
1081+provisions of section 54-56i, or (iii) the pretrial drug intervention and 949
1082+community service program established under section 54-56q, invoked 950
1083+on such person's behalf, (5) unless good cause is shown, to (A) any 951
1084+person charged with a class C felony, or (B) any person charged with 952
1085+committing a violation of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 53a-953
1086+71 while such person was less than four years older than the other 954
1087+person, (6) to any person charged with a violation of section 9-359 or 9-955
1088+359a, (7) to any person charged with a motor vehicle violation (A) while 956
1089+operating a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 14-1, as 957
1090+amended by this act, or (B) who holds a commercial driver's license or 958
1091+commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit at the time of the 959
1092+violation, (8) to any person charged with a violation of subdivision (6) 960
1093+of subsection (a) of section 53a-60, (9) to a health care provider or vendor 961
1094+participating in the state's Medicaid program charged with a violation 962
1095+of section 53a-122 or subdivision (3) of subsection (a) of section 53a-123, 963
1096+or (10) to any person charged with a violation of section 15-132a, [15,133] 964
1097+15-133 or 15-140n. 965 Substitute Bill No. 183
14591098
1460-for any other commercial purpose;
1461-(36) "Felony" means any offense, as defined in section 53a-25 and
1462-includes any offense designated as a felony under federal law;
1463-(37) "Fatality" means the death of a person as a result of a motor
1464-vehicle accident;
1465-(38) "Foreign jurisdiction" means any jurisdiction other than a state of
1466-the United States;
1467-(39) "Fuels" means (A) all products commonly or commercially
1468-known or sold as gasoline, including casinghead and absorption or
1469-natural gasoline, regardless of their classification or uses, (B) any liquid
1470-prepared, advertised, offered for sale or sold for use, or commonly and
1471-commercially used, as a fuel in internal combustion engines, which,
1472-when subjected to distillation in accordance with the standard method
1473-of test for distillation of gasoline, naphtha, kerosene and similar
1474-petroleum products by "American Society for Testing Materials Method
1475-D-86", shows not less than ten per cent distilled (recovered) below 347°
1476-Fahrenheit (175° Centigrade) and not less than ninety-five per cent
1477-distilled (recovered) below 464° Fahrenheit (240° Centigrade); provided
1478-the term "fuels" does not include commercial solvents or naphthas
1479-which distill, by "American Society for Testing Materials Method D-86",
1480-not more than nine per cent at 176° Fahrenheit and which have a
1481-distillation range of 150° Fahrenheit, or less, or liquefied gases which
1482-would not exist as liquids at a temperature of 60° Fahrenheit and a
1483-pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute, and (C) any liquid
1484-commonly referred to as "gasohol" which is prepared, advertised,
1485-offered for sale or sold for use, or commonly and commercially used, as
1486-a fuel in internal combustion engines, consisting of a blend of gasoline
1487-and a minimum of ten per cent by volume of ethyl or methyl alcohol;
1488-(40) "Garage" includes every place of business where motor vehicles Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1490-Public Act No. 24-20 46 of 68
1100+LCO 31 of 35
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1492-are, for compensation, received for housing, storage or repair;
1493-(41) "Gross vehicle weight rating" or "GVWR" means the value
1494-specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a
1495-single or a combination (articulated) vehicle. The GVWR of a
1496-combination (articulated) vehicle commonly referred to as the "gross
1497-combination weight rating" or GCWR is the GVWR of the power unit
1498-plus the GVWR of the towed unit or units;
1499-(42) "Gross weight" means the light weight of a vehicle plus the
1500-weight of any load on the vehicle, provided, in the case of a tractor-
1501-trailer unit, "gross weight" means the light weight of the tractor plus the
1502-light weight of the trailer or semitrailer plus the weight of the load on
1503-the vehicle;
1504-(43) "Hazardous materials" has the same meaning as provided in 49
1505-CFR 383.5;
1506-(44) "Head lamp" means a lighting device affixed to the front of a
1507-motor vehicle projecting a high intensity beam which lights the road in
1508-front of the vehicle so that it can proceed safely during the hours of
1509-darkness;
1510-(45) "High-mileage vehicle" means a motor vehicle having the
1511-following characteristics: (A) Not less than three wheels in contact with
1512-the ground; (B) a completely enclosed seat on which the driver sits; (C)
1513-a single or two cylinder, gasoline or diesel engine or an electric-powered
1514-engine; and (D) efficient fuel consumption;
1515-(46) "Highway" includes any state or other public highway, road,
1516-street, avenue, alley, driveway, parkway, place or dedicated roadway
1517-for bus rapid transit service, under the control of the state or any
1518-political subdivision of the state, dedicated, appropriated or opened to
1519-public travel or other use; Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1102+Sec. 26. Subsection (h) of section 54-56g of the general statutes is 966
1103+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 967
1104+1, 2024): 968
1105+(h) The provisions of this section shall not be applicable in the case of 969
1106+any person charged with a violation of section 14-227a or 14-227m or 970
1107+subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-227n (1) while 971
1108+operating a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 14-1, as 972
1109+amended by this act, or (2) who holds a commercial driver's license or 973
1110+commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit at the time of the 974
1111+violation. 975
1112+Sec. 27. Subsection (b) of section 54-56p of the general statutes is 976
1113+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 977
1114+1, 2024): 978
1115+(b) This section shall not be applicable to any person (1) who, at the 979
1116+time of the motor vehicle violation, holds a commercial driver's license 980
1117+or commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit or is operating a 981
1118+commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 14-1, as amended by this 982
1119+act, or (2) charged with a motor vehicle violation causing serious injury 983
1120+or death, a motor vehicle violation classified as a felony unless good 984
1121+cause is shown, or a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g or 14-296aa. 985
1122+Sec. 28. Subsection (a) of section 54-56r of the 2024 supplement to the 986
1123+general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu 987
1124+thereof (Effective October 1, 2024): 988
1125+(a) (1) There is established a pretrial impaired driving intervention 989
1126+program for persons charged with a violation of section 14-227a, 14-990
1127+227g, 14-227m, 14-227n, subsection (d) of section 15-133 or section 15-991
1128+140n. The program shall consist of a twelve-session alcohol education 992
1129+component or a substance use treatment component of not less than 993
1130+fifteen sessions, and may also include a victim impact component, as 994
1131+ordered by the court pursuant to subsection (d) of this section. 995
1132+(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person: 996 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1521-Public Act No. 24-20 47 of 68
15221134
1523-(47) "Imminent hazard" means the existence of a condition that
1524-presents a substantial likelihood that death, serious illness, severe
1525-personal injury or a substantial endangerment to health, property, or the
1526-environment may occur before the reasonably foreseeable completion
1527-date of a formal proceeding begun to lessen the risk of that death, illness,
1528-injury or endangerment;
1529-(48) "Intersecting highway" includes any public highway which joins
1530-another at an angle whether or not it crosses the other;
1531-(49) "Light weight" means the weight of an unloaded motor vehicle
1532-as ordinarily equipped and ready for use, exclusive of the weight of the
1533-operator of the motor vehicle;
1534-(50) "Limited access highway" means a state highway so designated
1535-under the provisions of section 13b-27;
1536-(51) "Local authorities" includes the board of aldermen, common
1537-council, chief of police, warden and burgesses, board of selectmen or
1538-other officials having authority for the enactment or enforcement of
1539-traffic regulations within their respective towns, cities or boroughs;
1540-(52) "Low-speed vehicle" has the same meaning as provided in 49
1541-CFR 571.3, as amended from time to time;
1542-[(52)] (53) "Maintenance vehicle" means any vehicle in use by the state
1543-or by any town, city, borough or district, any state bridge or parkway
1544-authority or any public service company, as defined in section 16-1, in
1545-the maintenance of public highways or bridges and facilities located
1546-within the limits of public highways or bridges;
1547-[(53)] (54) "Manufacturer" means (A) a person, whether a resident or
1548-nonresident, engaged in the business of constructing or assembling new
1549-motor vehicles of a type required to be registered by the commissioner,
1550-for operation upon any highway, except a utility trailer, which are Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1552-Public Act No. 24-20 48 of 68
1137+(A) Who has been placed in the pretrial impaired driving intervention 997
1138+program under this section or the pretrial alcohol education program 998
1139+established under section 54-56g, as amended by this act, within ten 999
1140+years immediately preceding the application; 1000
1141+(B) Who has been convicted of a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g, 1001
1142+14-227m, 14-227n, 15-132a, subsection (d) of section 15-133 or section 15-1002
1143+140l, 15-140n, 53a-56b or 53a-60d; 1003
1144+(C) Who has been convicted in any other state at any time of an 1004
1145+offense the essential elements of which are substantially the same as any 1005
1146+statutory provision set forth in subparagraph (B) of this subdivision; 1006
1147+(D) Who is charged with a violation of section 14-227a, 14-227g, 14-1007
1148+227m or 14-227n (i) and held a commercial driver's license or 1008
1149+commercial [driver's instruction] learner's permit at the time of the 1009
1150+violation; or (ii) while operating a commercial motor vehicle, as defined 1010
1151+in section 14-1, as amended by this act; or 1011
1152+(3) Whose alleged violation caused the serious physical injury, as 1012
1153+defined in section 53a-3, of another person, unless good cause is shown. 1013
1154+Sec. 29. Subsection (b) of section 14-212e of the general statutes is 1014
1155+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 1015
1156+2024): 1016
1157+(b) The council shall be comprised of the following members: The 1017
1158+Commissioners of Transportation, [Public Safety] Emergency Services 1018
1159+and Public Protection and Motor Vehicles, or their designees; the 1019
1160+president of the Connecticut Employees Union Independent, or such 1020
1161+person's designee; the president of the Connecticut State Police Union, 1021
1162+or such person's designee; and a representative of the Connecticut 1022
1163+Construction Industries Association, designated by the president of said 1023
1164+association. Appointees should be persons with knowledge and 1024
1165+experience concerning highway work zones. Appointments to the 1025
1166+council shall be made not later than November 1, 2008. The chairperson 1026
1167+of the council shall be appointed by the Governor and shall convene the 1027 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1554-offered for sale in this state, or (B) a person who distributes new motor
1555-vehicles to new car dealers licensed in this state;
1556-[(54)] (55) "Median divider" means an intervening space or physical
1557-barrier or clearly indicated dividing section separating traffic lanes
1558-provided for vehicles proceeding in opposite directions;
1559-[(55)] (56) "Modified antique motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle
1560-twenty years old or older which has been modified for safe road use,
1561-including, but not limited to, modifications to the drive train,
1562-suspension, braking system and safety or comfort apparatus;
1563-[(56)] (57) "Motor bus" includes any motor vehicle, except a taxicab,
1564-as defined in section 13b-95, operated in whole or in part on any street
1565-or highway in a manner affording a means of transportation by
1566-indiscriminately receiving or discharging passengers, or running on a
1567-regular route or over any portion of a regular route or between fixed
1568-termini;
1569-[(57)] (58) "Motor home" means a vehicular unit designed to provide
1570-living quarters and necessary amenities which are built into an integral
1571-part of, or permanently attached to, a truck or van chassis;
1572-[(58)] (59) "Motor-driven cycle" means any of the following vehicles
1573-that have a seat height of not less than twenty-six inches and a motor
1574-having a capacity of less than fifty cubic centimeters piston
1575-displacement: (A) A motorcycle, other than an autocycle; (B) a motor
1576-scooter; or (C) a bicycle with attached motor, except an electric bicycle;
1577-[(59)] (60) "Motor vehicle" means any vehicle propelled or drawn by
1578-any nonmuscular power, [except] including a low-speed vehicle. "Motor
1579-vehicle" does not include aircraft, motor boats, road rollers, baggage
1580-trucks used about railroad stations or other mass transit facilities,
1581-electric battery-operated wheel chairs when operated by persons with
1582-physical disabilities at speeds not exceeding fifteen miles per hour, golf Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1170+LCO 33 of 35
15851171
1586-carts operated on highways solely for the purpose of crossing from one
1587-part of the golf course to another, golf-cart-type vehicles operated on
1588-roads or highways on the grounds of state institutions by state
1589-employees, agricultural tractors, farm implements, such vehicles as run
1590-only on rails or tracks, self-propelled snow plows, snow blowers and
1591-lawn mowers, when used for the purposes for which they were
1592-designed and operated at speeds not exceeding four miles per hour,
1593-whether or not the operator rides on or walks behind such equipment,
1594-motor-driven cycles, as defined in section 14-286, special mobile
1595-equipment, as defined in section 14-165, mini-motorcycles, as defined in
1596-section 14-289j, electric bicycles, electric foot scooters and any other
1597-vehicle not suitable for operation on a highway;
1598-[(60)] (61) "Motorcycle" means (A) an autocycle, as defined in this
1599-section, or (B) a motor vehicle, with or without a side car, that has (i) not
1600-more than three wheels in contact with the ground, (ii) a saddle or seat
1601-which the rider straddles or a platform on which the rider stands, and
1602-(iii) handlebars with which the rider controls the movement of the
1603-vehicle. "Motorcycle" does not include a motor-driven cycle, an electric
1604-bicycle or an electric foot scooter;
1605-[(61)] (62) "National Driver Registry" or "NDR" means the licensing
1606-information system and database operated by the National Highway
1607-Traffic Safety Administration and established pursuant to the National
1608-Driver Registry Act of 1982, as amended;
1609-[(62)] (63) "New motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, the equitable
1610-or legal title to which has never been transferred by a manufacturer,
1611-distributor or dealer to an ultimate consumer;
1612-[(63)] (64) "Nonresident" means any person whose legal residence is
1613-in a state other than Connecticut or in a foreign country;
1614-[(64)] (65) "Nonresident commercial driver's license" or "nonresident Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1172+first meeting of the council not later than December 1, 2008. 1028
1173+Sec. 30. Subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 14-10 of the general 1029
1174+statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof 1030
1175+(Effective October 1, 2024): 1031
1176+(2) "Motor vehicle record" means any record that pertains to an 1032
1177+operator's license, instruction or learner's permit, identity card, 1033
1178+registration, certificate of title or any other document issued by the 1034
1179+Department of Motor Vehicles. "Motor vehicle record" does not include 1035
1180+any record relating to vessels and certificates of title for vessels, as 1036
1181+provided in section 15-210; 1037
1182+Sec. 31. Subsection (c) of section 14-36d of the general statutes is 1038
1183+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1039
1184+1, 2024): 1040
1185+(c) The commissioner may issue, renew or duplicate a license, an 1041
1186+instruction or learner's permit or an identity card pursuant to this title 1042
1187+or section 1-1h by any method that the commissioner deems to be secure 1043
1188+and efficient. If the commissioner determines that an applicant has met 1044
1189+all conditions for such issuance, renewal or duplication, the 1045
1190+commissioner may require that such license, instruction or learner's 1046
1191+permit or identity card be produced at a centralized location and mailed 1047
1192+to the applicant. The commissioner may issue a temporary license, 1048
1193+instruction or learner's permit or identity card for use by the applicant 1049
1194+for the period prior to the applicant's receipt of the permanent license, 1050
1195+instruction or learner's permit or identity card. Such temporary license, 1051
1196+instruction or learner's permit or identity card shall not be required to 1052
1197+contain a photograph or digital image of the applicant as specified in 1053
1198+subdivision (8) of subsection (a) of section 14-36h. Such temporary 1054
1199+license, instruction or learner's permit or identity card shall have an 1055
1200+expiration date not later than thirty days after the date of issuance and 1056
1201+shall remain valid until the earlier of such expiration date or the date the 1057
1202+applicant receives such license, instruction or learner's permit or 1058
1203+identity card. 1059 Substitute Bill No. 183
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1618-CDL" means a commercial driver's license issued by a state to an
1619-individual who resides in a foreign jurisdiction;
1620-[(65)] (66) "Nonskid device" means any device applied to the tires,
1621-wheels, axles or frame of a motor vehicle for the purpose of increasing
1622-the traction of the motor vehicle;
1623-[(66)] (67) "Number plate" means any sign or marker furnished by the
1624-commissioner on which is displayed the registration number assigned
1625-to a motor vehicle by the commissioner;
1626-[(67)] (68) "Officer" includes any constable, state marshal, inspector of
1627-motor vehicles, state policeman or other official authorized to make
1628-arrests or to serve process, provided the officer is in uniform or displays
1629-the officer's badge of office in a conspicuous place when making an
1630-arrest;
1631-[(68)] (69) "Operator" means any person who operates a motor vehicle
1632-or who steers or directs the course of a motor vehicle being towed by
1633-another motor vehicle and includes a driver;
1634-[(69)] (70) "Out-of-service order" means an order (A) issued by a
1635-person having inspection authority, as defined in regulations adopted
1636-by the commissioner pursuant to section 14-163c, or by an authorized
1637-official of the United States Department of Transportation Federal
1638-Motor Carrier Safety Administration pursuant to any provision of
1639-federal law, to prohibit any motor vehicle specified in subsection (a) of
1640-section 14-163c from being operated on any highway, or to prohibit a
1641-driver from operating any such motor vehicle, or (B) issued by the
1642-United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier
1643-Safety Administration, pursuant to any provision of federal law, to
1644-prohibit any motor carrier, as defined in Section 386.2 of Title 49 of the
1645-Code of Federal Regulations, from engaging in commercial motor
1646-vehicle operations; Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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16471207
1648-Public Act No. 24-20 51 of 68
1208+Sec. 32. Subsection (a) of section 14-42a of the general statutes is 1060
1209+repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1061
1210+1, 2024): 1062
1211+(a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Commissioner of 1063
1212+Administrative Services shall enter into an agreement with one or more 1064
1213+federally designated organ and tissue procurement organizations to 1065
1214+provide to such organizations access to the names, dates of birth and 1066
1215+other pertinent information of holders of operator's licenses, instruction 1067
1216+or learner's permits and identity cards issued pursuant to section 1-1h 1068
1217+who have registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles an intent 1069
1218+to become organ and tissue donors. Such access shall be provided in a 1070
1219+manner and form to be determined by the commissioners, following 1071
1220+consultation with such organizations, and may include electronic 1072
1221+transmission of initial information and periodic updating of 1073
1222+information. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall not charge a fee 1074
1223+for such access pursuant to section 14-50a, but may charge such 1075
1224+organizations reasonable administrative costs. Information provided to 1076
1225+such organizations shall be used solely for identifying such holders as 1077
1226+organ and tissue donors. 1078
1227+This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following
1228+sections:
16491229
1650-[(70)] (71) "Owner" means any person holding title to a motor vehicle,
1651-or having the legal right to register the same, including purchasers
1652-under conditional bills of sale;
1653-[(71)] (72) "Parked vehicle" means a motor vehicle in a stationary
1654-position within the limits of a public highway;
1655-[(72)] (73) "Passenger and commercial motor vehicle" means a motor
1656-vehicle used for private passenger and commercial purposes which is
1657-eligible for combination registration;
1658-[(73)] (74) "Passenger motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle used for
1659-the private transportation of persons and their personal belongings,
1660-designed to carry occupants in comfort and safety, with a capacity of
1661-carrying not more than ten passengers including the operator thereof;
1662-[(74)] (75) "Passenger registration" means the type of registration
1663-issued to a passenger motor vehicle unless a more specific type of
1664-registration is authorized and issued by the commissioner for such class
1665-of vehicle;
1666-[(75)] (76) "Person" includes any individual, corporation, limited
1667-liability company, association, copartnership, company, firm, business
1668-trust or other aggregation of individuals but does not include the state
1669-or any political subdivision thereof, unless the context clearly states or
1670-requires;
1671-[(76)] (77) "Pick-up truck" means a motor vehicle with an enclosed
1672-forward passenger compartment and an open rearward compartment
1673-used for the transportation of property;
1674-[(77)] (78) "Pneumatic tires" means tires inflated or inflatable with air;
1675-[(78)] (79) "Pole trailer" means a trailer which is (A) intended for
1676-transporting long or irregularly shaped loads such as poles, logs, pipes Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1230+Section 1 October 1, 2024 New section
1231+Sec. 2 October 1, 2024 14-15d
1232+Sec. 3 from passage New section
1233+Sec. 4 October 1, 2024 14-35
1234+Sec. 5 October 1, 2024 14-52a(a)
1235+Sec. 6 October 1, 2024 14-67l
1236+Sec. 7 October 1, 2024 14-69
1237+Sec. 8 October 1, 2024 14-73
1238+Sec. 9 October 1, 2024 14-79
1239+Sec. 10 July 1, 2024 14-103a
1240+Sec. 11 July 1, 2024 14-276a(b)
1241+Sec. 12 October 1, 2024 New section
1242+Sec. 13 October 1, 2024 14-44c
1243+Sec. 14 October 1, 2024 13b-118(h) Substitute Bill No. 183
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1678-Public Act No. 24-20 52 of 68
16791245
1680-or structural members, which loads are capable of sustaining
1681-themselves as beams between supporting connections, and (B) designed
1682-to be drawn by a motor vehicle and attached or secured directly to the
1683-motor vehicle by any means including a reach, pole or boom;
1684-[(79)] (80) "Public passenger endorsement" means an endorsement
1685-issued to an individual, which authorizes such individual to transport
1686-passengers, including, but not limited to, passengers who are students
1687-in accordance with subsection (b) or (c) of section 14-36a;
1688-[(80)] (81) "Recreational vehicle" includes the camper, camp trailer
1689-and motor home classes of vehicles;
1690-[(81)] (82) "Registration" includes the certificate of motor vehicle
1691-registration and the number plate or plates used in connection with such
1692-registration;
1693-[(82)] (83) "Registration number" means the identifying number or
1694-letters, or both, assigned by the commissioner to a motor vehicle;
1695-[(83)] (84) "Resident", for the purpose of registering motor vehicles,
1696-includes any person who is a legal resident of this state, as the
1697-commissioner may presume from the fact that such person occupies a
1698-place of dwelling in this state for more than six months in a year, or any
1699-person, firm or corporation owning or leasing a motor vehicle used or
1700-operated in intrastate business in this state, or a firm or corporation
1701-having its principal office or place of business in this state;
1702-[(84)] (85) "School bus" means any school bus, as defined in section
1703-14-275, including a commercial motor vehicle used to transport
1704-preschool, elementary school or secondary school students from home
1705-to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events,
1706-but does not include a bus used as a common carrier;
1707-[(85)] (86) "Second" violation or "subsequent" violation means an Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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17081247
1709-Public Act No. 24-20 53 of 68
1248+Sec. 15 October 1, 2024 14-1(87)
1249+Sec. 16 October 1, 2024 14-36l(a)
1250+Sec. 17 October 1, 2024 14-44a(b)
1251+Sec. 18 October 1, 2024 14-44e(b)
1252+Sec. 19 October 1, 2024 14-44e(g) and (h)
1253+Sec. 20 October 1, 2024 14-44i(b)
1254+Sec. 21 October 1, 2024 14-44k(h)
1255+Sec. 22 October 1, 2024 14-44k(k)
1256+Sec. 23 October 1, 2024 17a-696(a)
1257+Sec. 24 October 1, 2024 17b-137a(a)
1258+Sec. 25 October 1, 2024 54-56e(c)
1259+Sec. 26 October 1, 2024 54-56g(h)
1260+Sec. 27 October 1, 2024 54-56p(b)
1261+Sec. 28 October 1, 2024 54-56r(a)
1262+Sec. 29 July 1, 2024 14-212e(b)
1263+Sec. 30 October 1, 2024 14-10(a)(2)
1264+Sec. 31 October 1, 2024 14-36d(c)
1265+Sec. 32 October 1, 2024 14-42a(a)
17101266
1711-offense committed not more than three years after the date of an arrest
1712-which resulted in a previous conviction for a violation of the same
1713-statutory provision, except in the case of a violation of section 14-215,
1714-14-224, 14-227a or 14-227m, "second" violation or "subsequent" violation
1715-means an offense committed not more than ten years after the date of an
1716-arrest which resulted in a previous conviction for a violation of the same
1717-statutory provision;
1718-[(86)] (87) "Semitrailer" means any trailer type vehicle designed and
1719-used in conjunction with a motor vehicle so that some part of its own
1720-weight and load rests on or is carried by another vehicle;
1721-[(87)] (88) "Serious traffic violation" means a conviction of any of the
1722-following offenses: (A) Excessive speeding, involving a single offense in
1723-which the speed is fifteen miles per hour or more above the posted
1724-speed limit, in violation of section 14-218a or 14-219; (B) reckless driving
1725-in violation of section 14-222; (C) following too closely in violation of
1726-section 14-240 or 14-240a; (D) improper or erratic lane changes, in
1727-violation of section 14-236; (E) using a hand-held mobile telephone or
1728-other electronic device or typing, reading or sending text or a text
1729-message with or from a mobile telephone or mobile electronic device in
1730-violation of subsection (e) of section 14-296aa while operating a
1731-commercial motor vehicle; (F) driving a commercial motor vehicle
1732-without a valid commercial driver's license in violation of section 14-36a
1733-or 14-44a, as amended by this act; (G) failure to carry a commercial
1734-driver's license in violation of section 14-44a, as amended by this act; (H)
1735-failure to have the proper class of license or endorsement, or violation
1736-of a license restriction in violation of section 14-44a, as amended by this
1737-act; or (I) a violation of any provision of chapter 248, by an operator who
1738-holds a commercial driver's license or instruction permit that results in
1739-the death of another person;
1740-[(88)] (89) "Service bus" includes any vehicle except a vanpool vehicle
1741-or a school bus designed and regularly used to carry ten or more Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1267+Statement of Legislative Commissioners:
1268+In Section 1(d), subdivision and subparagraph designators were added
1269+and provisions reordered for clarity; in Section 2(a), "received
1270+documents" was changed to "application" for accuracy; Section 2(b)(4)
1271+was rewritten for consistency; in Section 4(d), "his" was changed to "such
1272+dealer's" for consistency; Section 6 was rewritten for clarity; and Sections
1273+30 to 32, inclusive, were added to conform with the changes being made
1274+in Section 13.
17421275
1743-Public Act No. 24-20 54 of 68
1744-
1745-passengers when used in private service for the transportation of
1746-persons without charge to the individual;
1747-[(89)] (90) "Service car" means any motor vehicle used by a
1748-manufacturer, dealer or repairer for emergency motor vehicle repairs on
1749-the highways of this state, for towing or for the transportation of
1750-necessary persons, tools and materials to and from the scene of such
1751-emergency repairs or towing;
1752-[(90)] (91) "Shoulder" means that portion of a highway immediately
1753-adjacent and contiguous to the travel lanes or main traveled portion of
1754-the roadway;
1755-[(91)] (92) "Solid tires" means tires of rubber, or other elastic material
1756-approved by the Commissioner of Transportation, which do not depend
1757-on confined air for the support of the load;
1758-[(92)] (93) "Spot lamp" or "spot light" means a lighting device
1759-projecting a high intensity beam, the direction of which can be readily
1760-controlled for special or emergency lighting as distinguished from
1761-ordinary road illumination;
1762-[(93)] (94) "State" means any state of the United States and the District
1763-of Columbia unless the context indicates a more specific reference to the
1764-state of Connecticut;
1765-[(94)] (95) "Stop" means complete cessation of movement;
1766-[(95)] (96) "Student" means any person under the age of twenty-one
1767-years who is attending a preprimary, primary or secondary school
1768-program of education;
1769-[(96)] (97) "Tail lamp" means a lighting device affixed to the rear of a
1770-motor vehicle showing a red light to the rear and indicating the presence
1771-of the motor vehicle when viewed from behind; Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1772-
1773-Public Act No. 24-20 55 of 68
1774-
1775-[(97)] (98) "Tank vehicle" means any commercial motor vehicle
1776-designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material within a tank that
1777-is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or its
1778-chassis, which includes, but is not limited to, a cargo tank and portable
1779-tank, as defined in 49 CFR 383.5, as amended, provided it does not
1780-include a portable tank with a rated capacity not to exceed one thousand
1781-gallons;
1782-[(98)] (99) "Tractor" or "truck tractor" means a motor vehicle designed
1783-and used for drawing a semitrailer;
1784-[(99)] (100) "Tractor-trailer unit" means a combination of a tractor and
1785-a trailer or a combination of a tractor and a semitrailer;
1786-[(100)] (101) "Trailer" means any rubber-tired vehicle without motive
1787-power drawn or propelled by a motor vehicle;
1788-[(101)] (102) "Truck" means a motor vehicle designed, used or
1789-maintained primarily for the transportation of property;
1790-[(102)] (103) "Ultimate consumer" means, with respect to a motor
1791-vehicle, the first person, other than a dealer, who in good faith purchases
1792-the motor vehicle for purposes other than resale;
1793-[(103)] (104) "United States" means the fifty states and the District of
1794-Columbia;
1795-[(104)] (105) "Used motor vehicle" includes any motor vehicle which
1796-has been previously separately registered by an ultimate consumer;
1797-[(105)] (106) "Utility trailer" means a trailer designed and used to
1798-transport personal property, materials or equipment, whether or not
1799-permanently affixed to the bed of the trailer;
1800-[(106)] (107) "Vanpool vehicle" includes all motor vehicles, the
1801-primary purpose of which is the daily transportation, on a prearranged Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1802-
1803-Public Act No. 24-20 56 of 68
1804-
1805-nonprofit basis, of individuals between home and work, and which: (A)
1806-If owned by or leased to a person, or to an employee of the person, or to
1807-an employee of a local, state or federal government unit or agency
1808-located in Connecticut, are manufactured and equipped in such manner
1809-as to provide a seating capacity of at least seven but not more than
1810-fifteen individuals, or (B) if owned by or leased to a regional ride-
1811-sharing organization in the state recognized by the Commissioner of
1812-Transportation, are manufactured and equipped in such manner as to
1813-provide a seating capacity of at least six but not more than nineteen
1814-individuals;
1815-[(107)] (108) "Vehicle" includes any device suitable for the
1816-conveyance, drawing or other transportation of persons or property,
1817-whether operated on wheels, runners, a cushion of air or by any other
1818-means. The term does not include devices propelled or drawn by human
1819-power or devices used exclusively on tracks;
1820-[(108)] (109) "Vehicle identification number" or "VIN" means a series
1821-of Arabic numbers and Roman letters that is assigned to each new motor
1822-vehicle that is manufactured within or imported into the United States,
1823-in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 565, unless another
1824-sequence of numbers and letters has been assigned to a motor vehicle
1825-by the commissioner, in accordance with the provisions of section 14-
1826-149;
1827-[(109)] (110) "Wrecker" means a vehicle which is registered, designed,
1828-equipped and used for the purposes of towing or transporting wrecked
1829-or disabled motor vehicles for compensation or for related purposes by
1830-a person, firm or corporation licensed in accordance with the provisions
1831-of subpart (D) of part III of this chapter or a vehicle contracted for the
1832-consensual towing or transporting of one or more motor vehicles to or
1833-from a place of sale, purchase, salvage or repair.
1834-Sec. 36. Subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 14-390f of the Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1835-
1836-Public Act No. 24-20 57 of 68
1837-
1838-general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
1839-thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
1840-(1) "All-terrain vehicle" means any three or more wheeled motorized
1841-vehicle, generally characterized by large, low-pressure tires, a seat
1842-designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering,
1843-which is intended for off-road use by an individual rider on various
1844-types of nonpaved terrain. [Such vehicles do] "All-terrain vehicle" does
1845-not include trail bikes, golf carts, agricultural tractors, farm implements,
1846-[and] construction machines and low-speed vehicles;
1847-Sec. 37. Subsection (b) of section 14-66 of the general statutes is
1848-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1849-1, 2024):
1850-(b) The commissioner, or an inspector authorized by the
1851-commissioner, shall examine each wrecker, including its number,
1852-equipment and identification, and shall determine the mechanical
1853-condition of such wrecker and whether or not it is properly equipped to
1854-do the work intended. A wrecker shall be deemed properly equipped if
1855-there are flashing yellow lights installed and mounted on such wrecker
1856-that (1) show in all directions at all times, and (2) are as close to the back
1857-of the cab of such wrecker as practicable. Such lights shall be in
1858-operation when such wrecker is towing a vehicle and when such
1859-wrecker is at the scene of an accident or the location of a disabled motor
1860-vehicle. In addition, each wrecker shall be equipped with a spot light
1861-mounted so that its beam of light is directed toward the hoisting
1862-equipment in the rear of such wrecker. The hoisting equipment of each
1863-wrecker shall be of sufficient capacity to perform the service intended
1864-and shall be securely mounted to the frame of such vehicle. A fire
1865-extinguisher shall be carried at all times on each wrecker which shall be
1866-in proper working condition, mounted in a permanent bracket on each
1867-wrecker and have a minimum rating of eight bc. A set of three flares in
1868-operating condition shall be carried at all times on each wrecker and Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1869-
1870-Public Act No. 24-20 58 of 68
1871-
1872-shall be used between the periods of one-half hour after sunset and one-
1873-half hour before sunrise when the wrecker is parked on a highway while
1874-making emergency repairs or preparing to pick up a disabled vehicle to
1875-remove it from a highway or adjoining property. No registrant or
1876-operator of any wrecker shall offer to give any gratuities or inducements
1877-of any kind to any police officer or other person in order to obtain
1878-towing business or recommendations for towing or storage of, or
1879-estimating repairs to, disabled vehicles. No licensee shall require the
1880-owner to sign a contract for the repair or storage of such owner's
1881-damaged vehicle as part of the towing consideration or to sign an order
1882-for the repair of, or authorization for estimating repairs to such vehicle,
1883-until the tow job has been completed. No licensee shall tow a vehicle in
1884-such a negligent manner as to cause further damage to the vehicle being
1885-towed. No licensee shall knowingly permit any person to occupy a
1886-vehicle while the vehicle is being towed. Nothing in this subsection shall
1887-be construed to prohibit the licensee and owner of the damaged vehicle
1888-from entering into an agreement for the repair or storage of such vehicle
1889-upon the completion of the tow job.
1890-Sec. 38. (Effective from passage) (a) Not later than September 1, 2024,
1891-the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall review, and amend or revise
1892-as necessary, any regulation, internal procedure or policy and any other
1893-guidance provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles to the owners
1894-or operators of school buses regarding the operation and inspection of
1895-school buses to ensure such regulations, procedures or policies and
1896-guidance (1) promote adherence to subsection (b) of section 14-277 of
1897-the general statutes and the regulations adopted under section 22a-174
1898-of the general statutes, and (2) do not explicitly or implicitly require a
1899-school bus to idle in excess of three minutes during the performance of
1900-a daily vehicle inspection.
1901-(b) Not later than September 1, 2024, the commissioner shall provide
1902-guidance to the owners or operators of school buses that identifies the Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
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1904-Public Act No. 24-20 59 of 68
1905-
1906-portions of a daily vehicle inspection that could be performed while the
1907-school bus is in accessory mode or while the engine is turned off and
1908-post such guidance on the department's Internet web site.
1909-Sec. 39. Subsection (f) of section 13a-26 of the 2024 supplement to the
1910-general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
1911-thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
1912-(f) The provisions of this part restricting the use and accommodation
1913-of motor vehicle traffic on parkways to noncommercial vehicles shall
1914-not apply to use of the Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways by (1)
1915-taxicabs, as defined in section 13b-95, (2) vanpool vehicles, as defined in
1916-section 14-1, as amended by this act, (3) service buses, service buses for
1917-students with special needs, or two-axle, four-wheeled type II,
1918-registered school buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of ten
1919-thousand pounds or less, which are owned by or under contract to a
1920-public, private or religious school or public school district and which are
1921-engaged in the transportation of school children to and from school or
1922-school activities, provided (A) such service buses conform to the
1923-regulations establishing the maximum weight, length, height or width
1924-of vehicles permitted to use such parkways; (B) such school buses are
1925-not more than ninety-eight inches high, eighty-four inches wide and two
1926-hundred three inches long; and (C) such service buses for students with
1927-special needs are not more than one hundred twenty inches high, ninety
1928-inches wide and two hundred eighty-eight inches long, (4) vehicles with
1929-a gross vehicle weight rating of seven thousand five hundred pounds or
1930-less, even if such vehicles contain any branding, advertising or logos
1931-thereon, or (5) commercial motor vehicles used by an automobile club
1932-or association, licensed in accordance with the provisions of section 14-
1933-67, solely for the purpose of providing roadside assistance to vehicles
1934-located on the parkway, provided such commercial motor vehicles
1935-[confirm] conform to the regulations establishing the maximum length,
1936-height or width of vehicles permitted to use such parkways. The Office Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1937-
1938-Public Act No. 24-20 60 of 68
1939-
1940-of the State Traffic Administration shall adopt regulations, in
1941-accordance with chapter 54, establishing the maximum allowable length
1942-and height for any vanpool vehicle using said Merritt and Wilbur Cross
1943-Parkways and reducing the maximum weight, length, height or width
1944-of, or limiting the registration classes of, motor vehicles permitted to use
1945-such parkways, in order to fully carry out the prohibition on the
1946-operation of commercial motor vehicles on such parkways.
1947-Sec. 40. Section 14-275d of the general statutes is repealed and the
1948-following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective January 1, 2025):
1949-(a) The Department of Motor Vehicles shall administer a program to
1950-provide funding to offset a portion of sales tax on the purchase of school
1951-buses equipped with [3-point lap/shoulder] three-point lap and
1952-shoulder seat safety belts installed during the manufacture of such
1953-buses. [From July 1, 2011, to December 31, 2017, inclusive] On and after
1954-October 1, 2025, a local or regional school district may submit an
1955-application to the department, on a form provided by said department,
1956-which shall include a proposed agreement between such district and a
1957-private carrier under contract with such district for the provision of
1958-transportation of school children. Such agreement shall require such
1959-carrier to provide the district with at least one but not more than fifty
1960-school buses, each of which shall be equipped with such seat safety
1961-belts, and shall include a request by such carrier for funds in an amount
1962-equal to fifty per cent of the sales tax paid by the carrier for the purchase
1963-of any such bus purchased on or after [July 1, 2011] October 1, 2025. Such
1964-agreement shall be contingent upon approval of the application and the
1965-payment of such amount by the department. The department shall make
1966-any such payments with funds available from the school bus seat belt
1967-account established pursuant to subsection (a) of section 14-50b.
1968-(b) A school district participating in the program shall provide
1969-written notice concerning the availability and proper use of such seat
1970-safety belts to a parent or legal guardian of each student who will be Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
1971-
1972-Public Act No. 24-20 61 of 68
1973-
1974-transported on such school bus. A school district shall instruct such
1975-students on the proper use, fastening and unfastening of such seat safety
1976-belts.
1977-(c) No local or regional school district, carrier with whom a local or
1978-regional school district has contracted for the transportation of students,
1979-or operator of a school bus shall be liable for damages for injury
1980-resulting solely from a student's use, misuse or failure to use a seat
1981-safety belt installed on a school bus used in the program established
1982-under this section.
1983-(d) The Department of Motor Vehicles, in collaboration with the
1984-Department of Education, shall inform local and regional school
1985-districts annually of the program established pursuant to subsection (a)
1986-of this section and how to apply to such program.
1987-[(d)] (e) During the [2018] 2030 regular session of the General
1988-Assembly, the joint standing committees of the General Assembly
1989-having cognizance of matters relating to transportation and education
1990-shall conduct a joint public hearing on the level of participation in such
1991-program and its effectiveness with respect to the use of such seat safety
1992-belts. [Not later than March 1, 2018, the joint standing committees shall
1993-make a recommendation to the General Assembly concerning the
1994-continuation of such program.]
1995-Sec. 41. (NEW) (Effective July 1, 2024) The owner of a commercial
1996-motor vehicle that is powered primarily through the use of an electric
1997-battery shall be granted a weight tolerance exemption of two thousand
1998-pounds from the gross, total axle, total tandem or bridge formula weight
1999-limits established by section 14-267a of the general statutes. Such
2000-exemption shall be granted by any official or law enforcement officer
2001-authorized to enforce the provisions of section 14-267a of the general
2002-statutes. Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
2003-
2004-Public Act No. 24-20 62 of 68
2005-
2006-Sec. 42. Subsection (e) of section 14-49 of the general statutes is
2007-repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
2008-1, 2024):
2009-(e) (1) For the registration of a passenger motor vehicle used in part
2010-for commercial purposes, except any pick-up truck having a gross
2011-vehicle weight rating of less than twelve thousand five hundred
2012-pounds, the commissioner shall charge a triennial fee of one hundred
2013-thirty-two dollars and shall issue combination registration to such
2014-vehicle. Any individual who is sixty-five years of age or older may, at
2015-such individual's discretion, renew the combination registration of such
2016-vehicle owned by such individual for either a one-year period or the
2017-registration period as determined by the commissioner pursuant to
2018-subsection (a) of section 14-22. (2) For the registration of a school bus,
2019-the commissioner shall charge an annual fee of one hundred seven
2020-dollars for a type I school bus and sixty-four dollars for a type II school
2021-bus. (3) For the registration of a motor vehicle when used in part for
2022-commercial purposes and as a passenger motor vehicle or of a motor
2023-vehicle having a seating capacity greater than ten and not used for the
2024-conveyance of passengers for hire, the commissioner shall charge a
2025-biennial fee for gross weight as for commercial registration, as outlined
2026-in section 14-47, plus the sum of fourteen dollars and shall issue
2027-combination registration to such vehicle. (4) Each vehicle registered as
2028-combination shall be issued a number plate bearing the word
2029-"combination". No vehicle registered as combination may have a gross
2030-vehicle weight rating in excess of twelve thousand five hundred
2031-pounds. (5) For the registration of a pick-up truck having a gross vehicle
2032-weight rating of less than twelve thousand five hundred pounds that is
2033-not used in part for commercial purposes, the commissioner shall
2034-charge a triennial fee for gross weight as for commercial registration, as
2035-provided in section 14-47, plus the sum of twenty-one dollars [. The
2036-commissioner may] and shall issue combination registration to such
2037-pick-up truck, except the commissioner shall issue passenger Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
2038-
2039-Public Act No. 24-20 63 of 68
2040-
2041-registration to any [such vehicle with] pick-up truck having a gross
2042-vehicle weight rating of eight thousand five hundred fifty pounds or
2043-less that is not used in part for commercial purposes.
2044-Sec. 43. Subsections (a) and (b) of section 14-253a of the 2024
2045-supplement to the general statutes are repealed and the following is
2046-substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2024):
2047-(a) For the purposes of this section:
2048-(1) "Special license plate" means a license plate displaying the symbol
2049-of access in a size identical to that of the letters or numerals on the plate
2050-and in a color that contrasts with the background color of the plate;
2051-(2) "Removable windshield placard" means a two-sided, hanger-style
2052-placard which bears on both of its sides: (A) The symbol of access in a
2053-height of three inches or more centered on such placard and colored
2054-white on a blue background; (B) a unique identification number; (C) a
2055-date of expiration; (D) a statement indicating that the Connecticut
2056-Department of Motor Vehicles issued such placard; and (E) the words
2057-"Accessibility Parking Permit";
2058-(3) "Temporary removable windshield placard" means a placard that
2059-is the same as a removable windshield placard except that the symbol
2060-of access appears on a red background;
2061-(4) "Person with disabilities" means a person with disabilities which
2062-limit or impair the ability to walk, as defined in 23 CFR [Section] 1235.2;
2063-[and]
2064-(5) "Symbol of access" means the symbol designated by the
2065-Commissioner of Administrative Services pursuant to section 29-269b
2066-used to indicate access for persons with disabilities; and
2067-(6) "Health care professional" means a licensed physician, licensed Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
2068-
2069-Public Act No. 24-20 64 of 68
2070-
2071-physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse licensed in
2072-accordance with the provisions of chapter 378, psychiatrist who is
2073-employed by, or under contract with, the United States Department of
2074-Veterans Affairs, ophthalmologist or optometrist.
2075-(b) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall accept applications
2076-and renewal applications for removable windshield placards from (1)
2077-any person who is blind, as defined in section 1-1f; (2) any person with
2078-disabilities; (3) any parent or guardian of any person who is blind or any
2079-person with disabilities, if such person is under eighteen years of age at
2080-the time of application; (4) any parent or guardian of any person who is
2081-blind or any person with disabilities, if such person is unable to request
2082-or complete an application; and (5) any organization which meets
2083-criteria established by the commissioner and which certifies to the
2084-commissioner's satisfaction that the vehicle for which a placard is
2085-requested is primarily used to transport persons who are blind or
2086-persons with disabilities. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this
2087-section, on and after October 1, 2011, the commissioner shall not accept
2088-applications for special license plates, but shall accept renewal
2089-applications for such plates that were issued prior to October 1, 2011.
2090-No person shall be issued a placard in accordance with this section
2091-unless such person is the holder of a valid motor vehicle operator's
2092-license, or identification card issued in accordance with the provisions
2093-of section 1-1h. The commissioner [is authorized to] may adopt
2094-regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, for the
2095-issuance of placards to persons who, by reason of hardship, do not hold
2096-or cannot obtain an operator's license or identification card. The
2097-commissioner shall maintain a record of each placard issued to any such
2098-person. Such applications and renewal applications shall be on a form
2099-prescribed by the commissioner. The application and renewal
2100-application shall include: (A) Certification by a licensed physician, a
2101-licensed physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse
2102-licensed in accordance with the provisions of chapter 378, or a member Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
2103-
2104-Public Act No. 24-20 65 of 68
2105-
2106-of the driver training unit for persons with disabilities established
2107-pursuant to section 14-11b, that the applicant meets the definition of a
2108-person with a disability which limits or impairs the ability to walk, as
2109-defined in 23 CFR [Section] 1235.2, as amended from time to time; or (B)
2110-certification by a psychiatrist who is employed by, or under contract
2111-with, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that the
2112-applicant (i) is a veteran, as defined in subsection (a) of section 27-103,
2113-who has post-traumatic stress disorder certified as service-connected by
2114-the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and (ii) meets the
2115-definition of a person with a disability which limits or impairs the ability
2116-to walk, as defined in 23 CFR [Section] 1235.2, as amended from time to
2117-time. In the case of persons who are blind, the application or renewal
2118-application shall include certification of legal blindness made by the
2119-Department of Aging and Disability Services, an ophthalmologist or an
2120-optometrist. Any certification issued by a health care professional
2121-pursuant to this section shall be based upon such person's professional
2122-opinion after having completed a medically reasonable assessment of
2123-the applicant's medical history and current medical condition made in
2124-the course of a bona fide health care professional-patient relationship.
2125-Any person who makes a certification required by this subsection shall
2126-sign the application or renewal application under penalty of false
2127-statement pursuant to section 53a-157b. The commissioner, in said
2128-commissioner's discretion, may accept the discharge papers of a
2129-disabled veteran, as defined in section 14-254, in lieu of such
2130-certification. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may require
2131-additional certification at the time of the original application or at any
2132-time thereafter. If a person who has been requested to submit additional
2133-certification fails to do so within thirty days of the request, or if such
2134-additional certification is deemed by the Commissioner of Motor
2135-Vehicles to be unfavorable to the applicant, the commissioner may
2136-refuse to issue or, if already issued, suspend or revoke such special
2137-license plate or placard. The commissioner shall not issue more than one
2138-placard per applicant, except the commissioner shall issue one placard Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
2139-
2140-Public Act No. 24-20 66 of 68
2141-
2142-to each applicant who is a parent or guardian of any person who is blind
2143-or any person with disabilities, provided no more than two such
2144-placards shall be issued on behalf of such person. The fee for the
2145-issuance of a temporary removable windshield placard shall be five
2146-dollars. Any person whose application has been denied or whose special
2147-license plate or placard has been suspended or revoked shall be afforded
2148-an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of
2149-chapter 54.
2150-Sec. 44. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2024) (a) As used in this section,
2151-"health care professional" and "removable windshield placard" have the
2152-same meanings as provided in section 14-253a of the general statutes, as
2153-amended by this act.
2154-(b) No health care professional shall charge a fee for the provision of
2155-services to an applicant for a removable windshield placard that is
2156-contingent on such health care professional certifying that such
2157-applicant meets the definition of a person with a disability which limits
2158-or impairs the ability to walk, as defined in 23 CFR 1235.2, as amended
2159-from time to time.
2160-(c) No health care professional shall enter into any written or oral
2161-agreement or understanding with a person who utilizes the services of
2162-such health care professional that makes or has the effect of making the
2163-amount of the health care professional's commissions, fees or charges
2164-contingent upon the health care professional certifying an application or
2165-renewal application for a removable windshield placard that an
2166-applicant meets the definition of a person with a disability which limits
2167-or impairs the ability to walk, as defined in 23 CFR 1235.2, as amended
2168-from time to time.
2169-(d) Any person who violates any provision of this section may be
2170-assessed a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars. The
2171-Attorney General, upon complaint of the Commissioner of Motor Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
2172-
2173-Public Act No. 24-20 67 of 68
2174-
2175-Vehicles, shall institute a civil action to recover such penalty in the
2176-superior court for the judicial district of Hartford.
2177-Sec. 45. Subsection (b) of section 14-253c of the 2024 supplement to
2178-the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
2179-thereof (Effective from passage):
2180-(b) The advisory council shall consist of (1) the Commissioner of
2181-Motor Vehicles or the commissioner's designee, (2) the Commissioner of
2182-Aging and Disability Services or the commissioner's designee, (3) two
2183-members appointed by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, who are
2184-licensed physicians, physician assistants or advanced practice registered
2185-nurses who certify applications for removable windshield placards
2186-while in the course of employment, (4) one member appointed by the
2187-Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services who represents an
2188-organization that advocates on behalf of persons with physical
2189-disabilities, (5) one appointed by the House chairperson of the joint
2190-standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of
2191-matters relating to transportation, [who is a municipality planner,] (6)
2192-one appointed by the Senate chairperson of the joint standing committee
2193-of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to
2194-transportation, who uses accessible parking or advocates on behalf of
2195-such users, [of accessible parking,] (7) one appointed by the House
2196-ranking member of the joint standing committee of the General
2197-Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation, who
2198-uses accessible parking or advocates on behalf of such users, [of
2199-accessible parking,] (8) one appointed by the Senate ranking member of
2200-the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having
2201-cognizance of matters relating to transportation, who is a sworn
2202-member of a municipal police department, and (9) and such other
2203-members as the advisory council may prescribe. All initial
2204-appointments to the advisory council shall be made not later than
2205-September 1, 2023. Each member appointed pursuant to subdivisions (3) Substitute Senate Bill No. 183
2206-
2207-Public Act No. 24-20 68 of 68
2208-
2209-to (9), inclusive, of this subsection shall serve for a term of two years and
2210-may serve until such member's successor is appointed. Any vacancy
2211-shall be filled by the appointing authority. The Commissioner of Motor
2212-Vehicles, or the commissioner's designee, shall serve as chairperson of
2213-the advisory council. The advisory council shall meet at such times as it
2214-deems necessary and may establish rules governing its internal
2215-procedures.
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