Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-261-2. Definitions(a) Saddlemount defined. The term \"saddlemount\" means a device, designed and constructed as to be readily Remountable, used in driveaway services to perform the functions of a truck tractor fifth wheel. (b) Driv…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-261-3. Transportation of vehiclesAll motor vehicles being transported in driveaway service operations, to the extent such driveaway service operations are permitted by the state, shall be transported in accord with the provisions o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-1. Definitions(a) Cargo — the items or freight to be moved; including items placed on or in a vehicle, towed by a vehicle, or a vehicle itself. (b) Divisible load — any load consisting of a product, material or equipment which …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-10. Department jurisdictionA permit issued by the Commissioner of Transportation is effective only insofar as the Department has jurisdiction and authority. It does not release the permittee from complying with other existing l…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-11. Waiver of requirementsThe requirements set forth in these regulations may be waived upon application and approval either in emergency situations such as emergency roadway or bridge repairs or when determined to be in the be…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-12. Permit feeFees shall be charged for permit(s) in accordance with Section 14-270 (d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised. (Effective August 26, 1985)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-13. Confirmation of permitAny permit issued shall be retained in possession of the OOV operator for which such permit was issued, except that a facsimile copy, telegram or the use of the special number plates described in Secti…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-14. Single trip permitsUnless specifically stated on the permit, the permit is valid for three days and for one trip between the points designated. A single trip consists of a vehicle leaving the terminal, loading the vehicle, …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-15. Blanket permitsNo blanket permits for fleets of vehicles will be issued.(Effective August 26, 1985)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-16. Emergency movesEmergency moves shall be limited to those moves made in the interest of national defense and certified as such by the Department of the Army, Military Traffic Management Command, Washington, D.C. or an emerge…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-17. Heavy duty permit plates(a) Any business domiciled in Connecticut whose equipment is permanently registered in Connecticut may be eligible for a Heavy Duty Permit Plate. (b) Such a Heavy Duty Permit Plate may be obtained by…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-18. Restrictions on travel time(a) Permits will not be issued for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles or combinations of vehicle and load on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays. Holiday restrictions may include a period…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-19. Highway to remain open: operational standards(a) All movements are to be made in such a manner that the highways will remain open at all times and in such a manner that traffic will not be obstructed. (b) If an operator of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-2. Requirement for oversize/overweight transportation permitA permit is required for the operation of any vehicle(s), or vehicles and load, upon any Connecticut highway, whose dimensions or weight exceed those specified in the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-20. EquipmentThe permittee shall have the responsibility for selecting the equipment to be used when transporting oversize and/or overweight loads. However, the Commissioner of Transportation, through the MTSU may specify the t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-21. Escort (pilot car) vehicles and flagmen(a) When specified in the permit, it is the responsibility of the permittee to provide escort vehicles. Failure of pilot car operators and flagmen to comply with these regulations in p…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-22. Overweight permit limits(a) No overweight permits will be issued for less than 80,000 pounds on five axles except for special use vehicles that are not designed for transporting persons or property and are only incidentally…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-23. Buildings(a) The movement of buildings will be governed by the size of the building, the roadway width, alignment and traffic. (b) No permits to move a building will be issued allowing travel on any portion of limited acces…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-24. Excess dimensionsWith the exception of house moves and moves that are essential for national defense, the maximum width is limited to 16 feet. The maximum height is limited to the physical restraints of the route. In most c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-25. Special restrictions for mobile homes, modular homes, house trailers, or sectional housesIn addition to the normal policies of transporting oversize loads, the following restrictions are required when transporting mobile ho…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-3. Application for permitAll applications for permits are directed to the Commissioner of Transportation through the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation, Motor Transport Services Unit (MTSU). Applicati…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-4. Acceptance of permit(a) The use of any vehicle(s), or vehicle(s) and load, on any Connecticut highway after the issuance of a permit shall be regarded as an acceptance by the permittee of all the terms and conditions of the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-5. Responsibility of permittee(a) The permittee accepts all responsibility for injury to persons or damage to public or private property caused directly or indirectly by OOV under permit. (b) The permittee agrees to hold the St…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-6. Compliance with lawsThe applicant shall certify to the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation that: (a) The vehicle(s) is properly registered with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles or is regi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-7. Divisible load permits(a) (1) A permit may be issued for a divisible load when the Commissioner of Transportation determines: (i) that it is in the best interest of public safety and welfare or (ii) that it is in the best in…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-8. Failure to comply with regulationsFailure by the applicant to agree to comply with these regulations may be the basis for refusal to issue a permit. The violation of any provision of a permit, either those specifically state…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-270-9. BondsThe applicant agrees to furnish to the Commissioner of Transportation, upon request, an acceptable bond or other security, to cover damages that might occur to roads, bridges or structures, which might be caused by the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-271a-1. DefinitionsAs used in this section and section 14-271a-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: 1. \"Body\" means the occupant and cargo carrying portion of a vehicle including the sides, floor and permanent type…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-271a-2. Frame weakening standardsNo motor vehicle shall be operated on any public highway, nor shall any motor vehicle pass any safety inspection conducted by the commissioner of motor vehicles under authority of any provision of t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-21. ScopeSection 14-275a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies specifies minimum standards for the construction and equipment of school buses, as defined in subdivision (74) of subsection (a) of section 14-1 and sec…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-22. DefinitionsAs used in sections 14-275a-21 to 14-275a-87, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: 1. \"ANSI\" means American National S…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-23. General requirementsEvery school bus shall be constructed and equipped in compliance with the FMVSS in effect on the date that such bus was manufactured. Every school bus shall be equipped and maintained in accordance with…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-24. Dimensions(a) Each school bus shall have an outside body width that does not exceed one hundred and two (102) inches and an overall maximum length that does not exceed forty-five (45) feet. (b) The minimum inside body heig…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-25. Air filter(a) Each school bus engine shall be equipped with a dry element type air filter.(b) All diesel engine air filters shall include a latch-type restriction indicator that retains the maximum restriction developed du…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-26. Air conditioning(a) An optional air conditioning (A/C) unit shall be installed at the center rear or sides of the roof. The configuration of any A/C unit mounted on the bus shall be securely installed so as to minimize the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-27. AxlesThe front and rear axle and suspension systems shall have gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) at ground commensurate with the respective front and rear weight loads that will be imposed by the bus. (Adopted effective May…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-28. BatteryThe storage batteries shall have minimum cold cranking capacity rating (cold cranking amps) equal to the cranking current required for 30 seconds at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and a minimum reserve capacity rating of 120 …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-29. Battery carrierWhen the mounting of the battery or batteries is outside of the engine compartment, the batteries shall be securely attached in a closed, drained and vented compartment in the body skirt, which shall restric…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-30. Body structureConstruction shall provide a reasonably dust-proof, weather-tight and fume-proof body unit. Openings and access panels between the chassis and passenger compartment shall be tightly sealed to prevent any liqu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-31. Brakes(a) The chassis brake system shall conform to the provisions of FMVSS Nos. 105, 106 and 121, as applicable. (b) The anti-lock brake system (ABS), provided in accordance with FMVSS Nos. 105 or 121 shall provide wheel …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-32. Front bumper(a) School buses shall be equipped with a front bumper. The front bumper shall be furnished by the chassis manufacturer unless there is a specific agreement between the chassis manufacturer and body manufacture…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-33. Rear bumper(a) The bumper shall be pressed steel channel at least three-sixteenths (3/16) inches thick or equivalent strength material (except for Type A buses). A type A-1 bus bumper shall be a minimum of eight (8) inches…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-34. CeilingThe ceiling shall be thermally insulated with a fire-resistant material listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. There shall be no projections that might cause injury. (Adopted effective May 2, 2007)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-35. Clutch(a) Clutch torque capacity shall be equal to or greater than the engine torque output.(b) A starter interlock shall be installed to prevent actuation of the starter if the clutch is not depressed. (Adopted effective …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-36. School bus body color(a) Buses shall be National School Bus Yellow, in accordance with the 2005 national standard for school transportation, except that the background behind the word school bus may be retro-reflective yel…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-37. School bus chassis color(a) Chassis, including wheels and front bumper shall be black.(b) Demountable rims, if used, may be silver, gray, white, yellow or black (chrome or polished not allowed.) (Adopted effective May 2, 2…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-38. Crossing control armsAll buses shall be equipped with a crossing control arm mounted on the right end of the front bumper that meets the following requirements: (1) The crossing control arm shall not open more than ninety …