Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-104. CertificationUnless a lighting device is required or permitted by law as specified in Sec. 14-96a-2, a lighting device used in connection with a motor vehicle shall be certified for use by the American Association of Motor…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-105. Headlamp modulator for motorcyclesA motorcycle headlamp which is constructed and operated in conformance with the provisions of the Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 571.108, as amended, shall not be considered a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-106. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-107. DefinitionsAs used in Sections 14-137-107 to 14-137-109, inclusive, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) \"Commissioner\" means the commissioner of motor vehicles or his designee;(2) \"DMV…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-108. Notice to police and owner concerning non-consensual tow of a motor vehicle from private property, and notice upon sale or disposition(a) When a motor vehicle which has been left, without authorization, on private property…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-109. Value of motor vehicleThe commissioner shall require any tower or storage facility which files with the commissioner a DMV Form \"Notice of Intent to Sell\" to state on such form the market value of the motor vehicle which…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-11. RestrictionsNo motor vehicle on which a camper module has been installed shall be operated on the highway if by the installation of such camper module the structural integrity or safe operation of such motor vehicle is impa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-110. DefinitionsAs used in Sections 14-137-110 to 14-137-111, inclusive, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) \"Bailee\" means a bailee for hire of a motor vehicle;(2) \"Commissioner\" means th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-111. Notice to owner of motor vehicle upon sale or intent to sell by bailee for hire(a) If a bailee for hire claims to have a lien on a motor vehicle, and the lien has not been dissolved upon the substitution of a bond with sur…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-112—14-137-114. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-115. Credit card not requiredAs provided in section 14-153b of the general statutes, no person, firm or corporation licensed in accordance with the provisions of Section 14-15 of the General Statutes and engaged in the business…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-116. Identification and depositNotwithstanding the provisions of Section 14-137-115, a licensee may require from a customer both suitable identification in accordance with the provisions of Section 14-137-117, and a reasonable …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-117. Suitable identificationIn addition to a current operator's license, a licensee may require a customer to provide one other form of identification as proof of such customer's current residence address. Prior to acceptance o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-118. DepositA licensee may, as a condition of rental, require a customer to provide a reasonable deposit, which deposit shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or one and one half (1½) times the anticipated cost of the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-119. Conditions. Waiting period(a) Except as provided in Sections 14-137-115 through 14-137-119, inclusive, no licensee shall impose any additional fees or conditions on customers who do not show proof of holding a card provide…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-12. Notice of regulationsAll licensed motor vehicle dealers who sell campers or pickup trucks upon which camper modules are to be installed shall provide each purchaser of such vehicle with a copy of these regulations. (Effecti…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-120. Requirements and procedures(a) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall not issue a temporary registration, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (i) of section 14-12 of the Connecticut General Statutes, to any t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-121. Nonresident operators. ReciprocityIn accordance with the provisions of sections 14-39 and 14-40 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and subject to the exceptions stated therein, any nonresident sixteen (16) years of age o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-122. Accuracy of name and address information on motor vehicle registrations(a) As used in this section, \"individual\" means a natural person who is not licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles to engage in the business of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-123. DefinitionsAs used in sections 14-137-123 and 14-137-124 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) ‘‘Fifth wheel’’ shall have the same meaning as provided in 49 CFR 393.5;(2) ‘‘Trailer’’ includes camp trailers,…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-124. Towing of trailers(a) Every trailer hitch or coupling, used as a means of attaching a trailer to the towing vehicle, shall be properly and securely mounted, be structurally adequate and properly rated for the weight drawn.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-125. DefinitionsAs used in Sections 14-137-125 through 14-137-127, inclusive, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: \"Chassis\" means the frame, suspension and related components, including the axle…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-126. Requirements1. The Federal Certification Label shall be affixed to each applicable motor vehicle as required under the provisions of 49 CFR Part 567, legible, and maintained in good condition. 2. If repair work to a motor …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-127. PenaltyAny person operating a motor vehicle without the required Federal Certification Label as described in Section 14-137-126 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be deemed to have committed a violation…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-13. Safety requirementsAfter January 1, 1973, all motor homes and camper units consisting of a camper module installed on a motor vehicle for use on the highway shall comply with the following structural standards. (a) The inst…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-14. Supplemental equipmentNo motor home or motor vehicle on which a camper module has been installed shall be operated in this state after January 1, 1973, unless the living area of such unit is equipped with the following: (a)…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-15. Enforcement(a) Any person violating any provision of sections 14-137-9, 14-137-10, 14-137-11, 14-137-13 or 14-137-14 shall be subject to the provisions of section 14-111 of the Connecticut general statutes relating to the s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-16. Description of organizationThe Department of Motor Vehicles, which derives its duties and authority primarily from Title 14 of the General Statutes, is composed of the following five divisions: Management Services, Dealers …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-17. CommissionerThe Commissioner of Motor Vehicles has the overall responsibility of the operations of the department. In carrying out his responsibilities the Commissioner may delegate certain of his functions to a division of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-18. Official addressAll communications should be addressed to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109, unless otherwise specifically indicated. (Effective October 17, 1974)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-19. Public inspectionIn addition to publication of the adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations pursuant to Subsection (a) of Section 4-167 of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act as amended, a compilation of all regula…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-2. (Repealed) Repealed November 14, 1967.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-20. Course and method of operations; rules of practice for procedures available(a) Management Services Division:(1) As it relates the public, the Data Processing Section's function may be found in connection with its responsibi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-21. Petition for declaratory rulingThe Department of Motor Vehicles will accept a petition for declaratory ruling as to the applicability of any statute or regulation administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles in the foll…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-22. Petition for requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of regulationThe Department of Motor Vehicles will accept petitions requesting the promulgation, amendment or repeal of a regulation of said Department in the fo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-23. (Repealed) Repealed August 4, 1988.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-24. Definitions(a) \"Suspension System\" of a vehicle is that assembly of mechanical, structural, pneumatic and hydraulic members which provides a flexible support between the ground or roadway and the engine, load and passenge…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-25. LimitationsEach \"passenger motor vehicle\" as defined in subdivision (35) of section 14-1 of the General Statutes operating on the highways of this state shall be equipped with a suspension system that complies with the fo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-26. PenaltyThe commissioner may refuse to register for operation in this state any vehicle which violates the provisions of this regulation and may after due notice and hearing revoke the registration of any previously register…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-27. ScopeThis procedure covers the issuance of Connecticut state vehicle license plates bearing a special marker to persons engaged as volunteer fire fighters, and is adopted under the authority of Public Act No. 87-304 and sec…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-28. Definition of special marker platesA special marker plate is a vehicle license plate which includes the international fire department symbol and is issued under the authority of Public Act No. 87-304. (Effective April 27, 1…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-29. EligibilitySpecial marker plates are issued only to parties who are currently engaged as active volunteer fire fighters for a volunteer fire department or company in the state of Connecticut, for those passenger motor, comm…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-3. (Repealed) Repealed June 27, 1972.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-30. Application(a) Each request for the issuance of a special marker plate shall be in writing, via an application form designated by the commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The application form shall include a re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-31. RenewalEach application for renewal of a special marker plate shall be made in writing, as provided in sections 14-22 of the General Statutes and the preceeding regulation 14-137-30. (Effective April 27, 1988)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-32. Fee(a) For a special marker plate, the commissioner of motor vehicles shall charge each applicant a one time plate fee of seven dollars ($7.00). A registration renewal fee shall be charged with respect to such registration …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-33. RevocationIf as a result of an investigation by the commissioner of motor vehicles or employee designated by the commissioner, he determines that a special marker vehicle license plate has been misused, he may require the h…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-34. SurrenderThe special marker plates shall be returned to the commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles upon termination of the fire fighter's membership in the volunteer fire department or company. (Effective April 27…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-35. Overweight permitWhenever a permit is issued by the Department of Transportation for the operation of an overweight motor vehicle, or combination vehicle, trailer, or object, pursuant to the provisions of section 14-270 of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-137-36. Procedure governedThese rules of practice set forth the nature and requirements of all formal and informal procedures available at the Department of Motor Vehicles in conformance with the Connecticut Uniform Administrative …