Connecticut Administrative Code

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. 14-275-1—14-275-31. (Repealed) Repealed May 2, 2007.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275-32—14-275-46. (Repealed) Repealed August 19, 1974.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-1—14-275a-20. (Repealed) Repealed May 2, 2007.

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 …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-39. Defrosters(a) Defrosting and defogging equipment shall direct a sufficient flow of heated air onto the windshield, the window to the left of the driver and the glass in the viewing area directly to the right of the driver …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-40. Drive shaftEach segment of the drive shaft shall be equipped with a suitable guard to prevent accident or injury in the event of its failure or disconnection. (Adopted effective May 2, 2007)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-41. Emergency door requirements(a) All emergency doors shall comply with FMVSS 217 applicable to that type of exit regardless of whether or not that exit is required by FMVSS 217. (b) There shall be a head bumper pad installed…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-42. Emergency windows and roof exits(a) All school buses must be equipped with the minimum amount of emergency exits required by FMVSS-217 as determined by the vehicle seating capacity. Non-required emergency exits shall confo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-43. Exhaust system and muffler(a) The exhaust system shall include all piping leading from the exhaust manifold, to and including the muffler(s) and tailpipe and all gaskets, seals and hangers. The system shall not extend into…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-44. Fire extinguishers(a) The bus shall be equipped with at least one pressurized, dry chemical-type fire extinguisher, mounted and secured in a bracket, and located in the driver's compartment in full view and readily accessi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-45. First aid kits(a) The bus shall carry a removable first-aid kit in a readily identifiable and accessible location in the driver's area. (b) The contents of the first-aid kit shall include but not be limited to the followin…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-46. Floor covering(a) The floor in the under-seat area, including tops of wheel housings, driver's compartment and toe board, shall be covered with rubber floor covering or equivalent, having a minimum overall thickness of poi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-47. Frame(a) The frame (or equivalent) shall be of such design and strength characteristics as to correspond at least to standard practices for trucks of the same general load capacities which are used for highway service. (b)…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-48. Fuel system and tank(s)(a) The fuel system shall comply with FMVSS No. 301. Type B, C and D buses. Fuel tank (or tanks) having a minimum thirty (30) gallon capacity shall be provided by the chassis manufacturer. Type A bus…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-49. Generator or alternator(a) Type A-2 and Type B buses with a GVWR of 15,000 lbs. or less shall have a minimum 130 ampere alternator. (b) Type A-2 and Type B buses with a GVWR over 15,000 lbs. and all Type C and Type D buses…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-50. Glazing, safety(a) All glazing shall conform to FMVSS 205 and be installed so that the required identification mark is legible. (b) Optional tinted and/or frost free glazing may be installed in all doors, windows and winds…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275a-51. Heaters(a) Each school bus must be equipped with a heating system capable of maintaining the interior temperatures as specified in SAE test procedure J2233. (b) All heaters installed by the body manufacturer shall bear a n…