Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-D7. Suspension or revocation of acceptance or approval of insuranceThe public utilities commission's acceptance of any certificate of insurance or its approval of qualifications as a self-insurer, or its approval of other secur…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-D8a. Form of endorsement > (Effective February 1, 1972)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-E1. Limits of adjoining territoryPursuant to the provisions of section 16-282 of the general statutes, the commission hereby determines the limits of the adjoining territory within which motor vehicles, while engaged in the tra…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F1. DefinitionsAs used in sections 16-304-F1 to 16-304-F29 inclusive, \"commission\" means the department of public utility control; \"carrier\" means a carrier of property for hire by a motor vehicle pursuant to a commission c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F18. Bills of lading to be issuedFor each shipment accepted for transportation, every intrastate common carrier shall issue a bill of lading which shall state: The date of shipment; point of origin; point of destination; name a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F19. Record of shipments by contract carriersFor each shipment handled, every intrastate contract carrier shall keep on file a record which shall state: Date of shipment; point of origin; point of delivery; name and address of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F2. Transfer of authorityTransfer of a certificate or permit may not be accomplished until: (1) Application for such transfer has been made to the commission on the commission-prescribed form; (2) the transferor of intrastate a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F20. Waybills to be carriedEach carrier shall cause to accompany each shipment a waybill or delivery receipt showing the originating point, destination, nature and weight of the articles or commodities, including total weight o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F21. Contract carriers—contracts to be filedEach contract carrier shall maintain a current file with the commission of all effective contracts under which he renders transportation service pursuant to commission authority, such…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F22. Identification stampAn identification stamp issued by this commission shall be placed in the square bearing the name of this state on the back of the uniform cab card of the vehicle being operated. This uniform cab card sh…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F23. Application for identification stampsA carrier may obtain identification stamps by: (1) Furnishing the information required on the application form prescribed by the commission and paying the statutory charge therefor; and…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F24. List of vehicles operatedThe motor carrier shall provide the commission with a list of the vehicles it is operating for hire on Conneticut highways, including those used in truckaway, towaway and driveaway service, on the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F26. Substitution of vehiclesWhen a motor carrier substitutes or transfers a vehicle, he shall affix the cab card prepared for the substitute vehicle to the front of the cab card prepared for the discontinued vehicle by permane…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F27. Retired vehiclesWhen a carrier discontinues the operation of a vehicle it shall so advise the commission in writing within fifteen days of the discontinuance. (Effective February 1, 1972)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F28. Temporary identification stampA carrier may obtain an emergency authority for a motor vehicle for a period of ten days, by (1) providing the commission with a description of the vehicle by year, make, type of body, identif…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F29. Interstate carrier, failure to apply for identification stampsIf a motor carrier, authorized by this authority to transport property for hire in interstate commerce, does not apply for and obtain current identification sta…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F3. Change of addressEach carrier shall notify the commission in writing of any change of address within forty-eight hours of such change.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F4. Change of headquartersEach intrastate common carrier holding authority to transport property for hire, on call received at a headquarters specified in its certificate, shall not change the location of such headquarters to a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F4a. Call stationsNotwithstanding the provisions of any certificate to the contrary, on and after the effective date of this regulation, an intrastate common carrier holding authority to transport property for hire shall not be…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F5. Filing of trade nameAll intrastate carrier shall not do business under a fictitious trade name until he has filed with the commission a certified copy of the certificate required by section 35-1 of the general statutes.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F6. Single trade nameAn intrastate carrier shall do business under only one name.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F7. Identification of vehiclesAll motor vehicles operated by carriers pursuant to commission authority shall be identified by prominent and legible lettering at least one and one-half inches in height, stating the name of such …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F8. Availability of recordsAll books, records, vouchers, memoranda and other papers relating to the business of an intrastate carrier shall be made available in Connecticut as required for examination by the commission or its a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-304-F9. Accounting recordsAll intrastate carriers that are not required to maintain their records in conformity with the commission's uniform system of accounts shall maintain their records in sufficient detail to readily furnish r…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-1. DefinitionsAs used in sections 16-325-1 to 16-325-25, inclusive, \"commission\" means the public utilities commission of the state of Connecticut; \"permit holder\" means a holder of a permit issued by the commission authori…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-10. Use of school bus in adult serviceSchool busses shall not be used in adult livery service unless patrons seeking livery service are informed in advance that (1) school busses will be furnished and(2) school busses afford re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-11. General construction and equipment requirementsConstruction and equipment, including but not limited to brakes, tires, lights, electrical systems, and all other equipment of vehicles used in livery service, shall conform wi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-12. Doors. Emergency opening device(a) Each entrance and service door of a bus shall have a minimum horizontal clearance of twenty-four inches and minimum vertical clearance of seventy-two inches. (b) Every new bus placed into …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-13. Longitudinal aisleAll equipment purchased on or after January 1, 1977, must have minimum headroom of seventy-four inches and a minimum aisle width of fourteen inches. Vehicles presently registered in livery service with twe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-14. Seats(a) Each bus seat shall provide a minimum seating space of sixteen inches per adult passenger, except school buses and/or school bus type vehicles, which shall have all seats facing forward and each bus seat shall prov…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-15. HeatersEach vehicle shall have facilities such as hot water heaters, or other types of heaters approved by the National Board of Fire Underwriters Laboratories, to adequately heat and ventilate the entire passenger carrying…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-16. Rail behind driverEach bus, except a sedan type bus, shall be equipped with a horizontal rail located behind the driver designed to prevent interference by passengers. (Effective August 24, 1965)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-17. Display of name of permit holder and identifying number(a) The exact name of the permit holder shall be displayed in horizontal form on each side of the exterior of every bus in clearly visible and legible letters, at least…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-18. Display of seating capacityThe seating capacity shall be displayed on each bus at the rear of the entrance door, near the bottom of the window, in visible letters and numbers not less than one and one-half inches high. (Eff…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-19. Emergency equipment(a) Each bus, except a sedan type bus, shall contain suitable hand tools in a visible and accessible location for emergency purposes. (b) Each bus, including a sedan type bus, shall contain a first aid ki…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-2. Transfer of permitNo livery permit may be transferred until(1) application for such transfer has been made to the commission on the prescribed form; (2) the permit holder has demonstrated that he is performing service with r…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-20. Speed-indicating deviceEach vehicle used in intercity or interstate service shall have an effective speed-indicating device, located within easy view of the driver. (Effective August 24, 1965)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-21. MirrorsEach bus shall have a mirror which shows the operator the bus interior. Each bus equipped with a side exit door shall have a suitable mirror or mirrors which show the driver each side service door and step-well. (Eff…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-22. Steps and hand railsEach step-well on a bus shall have step surfaces constructed of slip resistant material. Adequate hand rails shall be provided. (Effective August 24, 1965)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-23. Emergency exits. Doors(a) In addition to the door or doors used for normal entrance and exit, emergency exits on buses, except sedan type buses, shall be provided for by either an emergency door or by push-out windows as pr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-24. Interior illuminationAdequate illumination shall be provided in the interior of all vehicles, including step-well areas. (Effective August 24, 1965)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-25. Noncomplying vehicles excluded from serviceVehicles that do not comply with the provisions of sections 16-325-1 to 16-325-24, inclusive, and with accepted standards of safety and passenger convenience, shall not be used in …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-26. Repeal of prior docketsPublic Utilities Commission Docket No. 5983, Docket No. 6300 and Docket No. 6700, and all amendments thereto, pertaining to livery service, are repealed. (Effective August 24, 1965)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-3. Notice of change of addressEach permit holder shall notify the commission in writing within forty-eight hours of any change of business address. (Effective August 24, 1965)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-4. Change of location outside city or townA permit holder shall not change the location of his headquarters to a point outside the city or town specified in his permit without prior commission approval. (Effective August 24, 19…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-5. Information supplied and records available to authorityPermit holders shall maintain their accounts in sufficient detail to readily furnish to the authority, upon request, reports of their financial condition and the results…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 16-325-6. Requirements re drivers(a) Each permit holder shall ascertain that each driver in his employment holds a public service operator's license and is fully instructed regarding Connecticut motor vehicle and livery laws and perti…