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CT HB06110

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Aman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Imposes an additional fee equal to 100% of the fine (doubling the fine) for traffic violations in highway construction zones, municipal road construction zones, utility work zones, and traffic incident management zones, effective October 1, 2011.

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to post "ROAD WORK AHEAD FINES DOUBLED" signs at the beginning of highway construction zones and "END ROAD WORK" signs at the end.

  • Requires municipalities to post "ROAD WORK AHEAD FINES DOUBLED" signs at the beginning of municipal road construction zones and "END ROAD WORK" signs at the end.

  • Prohibits municipalities from requiring police officers to supervise traffic at construction zones on municipal roads, effective October 1, 2011.

  • Provides civil liability protection to the state, municipalities, and their agencies or employees for failure to post required signs in construction zones.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Doubled Fines For Certain Violations In Municipal Construction Zones And Prohibiting Municipalities From Requiring Police Supervision Of Construction Zones.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/15

2/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/25/2011

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