CT HB06580

Amends vehicle width restrictions to allow specialized automobile transporters up to 75 feet in overall length on stinger-steered units with retractable ramps, compared to 65 feet for traditional units.

Clarifies that single unit vehicles and semitrailers have maximum lengths of 45 feet and 48 feet respectively, excluding safety devices, with allowance for trailers up to 53 feet on specified routes.

Modifies Section 14-262b to correct language regarding mobile homes, changing references from "towing vehicle" to "mobile home" for combined length calculations.

Adds new penalty provision establishing a minimum fine of $25,000 for operating a vehicle under a forged permit, with vehicle impoundment until fine payment or court order.

Adds provision allowing drivers exiting or parking on limited access highways with scale/safety inspection sites to be fined $250-$500 for first offense and $500-$1,000 for subsequent offenses if circumventing inspections without bona fide purpose.