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CT HB05940

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mitch Bolinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Transportation to place warning signs prohibiting "jake-braking" (engine braking) on interstate and state highways
  • Signs may display messages such as "No Jake-Braking – Residential Area" or "Residential Area - Do Not Engine Brake"
  • Applies to downhill stretches of highways in close proximity to densely-settled neighborhoods
  • Targets areas where over-the-road trucks have historically used engine braking, creating noise disturbances
  • Aims to reduce noise pollution affecting residential areas near major roadways

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Signs Prohibiting "jake-braking".

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/23

2/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/21/2015

Full Bill Text

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