CT HB06975

Prohibits operating a motor vehicle to deliberately release soot, smoke, or particulate emissions onto roadways, vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians effective October 1, 2017

Requires the visual exhibition of smoke emissions to be intentionally done to harass, annoy, or alarm a reasonable person; obstruct views of the roadway or traffic control devices; or create hazards to operators, bicyclists, or pedestrians

Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 fine or up to 30 days imprisonment, or both, for violations

Reinforces existing requirements that owners maintain air pollution control systems in good working order and prohibits removal or disablement of such equipment

Provides for Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to revoke vehicle registration if air pollution control equipment is not made operable within 60 days of notice of violation