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CT HB07096

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows wreckers with annual towing permits to exceed axle, gross combination vehicle weight, and federal bridge formula limits when towing vehicles from highways, accident scenes, disabled vehicles, or by law enforcement order.

  • Requires a single-trip permit in addition to the annual permit for towing operations exceeding 160,000 pounds and weight limits referenced in federal regulations.

  • Clarifies that towing operations must comply with weight requirements "prescribed by" section 14-267a rather than "defined in" that section.

  • Permits bicyclists to approach the right-hand curb to make left turns at intersections in lieu of standard turning procedures, unless prohibited by local regulations.

  • All provisions become effective October 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Revising Motor Vehicle Statutes.

Last Action

File Number 322

3/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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