CT HB05474

Changes the deadline for submitting accident reports from "within five days" to "not later than five days" after completing investigation of accidents involving injuries, deaths, or property damage exceeding $1,000.

Requires accident reports to contain all available information relating to the location, cause, conditions, persons, vehicles involved, insurance company names, and enforcement actions taken.

Mandates that in fatal motor vehicle accidents, investigating officers must reach a conclusion about the cause if possible and practicable, or refer the case to the state's attorney and potentially the Division of State Police for further investigation.

Maintains existing provisions requiring the Commissioner of Transportation to forward school bus accident reports to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and allowing the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to investigate accidents and request State Police assistance.

Effective date: October 1, 2018.