CT HB07140

Commissioner of Transportation establishes and operates the Operation Lifesaver program to reduce railway crossing accidents and increase public awareness, with ability to contract with national nonprofit organizations for program operation and maintenance.

Transportation network company drivers must possess a Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license or reciprocal state license, with no more than three moving violations in prior three years, no serious traffic violations, and no disqualifying convictions in prior seven years.

Transportation network company vehicles must display removable decals at all times when connected to digital network or engaged in prearranged rides, sufficiently visible from 50 feet away during daylight and reflective or illuminated for darkness visibility.

Establishes permit requirements and detailed penalty structures for oversize and overweight vehicles, with fines ranging from $300 to $1,500 for violations of specified dimensions and routes, and minimum $10,000 fine for forged permits with vehicle impoundment.

Designates multiple Connecticut highways, bridges and roads as memorials to named individuals; creates new provisions for snow removal service contracts to void indemnification clauses that prohibit mitigation of specific weather events; requires Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to provide blue envelopes with autism spectrum disorder communication guidance.