Bill Summary: HB 5051

• Adds new subsection (g) to Connecticut General Statute 13a-26 establishing penalties for operating unpermitted commercial motor vehicles on state parkways: $150 for first violation and $500 for each subsequent violation.

• Makes violations of the new commercial vehicle penalty provision subject to the procedures outlined in statute 51-164n(b), which governs infractions and minor violations.

• Effective date for both amendments is October 1, 2020.

• Purpose is to promote public safety and increase compliance with existing bans on certain commercial motor vehicles using Connecticut's parkway system.