DMV: Regulations

 

Motor Vehicle Regulations
 
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Identity Card Issued to Persons Who do not Possess Motor Vehicle Operator Licenses



 
 
 
 

Presumed Total Purchase Price of Motor Vehicle Purchased Other Than From Motor Vehicle Dealer



 
 
 
 

Minimum Requirements for the Inspection and Repair of Taxicabs



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Camp Trailers
 
 
 
 
Personal Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance and Use of Suppressed Motor Vehicle Licenses
 
Issuance and Use of Suppressed Motor Vehicle Registrations
 
 
 
Fire Apparatus Regulation
 
 
 
 
 
Scooters and Motor-Equipped Bicycles
 
Proof of Insurance Coverage for Motorcycles
 
 
 
 
 
Automobile Insurance Enforcement Account14-15 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasing or Renting of Motor Vehicles
 
Requirements of Leasing Companies to Provide a Mailing Address for Registration Renewals
 
Temporary Registration Transfers by Motor Vehicle Lessors
 
 
 
 
 
Transfer of Special Registration Number Plates to Leased Motor Vehicles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Submission of Copies of Titles for Totaled Motor Vehicles and the Transfer of Totalled Motor Vehicles on the Original Certificate of Title: Appraiser’s Damage Report

 
 
 
 
 

The Use of Signs and Plates 



 
 
 
Standards for the Issuance of Special Number Plates
 
 


 
 

Fees and Standards for Issuing Long Island Sound Commemorative Number Plates and Donations and Contributions to the Lighthouse Preservation Account

 
 
 
Fees and Standards for Issuing ‘‘Keep Kids Safe’’ Motor Vehicle Number Plates
 
 

 
 
Standards for Issuing Animal Population Commemorative Number Plates
 
 
 
 
 
 

Standards for Issuing Greenways Commemorative Number Plates


 

 
 
 
Standards for Issuing Amistad Commemorative Number Plates
 
 
 
 
Public Service Motor Vehicles
 
 
 
 
Municipal Parking Tickets Program
 
 
 
 
International Registration Plan
 
 
 
 
 
 
General Distinguishing Numbers
 
Issuance of the Transporter’s Registration
 
 
 
Issuance of Transporter's Registration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Application of Minor for Operator’s License and Registration
 
Operators’ Licenses for Municipal, State or Federally-owned Vehicles
 
Issuing of Graduated Motor Vehicle Operators’ Licenses

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fire Apparatus License Endorsement


Restrictions on Commercial Drivers’ Licenses

 
 
Driver Education in Secondary Schools
 
 
 
 
Issuing of Work Permit to Operate a Motor Vehicle
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum Physical Standards for Operators of Public Service Motor Vehicles and Service Buses
 
Operator’s License Endorsements Required to Operate Certain Motor Vehicles Transporting Passengers and Students
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Health Standards for Licensing Decisions for Operators of Motor Vehicles

Vision Standards

Standards for Persons Having Impairments Other Than Vision

Referral of Individual Licensing Cases to the Medical Advisory Board


 
 
 
Registration of Motor Vehicles Engaged in Seasonal Operations


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Operation Of Federally-Owned Vehicles Consigned To The Connecticut National Guard

Operation Of Service Buses
 
Farm Registrations for Motor Vehicles
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Repairers Licensing and Operation
Guarantees
 
Odometers
 
Retention Tanks for Waste Liquid Petroleum Products
 
Issuance of Motor Vehicle Registrations by Licensed Dealers
 
Fees to be Charged by Wrecker Services for Storage and Release of Stored Motor Vehicles
 
Standards for Rates for Nonconsensual Towing or Transporting
 
Records Required to be Maintained by Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers and Repairers
 
Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Signs
 
Complaints Against and Stipulations by Motor Vehicle Dealers and Repairers
 
Evidence of Disclosure of a Lien by a Dealer to a Purchaser of a Used Motor Vehicle
 
Requirement for Typewritten or Computer Printed Applications Submitted by Motor Vehicle Dealers

 
 
 
 
Motor Vehicle Auctions
 
 
 
 
 
Concerning the Signs Required to Be Displayed By Motor Vehicle Repairers
 
 
 
 
Signs Required to be Displayed by Motor Vehicle Repairers
 
 
 
 
Identification of Motor Vehicle Wreckers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Availability of Motor Vehicle Replacement Parts
 
Notice Required from Manufacturer upon Termination of Franchise

 
 
 
 

General Distinguishing Numbers

 
 

Licensing of Intermediate Processors and Processed Vehicle Haulers 

 
 
Supplemental Identification for Special Marker Plates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motor Vehicle Junk Dealers
 
Establishment, Operation and Maintenance of Motor Vehicle Junk Businesses or Motor Vehicle Junkyards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Driving Schools
 
Standards and Procedures for Commercial Driving Schools
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brakes
 
Seals and Stickers
 
Siren Permits
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum Permissible Noise Levels for Vehicles
 
 
 
 
Safety Standards for Truck Brakes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Spot Lights and Auxiliary Lights


Standards For Reflectors and Lighting Devices Spot Lights and Auxiliary Lights


Standards For Reflectors and Lighting Devices

 
 
Width Lights or Reflectors
 
 
 
 
Emergency Vehicles
 
 
 
 
 
Auxiliary Lighting on Motor Vehicles Equipped For Snow Removal
 
 
 
 
Tires
 
 
 
 
 
Requirements for Approval for Aftermarket Tinted or Reflectorized Glazing
 
 
 
 
 

Safety Glass Standard 
 

 
 
 
Child Passenger Restraint Systems
 

 
 
 
 
High-Mileage Vehicles
 

 
 
 
 
Identification of Motor Vehicles Fueled by Liquid Propane Gas
 

 
               
 
 

Use of Pressurized Gases as Motor Vehicle Fuels
 

 
 
 

Accidents Involving Nonlicensed Operators
 

 
 
 
 

Standards and Procedures for Retraining of Motor Vehicle Operators


 

 
 
 
 

Standards and Procedures for Participation in the Driver License Agreement

 
updated 2/09)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Radar Detecting Devices


Motorcycle Handlebars


Motor Vehicle Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends


Manufacture or Sale of Defective Recapped Tires


Motor Homes and Camp Modules Installed on Motor Vehicles


Organization—Rules of Practice


Automobile Suspension Systems


Issuance and Use of Marker Plates by Volunteer Fire Fighters


Temporary Registration of Permitted Overweight Vehicle
Rules of Practice


Ambulance Flashing Lights


Acceptable Forms of Payment of Motor Vehicle Fees and Handling of Cash Receipts


Assessment of Late Fee for Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal


Issuing of Motor Vehicle Operator’s License General Requirements


Issuance of Motor Vehicle Operator’s License to Holder of Out-of-State License


Issuance of Operator’s License to a Person Who Does Not Hold Valid Out-of-State License


Issuance of Duplicate Operator’s License


Miscellaneous Provisions


Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices


Notice to Owners and Lienholders of Motor Vehicles Upon Nonconsensual Tow of Motor Vehicles from Private Property, and Notice Upon Sale or Other Disposition


Notice to Owner of Motor Vehicle Upon Sale or Intent to Sell by Bailee for Hire


Rental of Motor Vehicles


 
 

Assessment of Points Against an Operator’s License for Motor Vehicle Law Violations

 
 
 
 

Hearings Procedures for Motor Vehicles Taken into Custody
Towers Acquiring Title to Abandoned Towed Motor Vehicles

 
 
 

Manner for Determining Reimbursement to Municipalities





 

Report of Stolen Motor Vehicles




 
 

Operators’ Licenses or Registration Fees—Refunds



 
 
 

Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

 
 
 

Minimum Safety Requirements for Motor Vehicle Racing or Exhibitions of Speed or Skill


 
 
 
 

Periodic Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

 

 
 
 
 
 

Diesel-Powered Commercial Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards



 
 
 
 

Titling of Motor Vehicles Manufactured Prior To 1981



 
 
 

Branding of Motor Vehicle Titles



 
 
 

Use of Divided Controlled Access Highways and Bridges



 
 
 
 

Taking Possession of Operators’ Licenses by Certain State and Local Authorities



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Measurement of Alcohol in Blood, Breath or Urine


Ignition Interlock Devices


Forensic Chemical Testing of Blood, Breath or Urine (Motor Vehicle)

 
 
 
 
 

Administrative Procedures for ‘‘Per Se’’ Suspension of Motor Vehicle Operator’s License



 
 
 
 

Standards for Substance Abuse Treatment Program



 
 
 
 
 

Special License Plates and Placards for Persons Who Are Blind or Disabled



 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Towed Motor Vehicles


Transportation of Motor Vehicles in Driveaway Service Operations



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Requirements for the Issuance of a Class 1A Operator’s License and Administrative Penalty for Operating a Commercial Vehicle Combination without Such License


Commercial Vehicle Combination Safety Inspection Program



 
 
 
 

Weight of, and Route Restrictions for, Vehicles and Trailers



 
Frame Weakening Standards
 
 
 
 
 

Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit Regulations



 
 
 
 
 

Construction, Equipment and Seating Standards of School Buses Operation of School Buses



 
 

Minimum Requirements for Type II (Type 2) School Bus Construction and Equipment

 
 
 
 
 
 

Minimum Requirements for Type I School Bus Construction and Equipment Standards for Vehicles Used for Transportation of Students Who Are Mobility Impaired



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Operation of School Buses


Motor Vehicles used to Transport Special Education Students


Minimum Requirements for Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of School Buses and Other Vehicles Used for the Transportation of School Children Responsibilities of Carriers for School Bus and Student Transportation Vehicle Drivers

 

 
 
 

Exemption Procedures for School Bus Construction and Equipment Standards

 
 

School Bus Driver Training Requirements

 
                  
 

School Bus and Student Transportation Vehicle Driver Training Requirements

 
 
 

Standards for the Construction and Attachment of Portable Signs on Vehicles Transporting Children

 
 
 
 

Uniform Statewide Pursuit Policy


 

 
 
 
 

Protection of Vision for Motorcycle Operators

 
 
 
 

Helmets for Operators and Passengers on Motorcycles


 

 
 
 
 

Protective Headgear for Operators and Passengers of Motorcycles


 

 
 
 
 

Proper Use of Mini-Motorcycles

 
 
 
 

Responsibility of a Motor Vehicle Operator When Approaching a Person Riding a Horse


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Traffic Control Devices and Signs


Use of Limited Access State Highways


Large Volume Traffic Generators


Use of State Highways for Parades and Other Special Events


Description of Organization
Rules of Practice


Through Truck Traffic


Part I: Signs
         
General Provisions
          Regulatory Signs
          Warning Signs


Part II: Markings
          General Provisions
          Pavement and Curb Markings
          Object Markings
          Delineation
          Colored Pavements


Part III: Signals
          General Provisions
          Pedestrian Signals
         
Other Highway Traffic Signals


Part IV: Traffic Control for Highway Construction and Maintenance Operation
          Signs
                   
General
                   
Regulatory Signs
                   
Warning Signs
                   
Guide Signs 
         
Barricades and Channelizing Devices
         
Traffic Control Systems for Railroad-Highway
          Grade Crossings
                   
General Provisions
                   
Signs and Pavement Markings
                    Crossing Signals

 

 
 
 
 
 

Notice Required to Owners and Lienholders of Motor Vehicles Upon Towing by Police or Traffic Authority and Upon Sale or Other Disposition of Motor Vehicles

 

 
 
 

Certification of Operation

 
 
 

Motor Fuel Quality Testing Standards


 

 
 
 

Sale of Gasoline and Motor Oil


 

 
 
 

Operation of Retail Service Stations by Producers or Refiners for Ignited Time Periods


 

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Snowmobiles

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Operation of a Rotational System For Summoning Wreckers

 
 
 
 

An Accident Prevention Course for Mature Drivers

 
Written Disclosure Notice Required on the Resale of Motor Vehicles Replaced or Refunded by the Manufacturer




Content Last Modified on 9/25/2009 11:34:51 AM