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Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
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Title14 Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline |
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SubTitle14-35-1_14-35-8a. General Distinguishing Numbers |
| Sec. 14-35-1—14-35-5. [Repealed] |
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Repealed July 3, 1973. |
| Sec. 14-35-1a. Purpose |
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The transporter's registration shall be issued by the commissioner pursuant to Section 14-35 of the General Statutes, as amended. The transporter's registration is not assigned to a particular motor vehicle but may be issued to a registrant for periodic use on motor vehicles owned or in the legal custody of the registrant. Although it may be displayed on such motor vehicles, in accordance with the needs of the registrant, it may not be used for any purpose not authorized by Section 14-35 of the General Statutes and these regulations. |
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(Effective January 6, 1989) |
| Sec. 14-35-2a. Permitted uses |
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The transporter's registration may be used for: (a) highway operation, transport or towing of a motor vehicle that is repossessed, or otherwise in the temporary, lawful custody of the registrant for the purpose of sale or transfer; (b) highway operation, transport or towing of a motor vehicle for the purpose of registration or inspection at an office of the Department of Motor Vehicles; (c) highway operation, transport or towing of a vehicle used on a construction site when it is necessary to move such vehicle from storage or to another site for construction purposes or in connection with emergency service; (d) transport of a storage or office trailer to or from a site; (e) transport of a house trailer, modular building or similar temporary structure to or from a site; (f) operation or transport of a bus or public service vehicle from a location to the depot or garage where it will be maintained for use; (g) operation or transport of a motor vehicle by an owner, repairer or manufacturer of vehicles or components thereof, in connection with the making of necessary repairs or modifications to the vehicle in connection with the sale or purchase thereof; (h) operation or transport of a motor vehicle for the purpose of detailing, accessorizing or cleaning such vehicle, on behalf of a licensed dealer, in connection with the sale or purchase thereof; (i) transport of a boat by a marine dealer, between a location where it will be tested or demonstrated and such dealer's place of business; and (j) operation or transport of vehicle designed for purposes other than general highway use for the transport of persons or property for which no specific registration is provided for periodic use of the vehicle. |
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(Effective January 6, 1989; Amended December 5, 2008) |
| Sec. 14-35-3a. Eligibility |
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A transporter's registration may be issued only to a person, firm or corporation engaged in a business that requires the use of such form of registration. No transporter's registration will be issued to a private individual for personal use. |
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| Sec. 14-35-4a. Application form |
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Any person, firm or corporation desiring to obtain a transporter's registration shall make application therefore on a form to be provided at any office of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The applicant shall be required to provide such information as the commissioner deems necessary, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) name and address of the applicant; (b) type of business; (c) types of motor vehicles for which the transporter's registration will be used; (d) anticipated frequency of use; (e) whether the applicant holds other current transporter's registrations; and (f) a statement certified by the applicant, that he has read and will comply with the provisions of Section 14-35 and these regulations concerning the limits and restrictions on the use of the transporter's registration. |
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(Effective January 6, 1989) |
| Sec. 14-35-5a. Compliance with vehicle, highway safety and tax laws and regulations |
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The issuance and use of a transporter's registration shall not relieve the registrant, vehicle operator, or motor vehicle on which the plate is displayed from complying with all applicable vehicle, highway safety, and tax laws and regulations of any government authority. |
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| Sec. 14-35-6a. Oversize or overweight vehicles |
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No person may operate an oversize or overweight vehicle with a transporter plate without obtaining a permit from the Department of Transportation. Nothing contained in these regulations shall be construed to alter, amend or supersede existing size and weight limits. |
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| Sec. 14-35-7a. Loads |
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Equipment permanently affixed to a vehicle or accessories used to stabilize, secure or operate a vehicle at a site shall not be considered a commercial load under section 14-35 or these regulations. |
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(Effective January 6, 1989) |
| Sec. 14-35-8a. Supension or revocation |
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(a) If, as a result of an investigation, the commissioner determines that a transporter's registration has been misused, or the registrant has violated any provisions of these regulations, he may revoke or suspend such registration following notice and opportunity for hearing. (b) The commissioner shall have the authority to suspend or revoke all transporter's registrations issued to any registrant who has misused a transporter's registration. (c) The commissioner may suspend a transporter's registration without a presuspension hearing in cases where there is misuse that constitutes an immediate threat or peril to highway safety. |
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(Effective January 6, 1989) |