The proposed bill, Substitute House Bill No. 5240, mandates that individuals parking or leaving stationary landscaping vehicles with trailers on public highways must place traffic cones around these vehicles. The cones must adhere to the standards set forth in the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the individual being deemed to have committed an infraction, which is punishable by fines typically ranging from $100 to $300.

Additionally, the bill repeals and replaces Section 14-212 of the general statutes to clarify the definitions of terms used in the chapter, including the inclusion of the new requirement from Section 1 of the act. The effective date for these provisions is set for October 1, 2025. The bill aims to enhance safety on public highways by ensuring that landscaping vehicles are properly marked, thereby potentially generating minimal revenue for the state through fines for violations.

Statutes affected:
TRA Joint Favorable: 14-212
File No. 390: 14-212