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 substitutes 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 is expected to generate minimal revenue for the state through fines imposed for violations, although the overall fiscal impact will depend on the frequency of such infractions.

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