The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6684, seeks to amend chapter 248 of the general statutes by introducing a new provision that prohibits law enforcement officers from assessing fines against owners or operators of commercial motor vehicles for specific infractions. These infractions include parking on the shoulder of a highway and operating an overweight commercial motor vehicle. The bill stipulates that such fines cannot be imposed until weigh stations are open and available for parking.

The intent of this legislation is to provide relief to commercial motor vehicle owners and operators by ensuring that they are not penalized for parking violations or overweight operations when weigh stations are closed. This change aims to address the logistical challenges faced by these vehicle operators when weigh stations are not accessible, thereby promoting fairness in enforcement practices.