Substitute Senate Bill No. 15 with File No. 420 amends the penalties for commercial vehicles operating on state parkways where they are not allowed. The bill introduces a new subsection (g) to Section 13a-26 of the general statutes, defining "commercial motor vehicle" and setting fines for violations at $500 for a first-time offense and $1000 for subsequent offenses. These fines are to be imposed on the owner or lessee of the commercial vehicle. The bill also amends Section 51-164n of the general statutes to include the new penalties within the broader traffic and vehicle regulation framework. The bill includes insertions and deletions to update the legal language and references, and it is set to become effective on October 1, 2023.

The legislation significantly increases the fines for commercial motor vehicles driving on restricted state parkways, from the current $50 plus surcharges to $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The fines will be levied against the vehicle's owner or lessee who is operating the vehicle at the time of the infraction. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the legal text for consistency and clarification, as noted by the legislative commissioners. The changes are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill:
TRA Joint Favorable Substitute:
File No. 420: