In the performance of his duties under sections 14-379 to 14-390, inclusive, the commissioner shall (1) prescribe uniform standards for such safety devices and equipment as he deems necessary and certify the types of devices and equipment which meet such standards and (2) promulgate such regulations respecting the registration, operation, sale and leasing of snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles as he finds necessary for public safety. The commissioner may enter into reciprocal agreements with the commissioner of motor vehicles or other like authority of any other state for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of said sections.
(1969, P.A. 752, S. 12; 1971, P.A. 848, S. 13.)
History: 1971 act made provisions applicable to all-terrain vehicles.
See Secs. 23-26b, 23-26d and 23-26f re powers of Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to regulate all-terrain vehicles operating on state land.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline
Chapter 255 - Snowmobiles, All-Terrain Vehicles, Dirt Bikes and Mini-Motorcycles
Section 14-379. - Definitions.
Section 14-380. - Operation prohibited without valid registration. Exceptions.
Section 14-381. - Requirements for registration. Application. Registration plates.
Section 14-382. - Change of address. Transfer of ownership.
Section 14-385. - Renting or leasing of snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles. Records required.
Section 14-386. - Enforcement. Failure to stop snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle upon request.
Section 14-386a. - Prohibited manner of operation. Penalty. Liability for property damage.
Section 14-387. - Rules of operation. Violations.
Section 14-388. - Penalties. Liability.
Section 14-389. - Administration by Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Reciprocal agreements.
Section 14-390f. - All-terrain vehicles: Effect of U.S. District Court consent decree.