Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-137-20

Current through December 4, 2024

Section 14-137-20 - Course and method of operations; rules of practice for procedures available

(a)Management Services Division:

(1) As it relates the public, the Data Processing Section's function may be found in connection with its responsibilities under the provisions of Section 14-163 of the General Statutes, which requires the furnishing of information to tax assessors with respect to the names and addresses of owners of motor vehicles and snowmobiles residing in their respective towns. Such information is furnished by the use of data processing cards or magnetic tape having a lay out, as outlined in Motor Vehicle Department forms.

(2) The Handicapped Driver Training Unit instructs persons with relatively severe handicaps in the operation of a motor vehicle. Examines handicapped drivers for licensing and may determine adaptive equipment needed on vehicles operated by such licensees. Medical certificates on motor vehicle form P-40 are used.

(3) Furnishing copies of records-Under the provisions of Sections 14-3, 14-192, 52-62, 52-63 and Public Act Number 73-549, the division collects fees for records furnished to the public by other divisions of the department, using various Motor Vehicle Department forms and correspondence for this purpose.

(4) The Traffic Records Unit is responsible for the design and implementation of a data-processing based Traffic Records Information System, which will aid in the formulation and evaluation of problem-solving approaches aimed at reducing the number and severity of traffic crashes. A number of summary-level statistical reports, dealing with such areas as reportable accidents, vehicles registered and operators licensed, are available to the public.

(5) The Pupil Transportation Administrator is responsible for developing and implementing the Federal Pupil Transportation Safety Standard #17 in Connecticut at the state and local level and acts as liaison between individual communities and the Federal government. He formulates programs and assists local communities in various areas of pupil transportation and develops research study statistics for use by the state and local communities.

(6) Hearings - The Adjudications Unit provides for notices and conduct of hearings pursuant to procedures adopted by the Department as required with respect to the following matters:

a. Dealer and Repairer alleged violations

b. Fatalities, under the provisions of Section 14-111(c) of the General Statutes

c. License suspensions

d. License reinstatements

e. Possession of alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle

f. Accident Security matters

g. Other departmental hearing matters

(b)Dealers and Repairers Division:

(1) This division issues the following licenses:

a. Motor Vehicle Manufacturer, under Section 14-67a of the Connecticut General Statutes

b. New Car Dealer, under Section 14-52 of the Connecticut General Statutes

c. Used Car Dealer, under Section 14-52 of the Connecticut General Statutes

d. Repairer, under Section 14-52 of the Connecticut General Statutes

e. Limited Repairer, under Section 14-52 of the Connecticut General Statutes

f. Retail Gasoline Dealer, under Section 14-319 of the Connecticut General Statutes

g. Motor Vehicle Junkyard, under Section 21-16 of the Connecticut General Statutes

h. Snowmobile Dealers and ATV Dealers, under Section 14-383 of the Connecticut General Statutes

(2) The division issues motor vehicle auction permits, junk registrations and official motor vehicle inspection station permits.

(3) The division issues to all applicants detailed procedure containing instructions regarding required experience, qualifications, equipment and facilities necessary for the type of license applied for, together with the necessary application forms for such information, in accordance with the statutes cited, to which reference may be had.

(4) The division determines whether or not a proposed site will imperil the safety of the public, as required by Sections 14-53 and 14-320 of the General Statutes.

(5) The division determines the qualifications for and issues the following vehicle registrations:

a. Snowmobile Dealer

b. All Terrain Vehicle Dealer

c. Motor Vehicle Wrecker

d. New Car Dealer

e. Used Car Dealer

f. Repairer

g. Limited Repairer

h. Transporter

i. Junkyard

j. Manufacturer

k. Special Dealers

l. Motorcycle Dealers

(6) The division investigates complaints against licensees; takes administrative action when statutory or regulatory violations are found; enforces compliance with licensing laws and regulations.

(7) Appeals to court are provided from these proceedings in the following sections of the General Statutes; Section 4-183, 14-57, 14-66, 14-324 and 14-331 among others.

(c)Registration and Title Division:

(1) Application for registration, certificate of title, operator's license, and parkway toll plates may be made at all offices of the department. Learners' permits are available where appropriate by law.

(2) The owner of a motor vehicle must sign the application for the certificate of title and such form must contain (1) name, residence and mail address of the owner (2) a description of the vehicle (3) date of purchase (4) any further information the Commissioner reasonably requires to identify the vehicle. The applicant must also submit documentary evidence to establish ownership of the vehicle (Section 14-171 of the General Statutes). Provisions for appeals are made in Sections 14-194 and 14-195 of the General Statutes.

(3) To obtain a registration the vehicle owner must file with the department a signed application containing such information as the Commissioner shall require and submit proof of ownership and payment of sales tax if due (Section 14-12 and Section 12-431 of the General Statutes) .

(4) An operator's license application approved by the Driver Licensing Division must be signed and presented with proper fee to obtain a new operator's license under Section 14-36 of the General Statutes.

(5) To obtain a parkway toll plate the registered owner of a motor vehicle must sign an application for such plate and must have the vehicle registered in this state as provided in Section 14-155 of the General Statutes.

(6) Leasing licenses may be obtained at the Wethersfield Office and require a signed application and proof of financial responsibility placed on file under the terms of Section 14-15 of the General Statutes.

(7) Automobile club licenses are also issued at the Wethersfield Office as required by Section 14-67 of the General Statutes. To obtain an automobile club license it is required that an application, surety bond, and information concerning services performed be placed on file with the Department.

(8) To obtain a boat registration the owner must file with the department a signed application containing such information as the commissioner may require.

(9) To obtain any of the above registrations, titles or licenses the fees provided for in the Statutes cited must be paid.

(10) Upon presentation of the above mentioned applications and fees the transactions will be processed provided all requirements of statutes and regulations have been satisfied.

(11) Under the provisions of Section 14-12(b) of the General Statutes the commissioner may appoint qualified licensed motor vehicle dealers to issue new registrations for passenger vehicles and certain trucks at the time of sale by such dealer.

(12) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 14-253 of the General Statutes parking privilege cards are issued to handicapped and disabled licensees, upon submission of medical certification.

(d)Driver Licensing Division:

(1) Motor Vehicle Inspections. The division following departmental procedures established pursuant to the requirements of law, conducts inspections of school buses, public service vehicles, vehicles ten or more years old, composite vehicles, ambulances and out-of-state vehicles.

(2) Financial responsibility.

a. Proof of financial responsibility is required of any persons convicted of violations of laws cited in Section 14-112 of the General Statutes.

b. Proof of financial responsibility is required of an uninsured motorist involved in a reportable accident.

(3) Warnings and Public Complaints.

a. This division processes and accounts for warnings related to:

1) Defective equipment warnings, as provided in Section 14-103 of the General Statutes, using various department forms.

2) Moving violation warnings are processed and filed for further reference.

(4) Accident Security.

a. This division assimilates reports and information relating to reportable accidents; separates all uninsured operators involved in accidents; evaluates cases for the amount of bond required in each such accident; determines through a departmental procedure the possibility of a judgment being rendered against uninsured motorists; arranges for informal hearing procedure where requested, using departmental questionnaires and forms.

b. This Division arranges for formal hearings by hearing officers and processes refunding of deposits not claimed, using affidavits and forms provided by the department, all as provided by Sections 14-113 through 14-133 of the General Statutes, to which reference may be had.

(5) Driver Licensing.

a. Upon completion of personal data sheet and application, this division examines all applicants for knowledge of law, vision and ability to operate, requiring medical certificates where necessary Examinations are given in English, Spanish and several other foreign languages.

b. The division issues public service licenses to qualified licensed operators of good moral character, after fingerprinting and investigation in accord with Section 14-44 of the General Statutes. Special appeal provisions are provided in Section 14-44 of the General Statutes.

(6) Miscellaneous Permits.

a. This division also, upon proper application, issues permits for the following items, as required in the statutes cited:

1) Flashing light permits under Section 14-96p and 14-96q of the General Statutes.

2) Siren permits, as provided in subsection (d) of Section 14-80.

3) Motor vehicle racing permits as provided by Section 14-164

(7) Driving Schools. The division provides for the licensing of commercial driving schools as required by Section 14-69 of the General Statutes and the licensing and training of commercial driving school instructors, as provided for by Section 14-73 of the General Statutes, all upon written applications provided by the department, including necessary insurance and other data found necessary by the Commissioner and provided for on forms furnished for that purpose.

(8) Enforcement authority. This division, using uniform traffic ticket and uniform warning forms enforces motor vehicle laws.

(9) Driver improvement courses. Conducts driver improvement clinics for motor vehicle licensees meeting departmental criteria.

(e)Auto Emissions Division:

(1) Periodically monitor official emissions inspection stations to verify proper procedures are being followed regarding testing of vehicles, record keeping and calibration of vehicle testing equipment.

(2) Licenses and monitors official emissions fleet inspection stations to verify proper procedures are being followed regarding testing of vehicles, record keeping and maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.

(3) The division will issue a waiver of compliance to owners of vehicles that cannot pass the minimum standards and will require a cost of $70.00 or more to repair (excluding air pollution control devices) to meet the standards an estimate of cost of repairs must be presented verifying the $70.00 minimum will be exceeded. A low emissions tune-up can be prescribed as a condition of waiver.

(4) Vehicles that can not be presented for inspection in accordance with the schedule established by the commissioner may apply for a commissioners certificate which will delay the inspection until such time as is reasonably convenient for the vehicle to be presented. A letter of request stating the reason for inconvenience and the date it would be convenient should be mailed to the division's office in Wethersfield.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-137-20

Effective June 17, 1980