Signed by Governor Ned Lamont

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends certain statutes for traffic stops concerning properly displaying a number plate, lamps, and illuminating devices, windshields and registration in Connecticut.

Highlights:

• Amends certain statutes for traffic stops concerning properly displaying a number plate, lamps, and illuminating devices, windshields and registration in Connecticut (Sec. 1-10).

• Prohibits motorists with license plate frames that partially obscure part of the plate, from being stopped by law enforcement (Sec. 1-10).

• Authorizes motorists to hang those ubiquitous air fresheners from rear-view mirrors, as well as highway toll passes on their windshields (Sec. 1-10).

• Increases penalties in line with reckless driving for those traveling more than 100 miles per hour (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning October 1, 2025 (Sec. 11).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends certain statutes for traffic stops concerning properly displaying a number plate, lamps, and illuminating devices, windshields and registration in Connecticut.

Highlights:

• Amends certain statutes for traffic stops concerning properly displaying a number plate, lamps, and illuminating devices, windshields and registration in Connecticut (Sec. 1-10).

• Prohibits motorists with license plate frames that partially obscure part of the plate, from being stopped by law enforcement (Sec. 1-10).

• Authorizes motorists to hang those ubiquitous air fresheners from rear-view mirrors, as well as highway toll passes on their windshields (Sec. 1-10).

• Increases penalties in line with reckless driving for those traveling more than 100 miles per hour (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning October 1, 2025 (Sec. 11).

Full Bill Text