Section 14-253a-16 - Application by an organization(a) An organization may make application for and be issued either special license plates or a removable windshield placard for use on a vehicle. The application shall be signed by an officer or authorized representative of the organization. Either special license plates or one removable windshield placard may be issued for each vehicle certified as provided in subsection (b) of the of this section.(b) An officer or authorized representative of an organization shall certify under penalty of false statement that each motor vehicle for which special license plates or a removable windshield placard are assigned is used primarily to transport persons who are blind or persons with disabilities. Primary use means that more than one-half of the usage of such vehicle is for transportation of persons who are blind or persons with disabilities. The commissioner may require proof of such usage. The commissioner may require that the ownership or affiliation of such motor vehicle be identified clearly by markings thereon. Any such markings shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the commissioner. The motor vehicle shall be registered in the name of, or leased by, the organization making the application.(c) No medical certification of disability or of blindness as provided in section 14-253a-18 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be required upon an application filed by an organization which meets the requirements of this section.(d) An organization which meets the requirements of this section may be issued one removable windshield placard for each vehicle if no special license plates are issued for such vehicle. A removable windshield placard issued to a vehicle which meets the requirements of this section shall display the signature of the authorized representative of the organization and the alpha-numeric characters of the vehicle's number plate. Such placard shall expire on the same date as the expiration of the registration of such vehicle.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-253a-16
Effective November 2, 2011