Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-298-267

Current through June 15, 2024

Section 14-298-267 - Course and methods of operation: Rules of practice for procedures available; blanket approval

(a)Traffic signal permits

Application forms for traffic signal permits are available from the Office of the State Traffic Administration. Pursuant to Section 14-299 of the Connecticut General Statutes, permits for the installation of approved traffic control signal lights are issued to the traffic authority having jurisdiction.

(b)Speed limit certificates

Application forms for speed limit certificates are available from the Office of the State Traffic Administration. Pursuant to Section 14-218a of the Connecticut General Statutes, speed limit certificates are issued to the local municipalities for approved speed limits on town roads and speed limits are also established on any state highway, bridge or parkway built or maintained by the state.

(c)No Passing zones

No Passing zones on state highways are recommended by an engineering study and pursuant to Section 14-234 of the Connecticut General Statutes approved by the Office and indicated by appropriate markings, or, when necessary, signs.

(d)Through truck routes

Pursuant to Section 14-298 of the Connecticut General Statutes the Office makes regulations, in cooperation and agreement with local traffic authorities, respecting the use by through truck traffic of streets and highways within the limits of and under the jurisdiction of, any city, town or borough of the state for protection and safety of the public.

(e) Certificate for traffic generator

Upon proper application and subsequent investigation, certificates for traffic generators, as described in Section 14-312-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, are issued upon approval pursuant to Sections 14-311 and 14-311c of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(f) Miscellaneous permits

Pursuant to Section 14-298 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the following permits are issued:

(1) to perform such tasks as are authorized in written permission on a state highway subject to such restrictions as are set forth by the Office as cited in Section 14-298-250 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;

(2) for use of parkways by vehicles normally excluded therefrom as cited in Section 14-298-251 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; and

(3) for use of state highways for special events as authorized in written permission subject to such restrictions as set forth by the Office as cited in section 14-298-262 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(g)State-owned properties

Pursuant to Section 14-298 of the Connecticut General Statutes, regulations are adopted for the use of state highways and roads on state-owned properties.

(h)Assistance to towns

The Office of the State Traffic Administration, through the office of the commissioner, aids and assists towns on all other traffic regulatory matters which come under its jurisdiction.

(i) The Office of the State Traffic Administration approves various traffic regulatory measures as defined by the federal Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices, except for those matters of a routine nature for which the commission has granted the Department of Transportation blanket approval to implement. The Office shall retain on file a list of such items.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-298-267

Effective December 3, 1996; Amended December 27, 2017