Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 14 - Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline
36 - Application of Minor for Operator's License and Registration
Issuing of Limited Motor Vehicle Operators' Licenses
Section 14-36-4 - Types of limited licenses

Universal Citation: CT Reg of State Agencies 14-36-4

Current through December 12, 2024

(a) In accordance with the provisions of subsection (e) of section 14-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may issue an operator's license with any limitation he deems advisable. A license containing one or more such limitations shall be known as a limited license. In issuing a limited license the commissioner shall consider the ability and competence of the licensee or applicant including any health problem or condition as well as the accident record and driving history of such licensee or applicant. The commissioner shall also consider a recommendation by a physician who has examined such licensee or applicant, and any recommendation by the Medical Advisory Board established in accordance with section 14-46a et seq., of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) A limited license may contain one or more of the following limitations, which shall be noted on the license document:

(1) Operation of a motor vehicle is permitted only during the period of daylight beginning one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise and one-half (1/2) hour after sunset;

(2) Operation of the motor vehicle is permitted only when the person is using corrective lenses, not including telescopic lenses, as prescribed by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist;

(3) Operation of a motor vehicle is permitted only on highways that are not limited access highways;

(4) Operation of a motor vehicle is permitted only with a motor vehicle having an automatic transmission;

(5) Operation of a motor vehicle is permitted only with a motor vehicle equipped with external mirrors located on both the left and right sides of the vehicle to reflect to the vehicle operator a view of the highway of at least two hundred (200) feet to the rear;

(6) Operation of a motor vehicle is permitted only with a motor vehicle having special controls or equipment;

(7) Operation of a motor vehicle is permitted only when the person is using an operable hearing aid.

(c) The commissioner shall designate the applicable limitations of subsection (b) on the front of each operator's license.

(d) The commissioner may place a limitation on an operator's license in accordance with subsection (b) of this regulation, or remove a limitation from such license, at the time of initial issue, at the time of renewal, or at any time during the term of the license.

(e) Any person who claims to be aggrieved by the action of the commissioner in placing a limitation on his or her operator's license may request a hearing in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(f) A person having a limited operator's license who operates a motor vehicle of a type or in a manner inconsistent with the limitations appearing on the license shall have committed an infraction under the provisions of subsection (g) of section 14-36 of the Connecticut General Statutes. A person who is convicted of two or more such infractions shall have his or her license suspended by the commissioner for a period of thirty (30) days. The licensee may request a hearing in accordance with chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes prior to such suspension.

(g) In any case where the commissioner has reason to believe that an operator's license may be subject to limitation, in accordance with these regulations, the commissioner may, at his discretion, require that the license holder or applicant submit to a behind-the-wheel driving test conducted by the Department of Motor Vehicles to demonstrate that such person has the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. The commissioner shall consider the results of such driving test in making any such licensing decision including the placing of any limitation on an operator's license.

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