Sec. 14-25d. Registration of DUKW or similar amphibious vehicle. Restrictions or prohibitions imposed by traffic authority.
Sec. 14-25d. Registration of DUKW or similar amphibious vehicle. Restrictions or prohibitions imposed by traffic authority. (a) Notwithstanding any other
provision of this chapter, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may register a DUKW
amphibious vehicle, manufactured by General Motors Corporation during the years
1942 to 1945, inclusive, or similar amphibious vehicle as an antique, rare or special
interest motor vehicle, in accordance with the provisions of section 14-20, unless such
amphibious vehicle has been modified by the addition of seats to transport passengers
for hire, in which case the commissioner may issue to the owner of such amphibious
vehicle registration for a motor bus, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d)
of section 14-49. No such registration shall be issued until such amphibious vehicle has
passed a safety inspection conducted by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(b) Any traffic authority, as defined in subdivision (6) of section 14-297, may impose restrictions or prohibitions concerning the use and operation of any such amphibious vehicle registered as a motor bus, on any highway or bridge under its jurisdiction
as such traffic authority determines to be necessary for the protection of the passengers
of such amphibious vehicle and highway users.
(P.A. 07-167, S. 39.)