Sec. 14-270f. Weigh station logs.
Sec. 14-270f. Weigh station logs. (a) On and after January 1, 2008, logs shall be
maintained for each shift at all weigh stations located in the state. Each log shall contain
the following information with respect to each weigh station: (1) The location, date and
hours of each shift, (2) the hours the "OPEN" sign is illuminated, (3) the number of
Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Public Safety officers or civilian
technicians for each shift, (4) the number and weight of all vehicles inspected, (5) the
type of vehicle inspections, (6) the number and types of citations issued, (7) the amount
of fines that may be imposed for overweight or other violations, (8) the operating costs
for each shift, and (9) the number of vehicles that pass through the weigh station during
each shift. Each log shall be submitted to the Commissioner of Public Safety. Not later
than December 15, 2007, the Commissioner of Public Safety, in consultation with the
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, shall develop and distribute a form for the recording
of such information.
(b) Not later than January 1, 2008, and semiannually thereafter, the Commissioner
of Public Safety shall submit, in accordance with section 11-4a, a written report that
contains a summary of the information specified in subsection (a) of this section for the
preceding six-month period to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly
having cognizance of matters relating to transportation. Such report shall also be posted
on the Internet web site of the Departments of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-7, S. 99.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-7 effective November 2, 2007.