Connecticut § 13b-31g Implementation of wrong-way driving countermeasures.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 13b-31g — Implementation of wrong-way driving countermeasures.

Connecticut § 13b-31g

Title 13bTransportation

Ch. 242Department of Transportation

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13b-31g (2026).

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(a)For the purposes of this section, (1) “wrong-way driving detection and notification system” means a system capable of alerting a motor vehicle operator with the use of flashing lights when such operator is driving in the wrong direction and notifying a law enforcement unit when a wrong-way operator is detected, and (2) “law enforcement unit” has the same meaning as provided in section 7-294a.

(b)The Department of Transportation shall expand efforts to implement wrong-way driving countermeasures throughout the state. Such efforts shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1)The installation of wrong-way driving detection and notification systems on at least one hundred twenty highway exit ramps that the department determines are at high risk for motor vehicle operators driving in the

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(a) For the purposes of this section, (1) “wrong-way driving detection and notification system” means a system capable of alerting a motor vehicle operator with the use of flashing lights when such operator is driving in the wrong direction and notifying a law enforcement unit when a wrong-way operator is detected, and (2) “law enforcement unit” has the same meaning as provided in section 7-294a. (b) The Department of Transportation shall expand efforts to implement wrong-way driving countermeasures throughout the state. Such efforts shall include, but need not be limited to: (1) The installation of wrong-way driving detection and notification systems on at least one hundred twenty highway exit ramps that the department determines are at high risk for motor vehicle operators driving in the wrong direction; and (2) a public awareness campaign to educate the public concerning ways to reduce incidents of operators driving in the wrong direction and actions to take when an operator encounters a motor vehicle being operated in the wrong direction.