Are state-owned vehicle operators bound by state traffic laws?
Operators of state-owned vehicles must obey all motor vehicle traffic laws of the State of Connecticut, except when the duties of their position require otherwise. Drivers are personally responsible if they are fined or otherwise penalized for an offense they commit while performing official duties.
Each vehicle operator is responsible for, but is not limited to, the following:
- Being knowledgeable of, and compliant with, all of the rules and procedures outlined in General Letter No. 115 (PDF) and any applicable collective bargaining agreement
- Driving courteously and obeying all motor vehicle laws
- Possessing the ability, knowledge, skill, experience, and appropriate license to operate the type of vehicle assigned
- Never operating the vehicle while distracted
- No hand-held electronic devices while driving