Sec. 14-285. Use of mirrors by vehicles other than motor vehicles. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 14-285. Use of mirrors by vehicles other than motor vehicles. Each vehicle, except a motor vehicle, which is so constructed or which is so loaded that the driver is prevented from having a free and unobstructed view of the highway immediately to the rear and at the sides of the same, shall be equipped with a mirror or reflector attached to and so located and adjusted on such vehicle as to give the operator thereof a clear reflected view of the highway directly to the rear on a line parallel to the side of the body of such vehicle. Any person operating such a vehicle shall make observations for the approach of vehicles from the rear and, when so approached, shall drive to the right of the center line of the traveled way as promptly as safety will permit, giving the vehicle approaching from the rear opportunity to pass in safety. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be deemed to have committed an infraction and be fined not less than thirty-five dollars nor more than fifty dollars for each offense.

      (1949 Rev., S. 2503; P.A. 82-223, S. 25; P.A. 83-577, S. 30.)

      History: P.A. 82-223 specified that violation of the section constituted an infraction and increased the minimum fine from $10 to $25; P.A. 83-577 increased the minimum fine to $35.

      See Sec. 14-99 re mirror requirement.