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Non-Conforming Signage Under CT MUTCD Adoption

Connecticut has adopted MUTCD via CGS §14-298 and CTDOT regulations. Parking restriction signs must be reflective, mounted at proper height, unobstructed, with hours/days clearly stated. A motorist cannot be cited where signage fails MUTCD conformance.

Legal basis

CGS §14-298; MUTCD 2009 Chapter 2B; CTDOT Highway Design Manual

Sample appeal wording

[CITY] Hearing Officer Re: Citation #[TICKET] The sign at [LOCATION] is non-conforming under MUTCD as adopted in CGS §14-298: [FADED/OBSTRUCTED/MOUNTED LOW/CONTRADICTORY]. Photographs enclosed. Citation must be dismissed. [NAME]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

  • CGS §14-298
  • MUTCD 2009 Ch. 2B

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