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Stale Citation — DMV Hold Removal

Connecticut citations enforced via DMV registration hold under CGS §14-150b can age out where the underlying citation cannot be properly proved or where the municipality fails to follow §7-152c notice requirements. A citation more than 6 years old (CGS §52-576 contract SoL) is generally unenforceable as a civil judgment.

Legal basis

CGS §14-150b (DMV holds); CGS §52-576 (6-year SoL); CGS §7-152c

Sample appeal wording

[CITY] Hearing Officer / CT DMV Suspense Unit Re: Citation #[TICKET] dated [DATE >6 years] This citation is more than 6 years old. No judgment was ever entered. Under CGS §52-576 it is unenforceable. I request closure and removal of any DMV hold. [NAME]

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

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Sources

  • CGS §52-576
  • CGS §14-150b

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