According to Connecticut state statute
all motor vehicles (including motorcycles as specified) operated on public road, highway or in any parking area for ten or more motor vehicles ( Chapter 246, sec. 14-80 and subsequent) must meet the following requirements. This is NOT an exhaustive list:
- Must be registered and such registration (license plate) displayed prominently. A safety inspection may be required. Dealers are required to install etched VIN numbers;
- Not exceeding maximum noise including required use of a qualifying muffler;
- Not emitting excessive fumes or smoke, as specified;
- Having a horn audible at at least 200 feet as specified;
- Sufficient braking equipment, as specified; fenders/wheel protectors; tamper-resistant odometer; side mirrors; tires of specified material and tread; handle bars of specified maximum height
- Sufficient illumination: headlights, taillights, license plate lights, reflectors, turn signals, and flashing hazard lights of designated number, colors, intensities and heights.
- High beams or fog lamps if equipped, they must meet additional requirements;
- Windshield, if equipped must be of safety glass, undamaged, un-tinted, and with motorized windshield wiper.