Connecticut § 14-228 - Leaving motor vehicle without setting brake.
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§ 14-228. Leaving motor vehicle without setting brake.
Sec. 14-228. Leaving motor vehicle without setting brake. Leaving any motor vehicle stationary on the highway without setting the brake in such manner as to prevent such vehicle from moving, unless it is occupied by a person able to control the same, shall be an infraction.
(1949 Rev., S. 2414; P.A. 75-577, S. 72, 126.)
History: P.A. 75-577 replaced provision for $20 maximum fine with statement that violation of provisions is an infraction and substituted “Leaving” for “Any person who leaves”.
See Sec. 14-107 re liability of owner, operator or lessee of vehicle.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14-228 ("Leaving motor vehicle without setting brake.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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