Application of regulations

The regulations adopted in accordance with section 14-163c–1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall apply to: (1) Any motor vehicle in intrastate commerce which has a gross vehicle weight rating, or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of eighteen thousand one (18,001) or more pounds; (2) Any motor vehicle in interstate commerce which has a gross vehicle weight rating, or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of ten thousand one (10,001) or more pounds; (3) Any motor vehicle which is designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers, including the driver; (4) Any motor vehicle which is used in the transportation of hazardous materials in a quantity such as to require placarding of the vehicle under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 USC App. 1801–1813, inclusive; (5) A person who holds a commercial driver's license or who operates any motor vehicle as described in subsections (1) through (4) of this section; and (6) A motor carrier as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 390, Section 390.5, which is responsible for the operation of any motor vehicle or the driver thereof as provided in subsections (1) through (5), inclusive, of this section.