Connecticut Auto Transport & Driving Information
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Connecticut DMV Info
Department of Motor Vehicles
60 State St.
Wethersfield, CT 06161
(860) 263-5700 (Within Hartford area or out-of-state)
(800) 842-8222 (Elsewhere in Connecticut)
(860) 263-5720 (Operator license suspension only)
(860) 263-5601 (Operator license suspension TDD number only)
Danbury - Full Service
Derby - Photo License Center (Limited Services and Hours)
Enfield - Full Service
Hamden - Full Service
Hartford Regional Market - Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Skills Testing Site Only
Middletown - Photo License Center (Limited Services and Hours)
Milford - Photo License Center (Limited Services and Hours)
New Britain - Full Service
Norwalk - Full Service
Norwich - Full Service
Old Saybrook - Full Service
Putnam - Satellite Office (Limited Services and Hours)
Waterbury - Full Service
Wethersfield - Full Service
Willimantic - Satellite Office (Limited Services and Hours)
Winsted - Satellite Office (Full Services with Limited Hours)
Connecticut Driver’s License
Driver Education:
If younger than 18 and applying for a driver's license in CT, the completion of a state-approved driver's education class or home driver's education training is obligatory. Young teens who have taken a course recognized by the state of CT does not have to spend as much time training on the road as those being educated from home. Specifcally, the difference is 120 compared to 180 days.
(For more information on driver licenses click here)
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Driver’s Training: Click here for details
Connecticut Car Events, Shows, Expos
Jun 27 Wheels & Wings Candlelight Airport, Green Pond Rd New Milford CT US
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Connecticut Gas Prices
- Recent State High: 3.27 (per gallon)
- Recent State Low: 2.69 (per gallon)
Connecticut Vehicle Hazard Rates
Car accidents: In Connecticut the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 966 in 2008, from 1110 in 2007. This is a -13% change. 104 of these deaths, or 40%, involved alcohol impairment.
DUI Prevalence: 9,261 DUI arrests in 2008.
Traffic Jam Info: click here for details
Connecticut Speed Limits
- 55-65MPH - multiple lane limited access highway
Popular Connecticut Car Dealerships
George Harte Infiniti of West Haven
442 Derby Ave | West Haven, CT , 06516
PH: (203) 495-6700 | FX: N/A
Affordable Car Rental
84 West Rd | Ellington, CT , 06029
PH: (860) 875-2595 | FX: N/A
Audi Of Wallingford
800 S Colony Rd | Wallingford, CT , 06492
PH: (203) 294-9000 | FX: (203) 269-2119
Dillon Ford Sales & Service
30 Tolland Tpke | Manchester, CT , 06042
PH: (860) 645-3220 | FX: N/A
Ugly Duckling Rent-A-Car
91 Park Lane Rd | New Milford, CT , 06776
PH: (860) 354-9351 | FX: N/A
Stamford Volvo
107 Myrtle Ave | Stamford, CT , 06902
PH: (203) 359-2255 | FX: N/A
Enfield Honda
10 Palomba Dr | Enfield, CT , 06082
PH: (860) 741-3401 | FX: N/A
Guilford Saab
1800 Boston Post Rd | Guilford, CT , 06437
PH: (203) 453-0396 | FX: (203) 453-5920
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Connecticut Driving Laws/Info
First Connecticut DUI Conviction
- Jail – 48 Hour Minimum up to 6 Months
- Community Service – 100 Hours if Jail Suspended
- Fine – From $500 to $1,000
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Program
- Vehicle Towed and Impounded for 48 Hours
Second Connecticut DUI Conviction
- Jail – 120 Days Minimum up to 2 Years
- Fine – From $1,000 to $4,000
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device for 2 Years After Suspension
- Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Program
- Community Service – Minimum 100 Hours
- Vehicle Towed and Impounded for 48 Hours
Third Connecticut DUI Conviction
- Jail – 1 Year Minimum up to 3 Years
- Fine – From $2,000 to $8,000
- License Suspension – Permanent*
- Community Service – Minimum 100 Hours
- (*May Request Hearing After 6 Years)
CT Speeding Ticket Info:
Can I be arrested for not paying my speeding tickets?
It varies by the county or municipality where you got your ticket. However, not paying your violation will force the court to notify your Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that results in an instantaneous suspension of your driver’s license. And, again, a warrant for your arrest may also be issued. This does not mean that the cops will then be actively coming after you. Rather, this means that a warrant for your arrest will always appear on your record (even for employment background checks). However, if you commit another crime or even minor infraction, you will NOT receive a ticket you will be hauled off to jail.
What if I miss my court date?
Again, the location in Connecticut where the ticket was issued will influence the specific repercussions of missing a court date differentially. However, commonly, an arrest warrant will be issued and your license will not be valid, until you show up, pay up, and clear your name. Otherwise any other unlawful activity you engage in can result in much steeper fines and often jail time.
