GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Connecticut. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Authorizes AV testing with a human operator.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
Choice of 4 or 6 years
65 and over: choice of 2- or 6-year renewal, mail renewal requires demonstration of hardship
None
Decriminalized and legal for medical use
None
55
55
65
65
65
65
None
90 days
Yes
Highly incentivized for all convictions
No
Yes
Under 2 yrs or under 30 lbs in rear-facing restraint system 2-4 yrs or 30-40 lbs in child restraint system 5-7 yrs or 40-60 lbs in child restraint or booster seat Booster seats only with a lap and shoulder belt
8-15 years and 60 lbs or over
16
4 with driver's ed 6 without driver's ed
40
16 / 4
11 p.m. - 5 a.m.
First 6 months: no passengers except parents or instructor Second 6 months: no passengers except parents, instructor or immediate family
Nighttime Driving: 18 Driving with Passengers: 17 years, 4 months
Primary
8 and over
Front
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
None
n/a
None
n/a
Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New Mexico and Texas received a total of $95,000 in grant funds and Uber ride credits to support initiatives that help prevent impaired driving this holiday season.
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in partnership with Uber, has awarded the Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New Mexico and Texas State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) a total of $95,000 in grant funds and Uber ride credits to support initiatives to help prevent impaired driving this holiday season.
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in partnership with Uber, has awarded the Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New Mexico and Texas State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) a total of $95,000 in grant funds and Uber ride credits to support initiatives to help prevent impaired driving this holiday season.
As the number of pedestrians killed by drivers continues a decade-long trend in the wrong direction during the pandemic, GHSA & its SHSO members are marking the 2nd annual Nat'l Pedestrian Safety Month by taking steps to address the behavioral safety issues that put people on foot at increased risk.
As the number of pedestrians killed by drivers continues a decade-long trend in the wrong direction during the pandemic, GHSA & its SHSO members are marking the 2nd annual Nat'l Pedestrian Safety Month by taking steps to address the behavioral safety issues that put people on foot at increased risk.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
As traffic volumes rise, State Highway Safety Offices increase efforts to protect road users
In the wake of anticipated increased highway traffic nationwide as states reopen for business and recreational activities, GHSA is urging motorists to be careful.
Story by Douglas Clark
May 22, 2020
AV legislation
Authorizes AV testing with a human operator.
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
