Autonomous Vehicle Laws: Connecticut
AV testing authorized under specified conditions.
Connecticut
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Connecticut. Please note that GHSA does not compile any additional data on state laws other than what is presented in these pages. For more information, consult the appropriate State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle Helmet Laws: Connecticut
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: Connecticut
Helmets required for all riders under 17. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
Sobriety Checkpoint Laws: Connecticut
Checkpoints are conducted. Their legality is upheld under state Constitution.
Mature Driver Laws: Connecticut
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
Choice of 4 or 6 years
Provisions for Mature Drivers
65 and over: choice of 2- or 6-year renewal, mail renewal requires demonstration of hardship
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: Connecticut
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
- None
Marijuana-Specific Laws
- Possession and Use: Decriminalized and legal for medical use
- Impaired Driving: None
Speed Limit Laws: Connecticut
Rural Interstates
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 65 | 65 |
Urban Interstates
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 55 | 55 |
Other Limited Access Roads
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 65 | 65 |
Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: Connecticut
Penalties
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension | Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| .16 | 90 days | Yes |
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Child Passenger Safety Laws: Connecticut
Child Restraint Required
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
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8-15 years and 60 lbs or over
Maximum Fine for 1st Offense
$92
Teen and Novice Drivers: Connecticut
Full Privilege Minimum Age
Nighttime Driving: 18
Driving with Passengers: 17 years, 4 months
Learner Stage
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Minimum Duration (Months) |
Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 |
4 with driver's ed 6 without driver's ed |
40 |
Intermediate Stage
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
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