Connecticut
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.
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 Universal helmet law repealed 1976.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 and recreational use
None
65
65
55
55
65
65
Highly incentivized for all convictions
No
Yes
None
90 days
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
Nighttime Driving: 18 Driving with Passengers: 17 years, 4 months
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
Primary
8 and over
All
All drivers. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
Permitted by state law
Work Zones, school zones, pedestrian safety zones and other locally established areas (effective 10/1/23)
Permitted by state law
School zones, pedestrian safety zones and other locally established areas (effective 10/1/23)
GHSA Urges Adherence to Traffic Rules as States Begin to Reopen
In the wake of anticipated increased highway traffic nationwide as states reopen for business and recreational activities, GHSA is urging motorists to be careful.
GHSA Urges Adherence to Traffic Rules as States Begin to Reopen
Story by Douglas Clark
May 22, 2020
Bicycle Helmet Laws: Connecticut
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: Connecticut
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
Mature Driver Laws: Connecticut
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
Choice of 4 or 6 years
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: Connecticut
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
Speed Limit Laws: Connecticut
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
65
Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: Connecticut
Ignition Interlocks
Highly incentivized for all convictions
Child Passenger Safety Laws: Connecticut
Child Restraint Required
Under 2 yrs or under 30 lbs in rear-facing child restraint
2-4 yrs or 30-40 lbs in child restraint
5-7 yrs or 40-60 lbs in child restraint or booster seat
Booster seats only with a lap and shoulder belt
Teen and Novice Drivers: Connecticut
Full Privilege Minimum Age
Nighttime Driving: 18
Driving with Passengers: 17 years, 4 months