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Laws and Penalties
- 1/10Texting while driving is considered
A third or more texting-while-driving offense leads to a 6-month license suspension in Connecticut, enforcing stricter discipline for repeat violations.
First offense penalty for street racing may include
First-time offenders caught street racing may face a 6-month suspension along with possible jail time or a fine.
Second offense of street racing results in
A second street racing offense leads to a 1 year license suspension, significantly raising the consequence to deter repetition.
Third time street racing offense can lead to consequences such as
After a third street racing offense, the license may be revoked permanently due to the dangerous nature of the violation.
License restoration fee for DUI and speeding is
In Connecticut, for all the listed traffic offenses, including DUI and speeding, the license restoration fee is $175.
When failing a DUI test the license suspension period is
If a driver fails a DUI test, the license will be suspended for at least 45 days, with additional steps required for reinstatement.
After a DUI offense, for license reinstatement the driver must
Reinstating a license after a DUI requires installing and maintaining an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) to monitor alcohol consumption while driving.
Refusal for a blood, breath, or urine test when arrested for DUI leads to
Refusal to take a chemical test leads to a license suspension and mandatory installation of an IID, regardless of age.
When failed a BAC test, the driver must
Drivers under 21 who fail a BAC test must maintain the IID for at least one year, depending on prior offenses.
Consequence of committing a traffic violation in a work zone can include
Committing a traffic violation in a work zone can result in fines up to $1,000, points on the license, and mandatory driver retraining.