Many people do not know this, but driving while impaired is actually only a traffic violation, as opposed to driving while intoxicated, which is a criminal conviction. A person can receive a ticket for driving while impaired, without actually receiving a DUI charge and being arrested. How is this possible? On this page, I will […]
James Ruane
Operating a Vehicle Through Pedestrian Safety Zone
Operating a vehicle through a pedestrian safety zone can be a very dangerous action. It also violates Connecticut’s motor vehicle laws. If you are caught in violation of this law, you face a motor vehicle infraction as well as penalties. You can learn more about this violation as well as penalties on this page. What […]
Failure to Obey Yield Sign
Failure to obey a yield sign may result in a motor vehicle violation, and other consequences. If you have recently been given a ticket for failure to obey yield sign, you may have some questions about it. On this page, I will discuss what Connecticut law says about failure to obey yield sign so that […]
Improper Operation on Divided Highway
Improper operation on a divided highway is considered a motor vehicle violation in the state of Connecticut. There are certain rules that you need to follow when driving on the highway in order to be in compliance with the law. You can learn more about the improper operation on divided highway law here. You can […]
Failure to Obey Traffic Control Signal Light
Failure to obey traffic control signal light is a motor vehicle violation in the state of Connecticut. Getting a ticket for this violation can have serious consequences, such as fines, DMV points, and other issues. Here, I will discuss what failure to obey traffic control light is under the law. I’ll also talk in more […]
Entering or Leaving Controlled Access Highway at Other Than Designated Entrance or Exit
Driving a vehicle onto any controlled-access highway except at entrances and exits that are established is a violation of the Connecticut traffic laws. In some instances, it may be illegal for a driver to exit a roadway or highway from the shoulder of the road, or enter onto the highway from a shoulder. Doing one […]
Operation of Motorcycle Abreast, Illegal Passing
Motorcycles have all the rights that cars have when driving on any road or highway. This includes the use of a single lane at one time. But just like for cars, it is against the law for motorcycle drivers to weave in and out of lanes. This is the case even in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Doing […]
Operator’s Duty on Stopping a School Bus
One motor vehicle violation in Connecticut is violation of operator’s duty on stopping a school bus. If you have gotten a ticket for this violation, here is some information that you need to know about the violation itself and the consequences of it. Understanding the violation can help you decide if you want to fight […]
Failure to Give Proper Signal
Failure to properly signal before making a turn may result in a violation in Connecticut. You could get a ticket for the failure to give proper signal. If you have received this ticket, you can learn more about it here. Learn more about improper signaling, proper signaling, and what to do if you face this […]
Improper Backing or Starting Connecticut Motor Vehicle Violation
Improper backing or starting while operating a motor vehicle is considered a motor vehicle violation in Connecticut. Receiving a traffic ticket for this violation may result in one DMV point on a person’s driver’s license. If you are facing a ticket for improper backing or starting, you probably want to learn more about the infraction. […]
