Category: Motor Vehicle Violations

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 […]

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. […]

Wrong Direction at Rotary or One Way Street Motor Vehicle Violation

Going in the wrong direction at a rotary or going down the wrong side of a one way street sometimes happens by accident, especially when you are driving in an unfamiliar area. But, it is important to keep in mind that this is a motor vehicle violation in the state of Connecticut. Here, you can […]

Operating at an Unreasonable Rate of Speed

Motor vehicle violations in the state of Connecticut carry different types of penalties. One penalty is getting points on your motor vehicle license. On this page, I will discuss the driving offense of operating at an unreasonable rate of speed and the penalties you may face. What is Operating at an Unreasonable Rate of Speed? […]

Connecticut Rules for Car Seats and Seatbelts

Car seats and seatbelts are life saving necessities for child passengers. Unfortunately, it is easy to get confused about the Connecticut laws regarding child restraints. In a study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 600,000 children in one year ages 0-12 rode in vehicles without being restrained by a car […]

Motor Vehicle Violations for 16 and 17 Year Old Drivers

Connecticut places a high penalty on 16 and 17 year old drivers for violations of teen driving restrictions. These restrictions have been put in place specifically to protect teens and other drivers from teenage inexperience with driving. Teen driving violations include speeding, reckless driving, street racing, and using a cell phone while driving. There are […]

Overview of 16 and 17 Year Old Driver Restrictions

Sadly, motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death for 15-19 year old teenagers. There is a pamphlet that you may print out on the ct.gov/dmv website that summarizes the safety risks that teenagers assume when getting behind the wheel, as well as the adult’s obligations when having a teenager behind the wheel. […]