If you are pulled over while driving in Connecticut, you need to deal with a police officer in the right way. Sometimes, the police will decide how to charge you based on how cooperative you act. For this reason, you should always be polite and helpful when you are stopped by the police. In some […]
Category: Motor Vehicle Violations
Slow Speed, Impeding Traffic Charge and Penalties in Connecticut
As a driver on Connecticut roads, you are probably acutely aware of the speed limit at any given time. Even if you’ve just been driving for a few miles on the highway, you might instinctively begin looking for the next speed limit sign. You want to make sure that you are driving at an appropriate […]
Failure To Grant Right Of Way To Pedestrian in Connecticut
When driving on Connecticut highways, it is important to understand when you have the right of way and when other people have the right of way. On Connecticut roads, pedestrians always have the right of way over vehicles. Failure to grant the right of way to a pedestrian is a driving infraction in Connecticut. To […]
Right Of Emergency Vehicles Law in Connecticut
A Connecticut emergency vehicle has the right of way over all other vehicles on the road. This is the case when an emergency vehicle is responding to an emergency. Learn more about right of emergency vehicles here. You can also learn about the consequences you face for obstructing emergency vehicles. Emergency Vehicle Priority When emergency vehicles respond to an […]
Failure To Keep To The Right On Curve Or Upgrade Charge in Connecticut
In certain situations when driving, it is important to keep your vehicle to the right of the road. This can prevent accidents and increase the safety of the roads. Connecticut General Statute Section 14-235 outlines the law on failure to keep to the right on grades, highways, and in other situations. In this article, you […]
Improper Passing and Failure To Yield in Connecticut
When you are driving on the road, there are certain times when it is acceptable to pass another vehicle, and certain times when this action can be dangerous. On the other hand, if another vehicle is trying to pass yours, there are situations when you need to yield to the other driver. Connecticut General Statute […]
Failure To Drive Reasonable Distance Apart, Intent To Harass
There are many different motor vehicle violations that carry point assessments. If found guilty of certain motor vehicle violations, this could happen to you. You don’t want to have any points assessed against your driver’s license. If you accumulate 10 or more points, your license will be suspended by the DMV. Failure to drive a reasonable […]
Wagering, Speed Record Statutes and Penalties in Connecticut
Section 14-224 of Connecticut’s General Statutes deals with evasion of responsibility and racing. Here, you can learn about this statute and what it means for you as a driver. Also, you can learn about consequences of this infraction. I will talk about speeding and wagering on speeding in this article. This information can help you understand […]
Operation of School Bus at Excessive Speed in Connecticut
School bus drivers have important and serious jobs. It is their responsibility to keep dozens of children safe at a time. Endangering the lives of these children is a serious offense in the State of Connecticut. This is why many motor vehicle violations carry more serious penalties for school buses. Connecticut Statute Section 14-281a explains the […]
Negligent Homicide With A Motor Vehicle
One serious motor vehicle violation is negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. If charged with this crime, it is important to understand the law. This can help defend yourself against this accusation. For more information on negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, read on. A conviction of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle is complicated. For a conviction, the […]
