Cell Phone Tickets
Using a handheld mobile device while driving carries a $200 fine for first offenses (increasing with subsequent violations) and adds points to your driving record.
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Avoiding
Avoiding Connecticut Texting While Driving In Connecticut, cell phones and handheld devices cannot be used at any time while operating a motor vehicle. This includes when you are stopped at a stop light or in traffic. 16 and 17 year old drivers may not use mounted or hands-free devices. However, drivers who are 18 years...
Defenses
Connecticut Cell Phone Ticket Defense Lawyer Whenever you are charged with a cellphone violation in Connecticut, you have a right to defend yourself. The law on cellphones is very clear – you can’t be holding the phone to your ear and be talking on the phone while driving. But what about initiating the call? Turning...
Texting While Driving
Connecticut Texting While Driving | Penalties & Defense When people think of cell phone use while driving, they oftentimes think of texting while driving. This is due largely to the anti texting and driving campaigns that have gotten air time in recent years. However, despite these warnings, texting while driving still persists. In some cases,...
Disobeying Police Orders
What Happens If You Disobey Connecticut Police Officer Orders 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...
Lack of Insurance
Driving without proper insurance in Connecticut carries a minimum $100 fine, possible registration suspension, and potential vehicle impoundment for repeat offenders.
Misuse of License Plates
License Plate Misuse in Connecticut | Legal Defense Options In the State of Connecticut, there are proper and improper ways to use license plates. If you have license plates and permits, it is important that you use them in a legal manner. This can help you avoid a misuse of license plates charge. Using your...
Operating Under Suspension
Driving with a suspended license is a criminal offense that can result in additional fines, extended suspension periods, mandatory court appearances, and potential jail time.
Car Seats Laws
Connecticut Car Seat & Seatbelt Laws 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...
Unregistered Motor Vehicle
Operating an unregistered vehicle results in fines, potential impoundment, and additional fees to reinstate registration beyond just paying the violation fine.