In the state of Connecticut, you need to have car insurance in order to properly operate a motor vehicle. While it can be frustrating to make a car insurance payment every month, and tempting to let this lapse, it can be even more frustrating to face an insurance compliance hearing after being pulled over by […]
Tag: Connecticut Driving
5 Safety Tips for Driving in the Rain
Spring is here, and so are spring showers. While you might not think of rain as being dangerous (it’s just water!), getting caught in a bad storm can make the road conditions very unsafe. I have been caught in some terrible rainstorms in my day, and they can be really frightening. In this post, I […]
Top 10 Distractions While Driving and How To Avoid Them
We all have distractions in the car that take away our full attention from the road. With recent laws that don’t allow drivers to be on their phones, there are still other distractions that can lead to fatal or injurious accidents on the road. Here are ten distractions that drivers find most common while driving. […]
Red Light Cameras and Speeding Cameras
Currently, only a few states have implemented laws on the use of red light cameras and speed cameras. Connecticut does not yet have state laws in place for the use of these, yet a few towns have begun implementing these procedures, and are pushing for the use of them. Here is what you need to […]
What to Know For The International Vehicle Safety Check
You might have heard of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72 hour inspection taking place June 4 – June 6. This international inspection has the ability to place vehicles out of service if the requirements for the safety check are not met. If you are a driver, be prepared for the full 37 point North […]
Failure to Grant Right of Way When Emerging From an Alley, Driveway, or Building
The failure to yield the right of way when emerging from an alley, driveway, or building is a motor vehicle infraction in the state of Connecticut. If you have received a ticket for this infraction, you might be wondering what happens next. It is a good idea to educate yourself on the law surrounding this […]
Failure to Yield When Emerging From Driveway or Private Road
Failing to yield when emerging from a driveway or private road is considered a motor vehicle violation in the state of Connecticut. If you have gotten a ticket for this violation, you might need help figuring out what happens next. On this page, I will discuss the infraction in greater detail. I will also talk […]
Failure to Grant Right of Way at Intersection
Failure to grant the right of way at an intersection in Connecticut is a violation that carries three DMV points. In order to avoid these points on your license and other penalties, learn more about this motor vehicle infraction with the information on this page. If you have already received a ticket for this violation, […]
Failure to Drive a Reasonable Distance Apart
Failing to drive a reasonable distance apart, or the intent to harass, is a violation of Connecticut traffic laws. This violation is somewhat more severe than other motor vehicle violations because there is an intent element, rather than simple negligence or an accident in the violation. If you have been charged with failure to drive […]
Passing in a No Passing Zone
Passing in a no passing zone is against the law in Connecticut and may result in a motor vehicle ticket, if violated. Many highways have areas in which passing or driving to the left of the highway would be dangerous, and therefore, having signs in these areas that prohibit passing of any kind. If you […]
