Tag: Driving

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 […]

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 […]

Failure To Obey Signal At Railroad Crossing Charge in Connecticut

As a driver, you need to approach certain intersections with caution. This is meant to keep you safe as well as other drivers and pedestrians safe. One place where it is important to proceed with caution and obey traffic signals is at a railroad crossing. Failure to obey signal at railroad crossing is a motor […]

Driving In Winter Weather 101

We got pretty lucky this year with the weather, which was fairly mild even into January. My family remarked on Christmas that the weather made it seem more like Easter than Christmas. We actually had the windows open in my aunt’s house! But of course, we could not escape the New England winter weather forever! There […]