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Cell phone use is banned for drivers under the age of 18 and school bus drivers. Hand-held use of cell phones is banned for all drivers as is texting. These are primary enforcement laws.
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Rear facing restraint systems must be used for children less than one-year-old and weighing less than 20 pounds. Children older than one year and weighing up to 60 pounds are to be in a forward-facing car seat. Children aged seven and over who weigh 60 pounds are more can use adult seat belts. The fine for a first offense can be as high as $92.00.
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Marijuana is legal for medical use and recreational use has been decriminalized. The state does not have specific drugged-driving laws.
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A first offense of drunk driving will suspend your license for 90 days, and ignition interlock devices are mandatory. The penalties for a BAC over .16 are enhanced.
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The minimum age to get a permit is 16 and you can get a restricted license within four or six months, depending on if you had driver’s education. You can get an unrestricted license at age 18.
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Helmets must be worn by all motorcycle riders under the age of 18, and by bicyclists under the age of 16.
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Mature drivers aged 65 and older can renew their license every two or six years (your choice), though you must demonstrate a hardship to renew by mail.
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Under primary enforcement laws, seat belts are to be worn by children aged seven years or younger if they are in the front seat. The maximum fine for a first offense for drivers aged 18 years or more is $92, while the fee is enhanced to $120 for drivers under the age of 18.
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Connecticut conducts sobriety checkpoints.
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When signs and workers are present, all moving traffic violations are enhanced to double the original fine in work zones.