Connecticut Vehicle Registration Rules

Questions and Answers

Someone who moves to Connecticut from elsewhere must register his or her vehicles with the DMV within ____?

60 days

If a driver under 18 years of age is found guilty of ____ , his or her driver's license will be suspended.

Driving under the influence, violating any restriction on the license or speeding at 20 mph over the speed limit.

What happens if you fail to maintain insurance on your vehicle?

Will have to pay insurance compliance fee, your insurer will inform the DMV, it will be considered a violation.

If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, you will be asked to submit to which type of test of your blood alcohol content (BAC)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

If a 16 or 17 year old driver is found guilty of speeding at 20 mph over the speed limit, his or her license will be suspended for _ and he or she will have to pay a _ license restoration fee.

60 days;$175 Signup and view all the answers

If a 16 or 17 year old driver is convicted of street racing, how long may the sentence be for a first offense?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

In Connecticut a driver under 18 years of age may not use ____ while driving.

A cell phone Signup and view all the answers

A driver with a disability or health condition that impairs driving may be issued a limited driver's license. This license may restrict the driver to:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

A driver under 18 years of age who holds a learner's permit must complete at least ___ hours of supervised driving practice.

40 Signup and view all the answers

What is the fine for speeding at 15 mph over the speed limit in a Connecticut work zone?

More than double the usual fine for speeding. Signup and view all the answers

Before a person under 18 may apply for a learner's permit or a driver's license he or she must:

Obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian. Signup and view all the answers

If your vehicle fails an emissions inspection, you will have ___ to have the problem fixed and the emissions rechecked.

60 days Signup and view all the answers

A Connecticut driver's license for driving automobiles has which classification?

D Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can exempt 16 and 17 year-old drivers from license restrictions?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

If a driver is under 18 years of age, which occupants of the vehicle must wear seatbelts or suitable child restraints?

All passengers Signup and view all the answers

A driver under 18 years of age will NOT be considered a 'youthful offender' if he or she is charged with which offenses?

Negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of a serious accident. Signup and view all the answers

In Connecticut, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include at least ___ in coverage for the bodily injuries of one person in any accident.

$25,000 Signup and view all the answers

If a driver under 21 years of age is found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of ___ or more, his or her driver's license will be suspended.

0.02% Signup and view all the answers

If a 16 or 17 year-old driver is found guilty of using a cell phone while driving, his or her license will be suspended for _ and he or she will have to pay a _ license restoration fee.

30 days;$175 Signup and view all the answers

The fine for failing to wear a seat belt when the driver is under 18 years of age is:

$75 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following restrictions apply to a newly licensed driver who is under 18 years of age?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

If you are convicted of driving an uninsured vehicle, your license will be suspended for ___ for a first offense.

1 month Signup and view all the answers

Connecticut law requires you to wear a seatbelt.

True Signup and view all the answers

Your Connecticut driver's license will expire on which day?

The date on the license Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Registration and Licensing

Vehicles from outside Connecticut must be registered within 60 days at the DMV.
Under-18 drivers face license suspension for DUI, license violations, or speeding over 20 mph.

Insurance and Compliance

Failing to maintain vehicle insurance incurs an insurance compliance fee and is considered a violation.
If a vehicle does not pass emissions inspection, repairs must be completed and rechecked within 60 days.

Testing and Restrictions

Drivers arrested for DUI must submit to urine, blood, or breath tests for blood alcohol content (BAC).
Learner's permit holders under 18 must complete 40 hours of supervised driving before taking the road test.

Penalties and Fines

Speeding 15 mph over the limit in a work zone results in fines that exceed normal rates.
A 16 or 17-year-old driver speeding 20 mph over will have a 60-day license suspension and a $175 restoration fee.

Safety Regulations

Under-18 drivers cannot use a cell phone while driving; all passengers must wear seatbelts or child restraints.
A first offense for cell phone use while driving results in a 30-day license suspension and a $175 restoration fee.

Vehicle Insurance Requirements

Connecticut mandates a minimum of $25,000 coverage for bodily injuries per person in an accident.
Drivers under 21 caught with a BAC of 0.02% or higher will face license suspension.

Offenses and Consequences

Teens convicted of negligent homicide, DUI, or hit-and-run won't be classified as "youthful offenders."
Uninsured vehicle operation leads to a 1-month license suspension for first-time offenders.

Compliance with Laws

Seatbelt use is mandatory in Connecticut, regardless of airbag presence, driving speed, or trip length.
Newly licensed drivers under 18 have restrictions that include no cell phone use, limited night driving, and passenger limitations.

Additional Information

A limited driver's license may limit driving to certain types of vehicles and times.
The classification for a standard driver's license in Connecticut is "D."

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Connecticut Vehicle Registration Rules

Questions and Answers

Someone who moves to Connecticut from elsewhere must register his or her vehicles with the DMV within ____?

If a driver under 18 years of age is found guilty of ____ , his or her driver's license will be suspended.

What happens if you fail to maintain insurance on your vehicle?

If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, you will be asked to submit to which type of test of your blood alcohol content (BAC)?

If a 16 or 17 year old driver is found guilty of speeding at 20 mph over the speed limit, his or her license will be suspended for ___ and he or she will have to pay a ___ license restoration fee.

If a 16 or 17 year old driver is convicted of street racing, how long may the sentence be for a first offense?

In Connecticut a driver under 18 years of age may not use ____ while driving.

A driver with a disability or health condition that impairs driving may be issued a limited driver's license. This license may restrict the driver to:

A driver under 18 years of age who holds a learner's permit must complete at least ___ hours of supervised driving practice.

What is the fine for speeding at 15 mph over the speed limit in a Connecticut work zone?

Before a person under 18 may apply for a learner's permit or a driver's license he or she must:

If your vehicle fails an emissions inspection, you will have ___ to have the problem fixed and the emissions rechecked.

A Connecticut driver's license for driving automobiles has which classification?

Which of the following can exempt 16 and 17 year-old drivers from license restrictions?

If a driver is under 18 years of age, which occupants of the vehicle must wear seatbelts or suitable child restraints?

A driver under 18 years of age will NOT be considered a 'youthful offender' if he or she is charged with which offenses?

In Connecticut, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include at least ___ in coverage for the bodily injuries of one person in any accident.

If a driver under 21 years of age is found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of ___ or more, his or her driver's license will be suspended.

If a 16 or 17 year-old driver is found guilty of using a cell phone while driving, his or her license will be suspended for ___ and he or she will have to pay a ___ license restoration fee.

The fine for failing to wear a seat belt when the driver is under 18 years of age is:

Which of the following restrictions apply to a newly licensed driver who is under 18 years of age?

If you are convicted of driving an uninsured vehicle, your license will be suspended for ___ for a first offense.

Connecticut law requires you to wear a seatbelt.

Your Connecticut driver's license will expire on which day?

Study Notes

Registration and Licensing

Insurance and Compliance

Testing and Restrictions

Penalties and Fines

Safety Regulations

Vehicle Insurance Requirements

Offenses and Consequences

Compliance with Laws

Additional Information

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