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Connecticut
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-443-6817 860-594-2000
Federal Highway Admin
860-659-6703
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
All moving traffic violations, Double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Overnight is Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>7 in Front Seats, $92 for >18 ($50 fine + $7 fee + $35 surcharge), $120 for <18 ($75 fine + $10 fee + $35 surcharge)
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Upheld under state Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.16
Open Container Law
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 18
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 16
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state. Locking device needed for transfer.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
No - Duty to retreat first
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.706
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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