Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Other Criminal Actions Related to Speeding: Careless Driving: (continued) Careless Driving 61 : Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense or, if there is bodily injury or death to another person, Class 1 Misdemeanor traffic offense. §42-4-1402(2) Sanction: Criminal: Imprisonment (Term): Non injury/death-related offense — 10 to 90 days. Injury/Death-related offense — 10 days to 1 year. §42-4- 1701(3)(a)(II)(A) Mandatory Minimum Term of Imprisonment: None Fine ($ Range): Non injury/death-related offense — $10 to $300. Injury/Death-related offense — $100 to $1,000. §42-4- 1701(3)(a)(II)(A) Mandatory Minimum Fine: None Administrative Licensing Actions: Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): Suspension via a point system. §42-2-127 For this offense, a driver is assessed 4 points. §42-2-127(1)(a) and (5)(e) Length of Term of License Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year. §42-2-132(1) Mandatory Term of License Withdrawal Action: None. A probationary license with restrictions may be issued. §42-2-127(12) Other: A person may be required to attend a course of instruction on traffic laws, hazardous driving situations and accident prevention. §42-4-1717 Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 62 : Grounds for Suspension: A person's CDL privilege is suspended, if while driving a CMV, he/she either (1) commits 2 "serious traffic violations” 63 within a 3-year period or (2) commits 3 such violations within a 3-year period. §42-2-403(2) and 1 CCR 204-12(6) and (7)(d) Period of Suspension: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — 60 days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — 120 days. §42-2-403(2) and 1 CCR 204-12(6) and (7)(d) 61 Operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic and use of the streets and all other attendant circumstances. §42-4-1402(1) 62 A person who has obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. A commercial motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle designed to carry either passengers or property and either has a gross vehicle weight of ≥26,001 lbs., is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or is transporting hazardous materials which requires that the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. §42-2- 402(4)(a) 63 A “serious traffic violation” includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph or reckless driving. §42-2-403(2), 1 CCR 204-12(6) and (7)(d) and 49 CFR 383.5. SPEED 2005 34
JURISDICTION: CONNECTICUT This chapter summarizes Connecticut State statutes related to speed. General References: Connecticut General Statutes Annotated and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) Basis for a Speed Law Violation: Basic Speed Rule: Traveling Unreasonably Fast. No person shall drive a motor vehicle at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable, having regard to the width, traffic and use of highway, road or parking area, the intersection of streets and weather conditions. §14-218a(a) Statutory Speed Limit: 65 mph on multiple lane, limited access highways that are suitable for such a speed limit §§14-218a(b) and 14-219(a) 55 mph upon other highways §14-219(a) See Other below. 50 mph for a school bus on a divided limited access highway §14-281a(a) 40 mph for a school bus on all other highways §14-281a(a) Posted (Maximum) Speed Limit: The State Traffic Commission may determine speed limits 64 on any highway, bridge, or parkway. §14-218a(a) Minimum Speed Limit: I. No person shall operate a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. §14-220(a) II. A person driving at less than the normal speed of traffic shall drive in the right-hand lane available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the highway. §14-230(b) Posted (Minimum) Speed Limit: 40 mph 65 on a limited access divided highway. §14-220(a) Other: I. Driving such a rate of speed as to endanger the life of a vehicle occupant. §14-219(a) II. A person must obtain a special permit to operate a vehicle on a highway with a normal speed ≤15 mph while transporting 3 or more persons for pleasure purposes (whether or not for hire). §14-221 64 "[D]iffering limits may be established for different types of vehicles...." In addition, any speed in excess of this limit is prima facie evidence that such speed was not reasonable. §14-218a(a) Note: Local governments may establish speed limits on the streets under their jurisdiction. However, such speed limits must be approved by the State Traffic Commission. §14-218a(a) 65 This minimum speed does not apply either (1) to highway maintenance vehicles or (2) to certain types commercial vehicles on grades. §14-220(a) 35 SPEED 2005
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Other Criminal Actions Related to <strong>Speed</strong>ing:<br />
Careless Driving: (continued)<br />
Careless Driving 61 : Class 2 misdemeanor traffic <strong>of</strong>fense or, if there is bodily<br />
injury or death to another person, Class 1<br />
Misdemeanor traffic <strong>of</strong>fense. §42-4-1402(2)<br />
Sanction:<br />
Criminal:<br />
Imprisonment (Term): Non injury/death-related <strong>of</strong>fense — 10 to 90 days.<br />
Injury/Death-related <strong>of</strong>fense — 10 days to 1 year. §42-4-<br />
1701(3)(a)(II)(A)<br />
Mandatory Minimum Term<br />
<strong>of</strong> Imprisonment: None<br />
Fine ($ Range): Non injury/death-related <strong>of</strong>fense — $10 to $300.<br />
Injury/Death-related <strong>of</strong>fense — $100 to $1,000. §42-4-<br />
1701(3)(a)(II)(A)<br />
Mandatory Minimum Fine: None<br />
Administrative Licensing Actions:<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Licensing Action<br />
(Susp/Rev): Suspension via a point system. §42-2-127 For this <strong>of</strong>fense, a<br />
driver is assessed 4 points. §42-2-127(1)(a) and (5)(e)<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> Term <strong>of</strong> License<br />
Withdrawal Action: Not more than 1 year. §42-2-132(1)<br />
Mandatory Term <strong>of</strong> License<br />
Withdrawal Action: None. A probationary license with restrictions may be issued.<br />
§42-2-127(12)<br />
Other: A person may be required to attend a course <strong>of</strong> instruction on<br />
traffic laws, hazardous driving situations and accident<br />
prevention. §42-4-1717<br />
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 62 :<br />
Grounds for Suspension: A person's CDL privilege is suspended, if while driving a<br />
CMV, he/she either (1) commits 2 "serious traffic<br />
violations” 63 within a 3-year period or (2) commits 3 such<br />
violations within a 3-year period. §42-2-403(2) and 1 CCR<br />
204-12(6) and (7)(d)<br />
Period <strong>of</strong> Suspension: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — 60 days; three<br />
serious violations (within 3 years) — 120 days. §42-2-403(2)<br />
and 1 CCR 204-12(6) and (7)(d)<br />
61<br />
Operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners,<br />
traffic and use <strong>of</strong> the streets and all other attendant circumstances. §42-4-1402(1)<br />
62<br />
A person who has obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle.<br />
A commercial motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle designed to carry either passengers or property and either has a gross<br />
vehicle weight <strong>of</strong> ≥26,001 lbs., is designed to transport 16 or more persons, or is transporting hazardous materials which<br />
requires that the vehicle to be placarded in accordance with U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation regulations. §42-2-<br />
402(4)(a)<br />
63<br />
A “serious traffic violation” includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph or reckless driving. §42-2-403(2), 1<br />
CCR 204-12(6) and (7)(d) and 49 CFR 383.5.<br />
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