The Connecticut Driver Podcast: Recent Episodes
James
We focus on the the issues surrounding Connecticut drivers - motor vehicle issues like points, tickets, and license suspension, as well as keeping you up to date on major road issues like construction and financing of our roads and transportation system
What you need to know about traffick ticket on Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holder.
What is the job of a traffic attorney? Jay Ruane talks about this as a speeding ticket lawyer.
Connecticut has a number of traffic laws that are designed to keep roads and highway safe for all users. Some of the key traffic laws include speed limits. The maximum speed limit on most roads in Connecticut is 65 miles per hour. Although there are lower speed limits in certain areas, such as school zones and residential areas.
Seatbelts: The law requires that while a vehicle is in motion, the driver and the passengers wear seatbelts.
Cell phones: It is illegal to use a handheld phone while driving in Connecticut. Drivers are allowed to use hands free devices, but they can't text while driving.
Right of Way: drivers are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks.
Passing: drivers are only allowed to pass other vehicles on the left unless the vehicle in front of them is making a left turn.
Turning: Drivers are required to signal their intentions when turning either by using their turn signals or hand signals. When the last time you saw somebody using enhancing stopping drivers are required to stop at all stop signs and brake lights. No rolling stock here
DUI, it's illegal to operate your vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the state has a per se law which means that it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of point 08 or higher
Child safety laws that require children to be in person or booster seats based on their age, weight and height for proper restricting.
Violations of these and other traffic laws can result in fines points on driver's license and jail time. It's imperative for drivers to familiarize themselves with the traffic laws. in Connecticut, and support them at all times. If you find that you are facing a traffic violation, contact our law firm for help.
In this episode, Jay talks about the different levels of possible speeding tickets you could get, the points that go along with them and why maybe just paying the fine isn't a great idea for you.
Jay breaks down the 4 ways you can be charged with reckless driving, and how a reckless charge is no simple MV case.
In this episode Jay breaks down the 3 different levels of Motor Vehicle offenses and talks about the point system in Connecticut
In the premiere episode, Mr. Speeding Ticket, Attorney Jay Ruane, discusses the differences between regular and commercial licenses, and the alphabet soup of endorsements and restrictions