Frequently Asked Questions

Checking driving records online is not an option in Connecticut. You can obtain a copy of your DMV driving record by mail or in person at a DMV location near you instead. Complete the Copy Records Form (J-23), and provide photo identification, such as your Connecticut drivers license or ID to look up your CT driving record. You also need to pay the $20 fee.

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Enrolling in a traffic course is not mandatory if you get a speeding ticket in Connecticut. However, the judge might offer you to attend a defensive driving school in order to dismiss a traffic ticket you have received for a minor violation. Drivers can also complete a defensive driving course on a voluntary basis to improve their driving skills or to get better insurance rates from their car insurance provider.

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When you receive a CT traffic ticket, you have two options: you can either pay the traffic fine and plead guilty or contest the citation and take your case to court. If you decide to plead no contest, you can pay the traffic citation by mail or online.

If you are eligible, you can pay your Connecticut traffic fine online through the Infraction Ticket Processing (CIB) system. You need a valid credit card to pay for the cost of traffic ticket.

Alternatively, you can send a check or money order for the amount of the traffic ticket made out to the “Clerk of Superior Court.” You must also send your ticket along with payment to the following address:

Centralized Infractions Bureau P.O. Box 5044 Hartford, CT 06102

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The information provided in your CT DMV record are protected under Federal Law and cannot be accessed by an individual or organization that does not fall under the category of “permitted use.” However, if you believe that someone has obtained a copy of your Connecticut drivers record under false pretenses or has disclosed classified information from your driving record, you need to file an official complaint with the proper authorities. Contact your local DMV office to get more details on your specific case.

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You can request a copy of your Connecticut driving record in person at a CT DMV Hub office or by mail.

By Mail

• Complete a Copy Records Form (J-23).
• Send a check made out to “DMV” for the $20 fee.
• Provide proof of photo ID, such as copy of:

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o US passport

• Mail the form and other documents to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

Copy Records Unit

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06161

In Person

• Visit a CT DMV near you
• Complete a Copy Records Form (J-23).
• Provide proof of photo ID, such as

o CT drivers license

o CT ID card

o US passport

• Pay the $20 fee

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

One way to dismiss a CT traffic ticket is contesting the traffic citation and taking the case to court. If you win the hearing, your traffic ticket will be dismissed from your Connecticut drivers record. Consult a traffic attorney for the best way to prepare your defence. Another way to dismiss a CT traffic violation is to ask a prosecutor for a nolle prosequi. If he or she agrees, the traffic ticket will be dismissed. You could also complete a defensive driving course, however, you must first find out if you are eligible to have your driving record cleared by attending a traffic school.

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You can obtain a copy of another person s CT drivers record if you are a member of a government agency or court, if you are an employer conducting background checks, or an insurance provider looking into claims. You can also request a copy of someone else s drivers record if you have a written consent from that individual. Note that you can only ask for a copy of another person s CT drivers record by mail.

Send a completed Copy Records Form (J-23), a check for the driving records fee and copy of your Connecticut driving license or identification card to the following address:

Department of Motor Vehicles

Copy Records Unit

60 State Street

Wethersfield, CT 06161

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

Under the CT “implied consent” law, you must undergo a chemical test when pulled over for a DUI/DWI. Refusing to take the test is a violation of Connecticut law and will result in a drivers license suspension for at least six months. To reinstate your suspended driving license, complete the Ignition Interlock Device Installation Application (P-246) and have a CT approved IID vendor install the device in your vehicle. You will also be required to pay a $175 restoration and $100 administration fee. Send all the documents and fees to the CT Department of Motor Vehicles at least two weeks before the expiration of your drivers license suspension.

Check your suspension notice for more details such as the length of your suspension, the amount of time you will be need to have the IID and any additional fees you might be required to pay.

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The state of Connecticut implements a point system to track drivers traffic violations and convictions. Different points are assigned to different moving violations, while the accumulation of points on your drivers record may result in a suspension on your drivers license.

Connecticut does not allow drivers to attend a defensive driving course to remove points from a CT drivers record. The only way to remove points from your DMV driving record is to wait two years from the date you were issued the traffic citation. 24 months after the traffic ticket was issued, the CT DMV will remove that particular violation from your driving record.

Keep in mind that if you contest the traffic ticket and lose, the judge might order you to take defensive driving classes in order to dismiss a traffic citation you have received for a minor violation.

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The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles adds points to your CT driving record when you are convicted of moving violations. The CT DMV point system assigns different points for different violations. However, bear in mind that if you accumulate over 10 points within two years, your Connecticut drivers license will be suspended. Check your DMV driving record for information on your drivers license status, traffic tickets and fines and points accumulated on your DMV record.

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

The state of Connecticut implements a point system to track drivers traffic violations and convictions. Different points are assigned to different moving violations, while the accumulation of points on your drivers record may result in a suspension on your drivers license.

Connecticut drivers cannot attend a defensive driving course to remove points from their drivers records. The only way to remove points from your DMV driving record is to wait two years from the date you were issued the traffic citation. 24 months after the traffic ticket was issued, the CT DMV will remove that particular violation from your driving record.

Keep in mind that if you contest the traffic ticket and lose, the judge might order you to enroll in a traffic school course. However, such a decision is up to the judge and will not reduce the number of points on your CT driving record.

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

If you have lost your traffic citation, contact the Centralized Infractions Bureau (CIB) for information regarding your traffic violation. You can call their toll-free number or send an email to: Centralized.InfractionsBureau@jud.ct.gov. The CIB provides information such as your traffic citation s answer date, the traffic ticket price and whether or not you will be required to appear in court. Once you have the traffic ticket information, you can consult a traffic lawyer and decide whether you wish to plead guilty and pay the traffic ticket, or contest the traffic citation and take the case to court.

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Under the Connecticut law of “implied consent”, you can be tested for OIU (operating under the influence) at any time. This means that the law enforcement officer can confiscate or suspend your drivers license if your blood alcohol level is above the prescribed limit. The best option is to consult a DUI attorney and schedule a DMV hearing in order to postpone the administrative suspension of your driving privileges. If the hearing goes against you, you must wait until the suspension period is over to reinstate your CT license to drive.

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The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles only issues one type of DMV record: a certified driving record. You can request a copy of your CT driving record by mail or in person at a DMV office near you. To look up your drivers record, complete the application form and pay the $20 fee. Keep in mind that if you wish to check the driving record of another individual, you still have to pay the drivers record fee.

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A DUI conviction in the state of Connecticut will result with a suspension on your drivers license for at least 45 days, payment of high reinstatement fines and the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device. However, the duration of your drivers license suspension and the reinstatement requirements depend on the specific circumstances of your:

• Arrest.
• Age.
• BAC level.
• Number of previous DWI convictions.

Carefully read your suspension notice as it outlines all the documents and fees you will have to submit to restore your Connecticut driving privileges.

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The state of Connecticut receives and shares information regarding traffic violations and convictions with other states. Therefore, failure to pay an out-of-state traffic fine has the same consequences as failing to pay a traffic ticket in your home state. This implies a possible suspension on your drivers license and higher costs to reinstate your diving privileges.

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CT CDL holders who receive traffic tickets can plead guilty and pay the ticket or fight the traffic citation in court. However, note that stricter penalties and fines apply for commercial drivers than regular drivers.

If issued a traffic citation, CMV drivers must notify their employer within 30 days. The penalties and fines depend on the severity of the violation and the number of times the commercial driver has been convicted of the offense. Also, keep in mind that penalties and fines are ever harsher for drivers with a Class H endorsement on their CDL.

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Your CT driving record includes personal information such as your full name and address. It also contains information about your Connecticut drivers license, such as drivers license numbers, class, issue date and status, as well as information about your traffic convictions, citations and violations. Your DMV driving record also provides information about the points assigned to your record for various moving violations you might be convicted of.

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The legal blood alcohol content limit in Connecticut is 0.08 percent for all drivers aged 21 and over. For CT drivers under the age of 21, the BAC level is 0.02 percent or higher.

Being convicted of driving under the influence will result in a drivers license suspension for at least six months and more depending on your:

• Age.
• BAC level.
• Number of times you have been found guilty of OUI.

You will also be required to install an IID in your vehicle and keep it for the duration of your suspension as well as pay high fines to get your driving privileges restored.

For more information: DUI/DWI Information for Connecticut

Currently, you need to pay a $175 restoration and $100 administrative fee to restore your suspended driving license. You are also required to take part in the CT IID program until your suspension period expires. Carefully read your suspension notice as it outlines all the documents and additional fees you will have to submit to restore your Connecticut driving privileges.

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The traffic ticket price in Connecticut does not vary from county to county; however, it does depend on the violation you are convicted of. The cost of your traffic fine will be listed on your traffic citation. If you have lost the information or you need to find out the cost of a particular traffic offense, check the CT Violations and Infractions Schedule. Keep in mind that you must also pay the court fees, therefore contact your court for the exact amount you are required to provide.

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The current fee to get a copy of your Connecticut driving record is $20. You can send a check made out to the “DMV” if requesting your CT DMV driving record by mail. Alternatively, you can pay the fee at your local Connecticut DMV office when you make your visit. Check with the DMV near you for available methods of payment before you head out.

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

CDL holders who are caught with a BAC level higher than 0.04 percent or who refuse to take a chemical test face a drivers license suspension, and even a lifetime ban on their driving privileges. The penalties imposed depend on the severity of the offense, the BAC level and the number of times the driver has been convicted of operating under the influence.

Connecticut no longer allows CMV drivers to enter into state-run programs that prevent convictions of DUI/DWI for. This also applies if CDL holders are caught driving under the influence in their own private vehicles.

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The DUI penalties for minors depend on a few factors:

• If the minor refused to take the chemical test
• His or her BAC level
• Previous convictions for driving while intoxicated

Usually, a DUI conviction for minors will result in a drivers license suspension ranging from a minimum of 45 days to a maximum of six years. In addition, drivers less than 21 years of age will be required to pay a $175 restoration and $100 administrative fee to the CT DMV. Additional fees may apply, so make sure to carefully read your suspension notice as it lists all the vital information regarding the duration of your suspension and reinstatement requirements.

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Being convicted of driving under the influence in Connecticut will result in a suspended drivers license for at least six months and even longer depending on your age and the number of times you have received a DUI citation. Connecticut also requires the installation of an IID for all alcohol-related offences. To restore your driving privileges you must:

• Have a state-approved IID vendor install the device in your vehicle.
• Complete the Ignition Interlock Device Installation Application (P-246).
• Provide you name, current address and date of birth.
• Provide payment for the $175 restoration and $100 administration fee in the form of check or money order made out to “DMV.”
• Mail all the documents and fees at least two weeks before your reinstatement eligibility date to the following address:

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Services Division 60 State St. Wethersfield, CT 06161-2525

The CT DMV will send you a restoration notice within 10 days of receiving your correspondence. Keep in mind that you are not allowed to drive until you have received your restoration notice in the mail.

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All CT drivers whose license to drive has been suspended for failing or refusing to take a chemical test, must take part in the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) program. To participate in the IID program you must:

• Complete the Ignition Interlock Device Installation Application (P-246).
• Contact a state-approved IID vendor to install the IID in your vehicle.
• Provide payment of the $175 reinstatement fee and $100 administrative fee.
• Submit the forms and fees to the CT DMV.

Your suspension notice indicates the amount of time you are required to have the IID.

For a list of CT-approved IID vendors visit the website of the Connecticut DMV.

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Unfortunately, Connecticut does not have an online traffic ticket search. If you have lost your traffic citation, contact the Centralized Infractions Bureau (CIB) for information regarding your traffic violation. You can call their toll-free number or send an email to: Centralized.InfractionsBureau@jud.ct.gov. The CIB provides information such as your traffic citation s answer date, the traffic ticket price and whether or not you will be required to appear in court.

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The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles only issues one type of DMV record: a certified driving record. You can request a copy of your CT driving record by mail or in person at a DMV office near you. To look up your drivers record, complete the application form and pay the $20 fee. Keep in mind that if you wish to check the driving record of another individual, you still have to pay the drivers record fee.

For more information: Your Connecticut Driving Record

Yes, if you receive a ticket outside of Connecticut, it will be treated as if received in your home state. This means that points will be added to your driving record if convicted of a moving violation in another state. However, you have two options: pay the fine or contest the ticket in court. Contact a traffic attorney to help you fight the out-of-state traffic citation if that is the step you wish to take. Otherwise, contact the court or the DMV of the state that issued your traffic ticket for information on how to pay traffic ticket.

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Yes, Connecticut implements a point system to track traffic violations and convictions. Different points are added to your driving record depending on the traffic citation you are issued. The most common traffic offenses for which the CT DMV assigns points on your drivers record for include the following:

• Speeding
• Failure to drive in the proper lane
• Disobeying orders of an officer
• Failure to obey traffic control signal light
• Operating a vehicle through a pedestrian safety zone
• Driving under the influence of alcohol
• Vehicular homicide

If you accumulate 10 points on your DMV driving record within two years, your CT drivers license will be suspended for 30 days.

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Taking an alcohol awareness course is not a mandatory restoration requirement in Connecticut; however, the court may offer drivers the option to enroll in a DUI Education Program in place of a first-time OUI conviction. Consult a DUI attorney on how best to fight a DUI conviction and receive minimum penalties.

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