Bill > HB05059

This bill proposes significant changes to penalties for speeding in Connecticut by establishing graduated fines and license suspension penalties based on the speed of the violation. Specifically, drivers caught operating a vehicle between 86 and 99 miles per hour will be fined at least $500 and receive two points on their license, while those driving over 99 miles per hour will face a minimum $1,000 fine, four license points, and an automatic 30-day license suspension by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commissioner must suspend a driver's license for 90 days for certain violations, and for a second or subsequent speeding or reckless driving offense within a ten-year period, the license will be suspended for a period between six months and one year, without a hearing. These enhanced penalties aim to discourage dangerous driving behaviors and improve road safety by implementing more stringent consequences for excessive speeding.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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