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Connecticut teen driving laws are among the strongest and toughest in the country. These videos explain how those laws work. It is information every teen, parent and driving instructor should know. |
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As the state approaches the first-year anniversary of implementing tougher teen driving laws, a preliminary review shows a significant drop in convictions for these driving-related offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Robert M. Ward announced today.
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Spurred by a personal concern over the effects of climate change, Katherine Schultz of New Canaan, a newly-licensed, now seventeen year old driver, saw an opportunity to help a new generation of drivers become more environmentally responsible drivers.
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A new report on the third anniversary of the state toughening teen driving laws shows continued overall improvement in teens’ behind-the-wheel behaviors following enactment in August 2008 of these measures designed to make them better drivers. |
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The Department of Motor Vehicles released its 2014 Teen Safe Driving Report showing for the first time in more than a decade no 16 or 17-year-old passengers died in a crash of a vehicle driven by another 16- or 17-year-old driver. |
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DMV announced it will be sponsoring with Travelers the 8th annual Teen Safe Driving Video contest for high school students around the state. The theme this year is: “When Shifting into Drive, Keep the Safety of Others in Mind!”
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National Teen Safe Driver week is a reminder that teens, parents and communities need to continue their efforts to raise awareness about safety to prevent motor vehicle crashes, which are the leading cause of death for teenagers, say state officials and safety advocates. National Teen Safe Driver week runs through Saturday (Oct. 18-24).
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DMV announced it has endorsed for driving schools a revised and improved approach to the state’s unique two-hour parent-teen safe driving information class required for all 16 and 17 year-olds seeking a driver’s license.
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The week highlights state leaders, community organizers, health professionals and safety advocates statewide marking the importance of safety as well as special laws and training for this youngest group of drivers.
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The Department of Motor Vehicles is endorsing an injury prevention center’s proposal to link information about the state’s teen driving laws to high school parking privileges following a study showing the need for more safety awareness.
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The eighth annual DMV -Travelers Teen Safe Driving Video Contest top-ranking winners were announced with Weston High School earning overall first place and the multicultural award. Students crafted videos with the theme, "When Shifting into Drive, Keep the Safety of Others in Mind!"
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Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, state officials and medical professionals remind teens and their parents to keep safe behind the wheel this summer by paying attention to teen driving laws designed to protect the state's youngest and most inexperienced drivers. |
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State laws prohibit 16 and 17 year-olds from using a cell phone (including hands-free) or other mobile electronic devices while driving. These teens also are prohibited from carrying passengers during their first year of holding a license.
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Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman joined teens and safety advocates to discuss how one split second in a decision about driving safety could make a difference in the lives of these youngest drivers. “One Split Second…” is the theme for the 2017 DMV-Travelers video contest, which state officials, advocates and teens unveiled on Sept. 20 at AAA Driving School in West Hartford.
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In one second teen drivers who are behind the wheel can make a decision that can change the direction of their lives. National Teen Safe Driver week, which runs through Saturday, brings that message to communities across the state by reminding them safety must come first.
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State leaders are saluting the efforts of advocates statewide who work throughout the year to remind teens, parents and their communities about the importance of following the state’s special laws for this youngest group of drivers.
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Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman announced the top three high school winners in the 2017 DMV-Travelers Teen Safe Driving Video Contest, where teens focused on the dangers of distracted driving and other perils using the theme "One Split Second." Weston High School earned first place with its video portraying a young driver who turns back time following a crash while driving and using a cellphone.
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The ninth annual DMV-Travelers Teen Safe Driving Video Contest winners were awarded with Weston High School taking first place for the second straight year. Students crafted videos with the theme, "One Split Second..."
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DMV is seeking applications from corporations or other such organizations interested in becoming a prize sponsor of the contest and providing the cash prizes and plaques to students and their schools. |
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The Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers announced the top three high school winners in their jointly sponsored 2018 Teen Safe Driving Video Contest, where teens focused on the dangers of distracted driving and prevention of crashing, injuries and deaths. Weston High School earned first place for the third consecutive year.
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State DMV Commissioner Michael Bzdyra joined safety advocates and medical professionals at a press conference today to mark the 10th anniversary of Connecticut’s tougher state driving laws for 16-and 17-year-olds. The event also served as a reminder to parents and teens of how important it is to follow these laws that have dramatically reduced fatal crashes among the state’s youngest and least experienced drivers. |
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