Driving and Transportation

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• Requirements for Obtaining a Temporary Registration

  Access information about requirements for obtaining a temporary registration.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Rest Areas and Service Stations

  Rest Areas are provided at various points along Interstates 84, 91, and 95 for the weary Connecticut traveler to avoid driving while fatigued. Additionally, service stations with amenities to refuel the vehicle and the body, such as Subway, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, convenience stores and other vendors are also provided on I-95 and Route 15.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Returning Plates and Cancelling Registration

  Registration must be cancelled if you move out of state or if you no longer have the registered vehicle. Find out how to cancel a registration.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Road Projects Scheduled for Advertising

  The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) tentative list of the projects that are scheduled for advertising. This list is updated monthly and covers projects anticipated to have a year or longer timeframe.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Safe Routes to School

  The Connecticut Safe Routes to School Program, through technical assistance and safety education, helps communities educate, encourage and improve options for K-8 graders to walk and bicycle to school. Find events, opportunities and resources to encourage and educate our younger population.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Selling a Vehicle Without a Title

  If you have lost your original Connecticut Certificate of Title and are selling the vehicle to someone who will be registering it in Connecticut, you can follow these procedures to sell the vehicle without requesting a replacement title.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Selling Your Vehicle

  Information on and steps to selling a vehicle. This includes information for both the seller and buyer.  

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Share the Road CT

  Safety tips for motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. Links to bicycle training and cycling club websites as well as other cycling related organizations.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Shore Line East

  Shore Line East is Connecticut’s rail service east of New Haven, CT. Shore Line East trains stop in New Haven at Union and State Street stations, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook, Old Saybrook and New London as well as limited service to West Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford. Plan your trip with schedule, fare, commuter connection, and parking information.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Sign up for e-Alerts

  Receive e-notifications when there is a traffic incident or delay that will affect travel in your area of the state or a disruption to ferry or train service.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Snowmobiles

  State law requires that all snowmobiles operated in Connecticut must be registered unless the snowmobile is being operated on property owned or leased by the owner of the snowmobile.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Suspension Issues

  Here you will find information on how to reinstate a suspended driver’s license.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Taxis

  Residents and professional drivers can find the procedures for applying for taxi, livery and motorbus permits; transferring permits, record-keeping and information about fares.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Taxis, Livery, and Moving Companies

  Procedures for applying for taxi, livery and moving companies; transferring permits, record keeping and information about fares.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Town Property Tax Information

  Citizens can learn about the regulations pertaining to motor vehicle taxes, including how assessments are determined, how the program is overseen and penalties for delinquent payments.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles