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48-Hour License Suspension for 16 and 17-Year Old Drivers for Certain Moving Violations
Under Connecticut law, 16 or 17-year-olds who commit certain moving violations will have their drivers’ licenses seized by a police officer for 48 hours. In addition, the police officer is authorized to remove the vehicle from the scene. Sixteen and 17-year-olds would lose their license if they are cited for:
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Violating any of the driving restrictions that apply after licensure.
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Driving 20 miles per hour or more above a posted speed limit.
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Driving recklessly.
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Racing a motor vehicle on a public highway.
The driver’s license would be considered suspended for that 48-hour period. In order to regain possession of the license after the 48-hour period, the teen and their parent or legal guardian must go to the police department and sign a written statement acknowledging the license has been returned.
Content Last Modified on 6/9/2011 1:37:51 PM
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