Driving and Transportation

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• Work Zone Safety

  As drivers, passengers, cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, we are all responsible for keeping work zones safe. Meet the Work Zone Safety Team - Safe T. Sam, Work Zone Wally, and Darryl the Barrel Dog. Learn safety tips for navigating these areas as well as about upcoming events.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Traffic and Travel Mobile Apps

  Connecticut drivers can access a list of third-party traffic and travel mobile apps for iPhone and Android smartphones.   

  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

• 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

• 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

• Long Island Sound Ferry: New London to Block Island

  Visiting Block Island, RI? Consider taking the ferry from New London, CT. Reservations are recommended. Learn more about schedules, fares, and parking as well as Block Island accommodations and attractions.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Long Island Sound Ferry: Bridgeport to Port Jefferson

  Visiting the north side of Long Island? Consider an alternative to driving round trip by crossing the Long Island Sound from Bridgeport, CT to Port Jefferson, NY by ferry. This ferry runs year-round. Reservations are recommended. Learn more about daily schedules, rates, mobile apps and packages. 

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Key Highway Safety Laws

  List of highway safety laws in Connecticut maintained by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Learn about child passenger restraints, distracted driving, drug impaired, drunk driving, graduated driver licensing, helmet use, seat belts, and other laws specific to drivers of Connecticut roadways.

  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

• Replace Your Plates

  Follow the steps on how to replace your plates that have been stolen, lost, or damaged.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Changes to your Driver's License

  How to change your name or address if you’re moving within Connecticut.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Registration Forms

  A list of registration forms, organized by form number and title.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Requesting a Duplicate Title

  Access the appropriate documentation and forms necessary to request a duplicate title. Forms can be completed by the owner and mailed to DMV.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Non-Titled Vehicles (when a title is not needed)

  A list of exempted vehicles as well as further information on vehicles that do not require a title.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• 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