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2009 Update - New Cell Phone LawConnecticut - House Bill 6410 - House Bill 6410, titled; "An Act Concerning The Use Of Hand-Held Mobile Telephones By Members Of The Armed Forces While Operating A Motor Vehicle" Allows military personnel to use a hand held mobile device (such as a Cell Phone) while operating a military vehicle and performing "official" duties. To read the details of the new law, please go to Connecticut House Bill 6410 The Connecticut Teen Cell-Phone Law
Starting August 1st 2008, teen drivers 16 or 17 years old can have their license suspended for using a cell phone or any electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Connecticut's new law "An Act Concerning Teenage Drivers" (Substitute House Bill No. 5748) increases penalties for teen drivers for a number of different driving offenses. If a teen driver is ticketed for using a cell phone or text messaging the following penalties will be applied.First Offense: 30 Day License Suspension and a $125 License Restoration Fee Plus Court Fines.Second and All Subsequent Offenses: A 6 Month Suspension or Until the teen driver reaches the age of 18, whichever is longer. $125 license restoration fee, plus Court Fines.*For More Information on Connecticut Teen Driving Laws Please Visit the Link Below*
Connecticut House Bill 6722House Bill 6722 (HB6722) was enacted on October 1st, 2005. This hands-free legislation requires drivers, 18 years of age and older, to use a hands-free accessory while using a cellular telephone or any mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Drivers under 18 years of age are prohibited from using any type of cell phone or electronic device even with a hands-free accessory. School bus drivers may not use a cell-phone or any other electronic device when the bus is moving. This includes any type of hands-free device. The only exception to this law is using a cell phone or other electronic devices in a emergency situation. HB 6722 defines a mobile electronic device as any hand-held or other portable electronic equipment capable of providing data communication between two or more people, including devices for text messaging or paging, personal digital assistants, laptop computers, video games, DVD players or equipment on which digital photographs can be taken or transmitted. There are many choices for hands-free communication. Bluetooth Headsets and car-kits are two options for hands-free communication. Wired headsets are also a cost effective solution to hands-free cell-phone communication. If you are interested in reading about the available hands-free options, please read our article on "Being Hands-Free"
Read About Hands-Free Legislation at the State of Connecticut Website. Other Connecticut Information on this Website Connecticut Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties & Fines
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