Road Safety

Connecticut municipalities have begun confiscating and destroying dirt bikes and ATVs that are ridden illegally. Under a new state law, cities and towns can seize and impound the vehicles.

Connecticut towns and cities are getting a boost in funding for their roads. Through the Town Aid Road grant program, $80 million will go toward upgrades in all Connecticut municipalities.

Six bicyclists have died in Connecticut this year, that’s triple the 5-year average. Officials are reminding drivers to look out for people on their bikes and that cyclists wear helmets and pay attention while riding.

Connecticut officials and road safety advocates met in front of the Fairfield Public Library on Monday to launch the Fairfield Safe Streets Alliance’s new “Safe Streets” campaign, which includes projects to upgrade roads and promote safer streets for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Car crashes on Connecticut roads increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which has become known as the 100 deadliest days for drivers.

New Haven could join a growing list of Connecticut cities that are installing cameras on the outside of school buses. The goal is to deter drivers from passing them at pickup and drop-off stops.

Connecticut and New York officials are marking National Work Zone Awareness Week by reminding drivers to slow down and move over for construction crews, or face consequences.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a new project to overhaul some of Long Island’s busiest intersections. The $7 million roadway revamp aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety.

State and city officials were in New Haven, Connecticut, on Tuesday, advocating for stricter penalties for people who engage in reckless road behavior.

Connecticut is seeing promising results from its increased efforts to crack down on speeding and reckless driving.