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| CT DMV is Quite Revolutionary in it's treatment of out of state DUI from ct.gov |
Sometimes I feel like when I’m on reddit and reading that
section TIL (today I learned). Today I learned how to spell Connect-icut. I don’t practice there, and until you slow down and look at things you can go decades before
you realize that Connecticut has CONNECT
in it. I kinda feel the same way about Wed-nes-day, as a kid I always saw weds-day or wens-day.
The state motto is "Qui Transtulit Sustinet" = He who is Transplanted Still Sustains, and as we all drive from state from state in the pursuit of happiness I ask?
How does the state of Connecticut connect with and punish CT licensed drivers who have sustained New York DWI, aggravated DWI, and DWAI offenses?
My BIG disclaimer:
I am licensed in four states but CT is
not one of them. The focus of our practice is NYS DWI defense but that said we represent lots of people with out of state licenses. Understanding all the consequences to both in state and out of state privileges is important to every case.
Contact a CT licensed attorney for any information about CT
law or consequences. Always discuss your CT DUI or out of state DUI license
consequences with a CT licensed attorney. That said the following is for
educational purposes only and is my take on CT license issues with any NYS DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DWAI (driving while ability impaired) by alcohol charge.
The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of CT Out of State DUI License Penalties
Firstly, CT treats ALL
out of state drug and alcohol offenses the SAME. The good is that if you
get an aggravated level NY DWI (.18 BAC or more) you will be treated the same
way as if you got a New York DWAI (.06 or .07 BAC) or a NY DWI (.08 BAC). Some people may see that as unfair since the
high and the low are dealt with equally, both have the exact same consequences.
If you receive ANY out
of state DUI/OUI/OWI/DWI/DWAI alcohol or drug related offense you will face a
license suspension in Connecticut. On a first time offense this will usually be
a hard suspension of 45 days. Much like NJ, CT doesn’t really issue special
license privileges. Their answer to having your CT license privileges penalized
is an IID device. Better than NYS in many respects with conditional licenses
and IIDs.
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| Makes me sad to see her date of birth is around the time I graduated H.S. |
You Can Get Your CT License Privileges Suspended One of Two Ways:
Refusing to take an out of state chemical test of blood or
breath OR taking a chemical test and showing a “Per Se” Alcohol Amount of .08
or higher.
How Long Does it Take NYS DMV to Notify CT DMV?
It could take a few to many, many months for NYS to contact
CT about your DWI. I can tell you that there is NO way to speed up or slow down this process. It happens in it's own time period. Government is like that.
Once NYS sends notice to CT then you will receive a notice
of suspension from the CT DMV. It will be mailed to the address that is on
record and this allows you seven days to request a hearing.
If you wish to request a hearing, call the Administrative
Per Se Unit at 860-263-5204 (8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday)
before the deadline stated on your suspension notice. Discuss with a CT
licensed attorney if a hearing is necessary or advantageous to your particular
DWI/DUI/OUI/OWI case.
All First Time Out of State DWI/DUI/OUI/OWI Arrests Lead to 45 Day CT Suspension
Beginning with arrest dates on or after July 1, 2015, all
driver license suspensions for failing or refusing a chemical alcohol test will
be forty-five (45) days.
All First Time Out of State DWI/DUI/OUI/OWI Arrests Lead to
One Year CT IID (ignition interlock device) Installation following the 45 day
suspension.
Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) will be
required prior to restoration for ALL
alcohol related suspensions. Following restoration, the IID must be maintained
for at least the length of time listed, for first time offenses this is a
minimum of one year.
First time refusal or per se out of state DWI/DWAI/OUI/OWI =
ONE YEAR FULL LICENSE SUSPENSION WITH IID REQUIREMENT
In other words you can ONLY drive an IID equipped car or
vehicle for this time period. There is no need for any temporary, restricted,
or work purposes license.
What to Do Prior to CT DMV IID Eligibility Date (during 45 day hard suspension)?
Forms and fees should be submitted to CT DMV at least two
weeks prior to your IID eligibility date.
Download and print the Ignition Interlock Device
Installation Application (P-246 form). Find this off the CT DMV website.
Complete part 1 of the application and sign the Operator
Certification section. The vehicle
listed on the form must have a valid registration. If you are not the owner of record for the
vehicle, the registered owner must complete part 2. You need permission of the owner of car to install an IID upon that car.
Contact one of the Connecticut-approved IID vendors to
schedule an appointment to have the IID installed. The installer will complete part 3 of the
application.
CT IID Vendor List
You can call the toll free number(s) below for IID cost,
installation, or appointment information.
Sensolock of America 1-800-219-9936
Intoxalock
1-877-777-5020
Draeger Safety Diagnostics 1-800-332-6858
Smart Start
1-800-880-3394
Alcohol Detection Systems 1-888-786-7384
LifeSafer Inc.
1-855-892-7792
Low Cost Interlock 1-844-276-0548
Simple Interlock
1-844-432-4775
Submit the completed CT P-246 form. If the vehicle is
registered outside Connecticut submit a copy of the valid registration
certificate.
Pay the $175.00 restoration fee and the $100.00 IID
Administration fee. Fees may be paid by
a check or money order made payable to DMV and submitted with your IID
application or you can pay the fees online.
Mail your Completed CT DMV IID application to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Services Division
60 State Street
Wethersfield, Connecticut
06161-2525
Getting Your CT License Back After a NYS DWI or DWAI or ADWI
You may have other suspension matters out of state, in
addition to the CT IID requirements. These out of state matters must be
resolved in order for your driver’s license to be fully reinstated in CT. New
York State will have a hold placed upon your NYS driving privileges which must
be released prior to CT giving you back FULL driving privileges without an IID.
New York State Places a Hold Upon Your NYS Driving Privileges After a DWI
NYS requires proof of install and use of an IID for ALL DWI
and ADWI offenses. This is called a restriction upon your driving privileges. In that you are restricted from all driving without an IID device. This IID time period is set by the NYS judge at 12 months.
In addition, NYS DMV has three years of driver responsibility ($750 total or
$250/yr) fees which must be paid prior to release of all holds.
If you received an New York CD (conditional discharge) then
the court and the judge probably placed conditions upon your plea. You may have
show completion of drug/alcohol evaluation, attendance at a Victim Impact Panel,
and the payment of fines and/or surcharges.
After ALL restoration requirements are met and your
suspension time has been served, you will be reinstated with IID
requirement.
A final approval letter and restoration notice will be
mailed to you. You may operate only a vehicle equipped with an IID for the
duration required.
After you are restored, you must ensure that you have a
current, valid driver license. If you were issued a Connecticut non-driver
photo ID card during the suspension, you may exchange the ID for your
previously held Connecticut driver's license.
If you hold an out-of-state driver license you must verify
with the issuing state that it is valid before operating a vehicle. If you are
now a Connecticut resident, you must transfer your out of state license to
Connecticut.
For information concerning license restoration or IID requirements, you may write or call:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Services Division
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT
06161-2525
dmv.suspension@ct.gov
Phone: 860-263-5720
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