Driving and Transportation

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• License Plates

  Access the different types of military and veteran style plates available for Connecticut military personnel.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• 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

• 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: New London to Orient Point

  Visiting the east end of Long Island? Consider an alternative to driving round trip by crossing the Long Island Sound from New London, CT to Orient Point, NY by ferry. This ferry runs year-round. Reservations are recommended. Learn more about daily schedules, fares, and promotions. 

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Maintaining Insurance on a Registered Vehicle

  The state of Connecticut requires continuous insurance coverage on any registered vehicle. Included are directions on how to proceed if you have a lapse of insurance on a registered vehicle.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Major Project Updates

  View an updated list of the major construction projects occurring throughout the state. 

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Motor Carrier Review for State Contract Awards Overview

  The Department of Motor Vehicles has an established evaluation process for the safety rating of motor carriers applying for a state contract.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Motorcycle Safety

  The Connecticut Rider Education Program (CONREP) provides information on motorcycle training courses. Find training course descriptions, a training location near you and necessary forms for class.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Motorcycles

  Determine if your vehicle meets the requirements of a motorcycle and find out the steps for registration.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Multiple Names on a Title

  A complete definition of joint and common ownership as well as further examples.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• New Haven Line (Metro-North)

  Metro-North’s New Haven Line (NHL) provides rail service from New Haven, CT west to Grand Central Station in New York City. There are several branches feeding the NHL in Connecticut: Waterbury, Danbury, and New Canaan. Research service status, schedules, fares and maps as well as download a mobile app.

  Agency: Department of Transportation

• Non-Driver Photo Identification Card (ID)

  The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues a Non-Driver Photo Identification Card (ID) to any applicant who does not possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license or whose license is presently under suspension.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

  Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is an important benefit for Medicaid members who need to get to and from Medicaid-covered medical services but have no means of transportation.

• 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

• Obtaining a Learner's Permit

  All new drivers are required to obtain a learner's permit before taking the on-the-road skills test for a driver's license.

  Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles