CT DMV Driving Under the Influence 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is a driver's license suspended for a first DUI offense in Connecticut?
- 30 days
- 45 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 6 months
Correct answer: 90 days
A first DUI conviction in Connecticut results in a 45-day license suspension, after which limited driving privileges may be restored.
Question 2: Connecticut's DUI statute applies to which substances besides alcohol?
- Alcohol only
- Alcohol and prescription drugs only
- Any drug that impairs the ability to drive safely (Correct answer)
- Illegal drugs only
Correct answer: Any drug that impairs the ability to drive safely
Connecticut's OUI law applies to any substance, including legal prescription medications, that impairs a driver's ability to operate safely.
Question 3: What is the fine range for a first DUI conviction in Connecticut?
- $100–$300
- $500–$1,000 (Correct answer)
- $1,000–$10,000
- $250–$500 fixed
Correct answer: $500–$1,000
Connecticut imposes fines between $500 and $1,000 for a first DUI conviction, in addition to other penalties.
Question 4: Connecticut considers a DUI a felony when it involves which circumstances?
- Any DUI over 0.15% BAC
- Second offense within 10 years or DUI causing serious injury/death (Correct answer)
- First offense with a minor in the vehicle
- Refusal of BAC testing twice
Correct answer: Second offense within 10 years or DUI causing serious injury/death
In Connecticut, a second DUI within 10 years or any DUI that causes serious injury or death is charged as a felony.
Question 5: Connecticut's alcohol education program (AEP) for first-time DUI offenders requires completion within:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 1 year
- The period specified in the court order (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The period specified in the court order
First-time DUI offenders in Connecticut must complete the Alcohol Education Program within the timeframe ordered by the court.
Question 6: In Connecticut, how many points are added to a driver's record for a DUI conviction?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 6 points (Correct answer)
- No points—license is suspended instead
Correct answer: 6 points
A DUI conviction adds 3 points to a Connecticut driver's record, on top of the suspension and other penalties.
CT DMV Driving Under the Influence 2
How long is a driver's license suspended for a first DUI offense in Connecticut?