Driving While Suspended
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-215 — up to three months the first time, and more when the suspension was for driving under the influence
No person whose license has been refused, suspended or revoked may operate a motor vehicle during the refusal, suspension or revocation, and no one may operate a vehicle whose registration has been refused, suspended or revoked.
Who handles this in Connecticut: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Connecticut directory.
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| OffenseA first offense | PenaltyA fine of not less than $150 or more than $200, up to three months in jail, or both |
| OffenseA later offense | PenaltyA fine of not less than $200 or more than $600, up to one year in jail, or both |
| OffenseTwo or more earlier violations of this section or of driving without a license | PenaltyIn addition, a jail term of one year, ninety days of it not suspended or reduced without mitigating circumstances |
Driving while the license is suspended for driving under the influence carries its own penalties. During a suspension for a second violation, the fine is not less than $500 or more than $1,000 and the jail term up to two years, of which one hundred twenty consecutive days may not be suspended or reduced without mitigating circumstances. For a third or later one, the jail term is up to three years, and one year may not be suspended or reduced.
The court states in writing for the record the mitigating circumstances, or that there are none.
Sources for this section (1)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-215 — Operation while registration or license is refused, suspended or revoked. Operation in violation of restriction or limitation on operator's license or right to operate motor vehicle that requires use of ignition interlock device. Penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.