{"id":36329,"date":"2022-12-28T09:13:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T17:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitnewhaven.wpengine.com\/?page_id=36329"},"modified":"2025-05-30T12:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T16:29:25","slug":"transportation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitnewhaven.com\/visitor-info\/transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1414.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#ebeaea;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-color:#ebeaea;--awb-active-border-color:#1c83c7;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-53a9e33321c528f8ff6\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-car\" href=\"#tab-53a9e33321c528f8ff6\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Car<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-162f5e4ebda38b5a4af\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-rail\" href=\"#tab-162f5e4ebda38b5a4af\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Rail<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ce2818bd7beb5f97863\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-air\" href=\"#tab-ce2818bd7beb5f97863\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Air<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-1d5af2d6f4886074bfc\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-more\" href=\"#tab-1d5af2d6f4886074bfc\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">More<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-53a9e33321c528f8ff6\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-car\" href=\"#tab-53a9e33321c528f8ff6\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Car<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-car\" id=\"tab-53a9e33321c528f8ff6\">\n<h4>Ground Transportation Service<\/h4>\n<p>Applewood Limousine offers private car service to all Connecticut, New York and New Jersey airports. 203-874-7515, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.applewoodlimo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.applewoodlimo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Connecticut Limousine (Union Station, 50 Union Ave., New Haven) serves Bradley, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark International Airports. Call ahead or book online for local hotel stops in Meriden, Milford, New Haven (Union Station (parking), Yale Phelps Gate, Yale Alumni, Yale Medical School and Yale Science Hill) North Haven and Wallingford. Parking is not available at all locations. 203-974-4700, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctlimo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ctlimo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>GO Airport Shuttle Connecticut Service offers door-to-door service to JFK and LaGuardia as well as transportation services to White Plains Westchester County Airport, Hartford Bradley Airport, and Newark Liberty Airport. Discounts, as well as pickup and drop off, are available at Quinnipiac University, SCSU, Yale University and University of New Haven. 866-284-3247 or 203-891-1280, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.2theairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.2theairport.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hy\u2019s Limo Service, 480 Island Ln., West Haven. Services all airports in New England and nationwide. Services CT Corporate, Luxury, Groups and family travel. 800-255-LIMO (5466) or 203-934-6331, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hyslimo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hyslimo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Red Dot Airport Shuttle serves JFK and LaGuardia International Airports. Call ahead or book online for local hotel stops in Milford, New Haven, Orange and West Haven. 800-6-RED-DOT or 203-330-1005, <a href=\"https:\/\/ridethedot.com\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ridethedot.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Via NHV offers convenient transportation between New Haven and Tweed New Haven Regional Airport. You can book a ride with just a few taps and enjoy a stress-free journey for only $10. Additional passengers can join for just $5 each. 475-303-5467, <a href=\"https:\/\/city.ridewithvia.com\/nhv\">city.ridewithvia.com\/nhv<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Local Bus Transportation<\/h4>\n<p>Connecticut Transit provides extensive public bus service in Greater New Haven, including Tweed New Haven Airport and Union Station. All buses wheelchair accessible and equipped with bike racks. 203-624-0151, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cttransit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cttransit.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Union Station-Downtown Shuttle by CT Transit provides a free shuttle between Union Station and Downtown every 20 minutes from 6:05 a.m. until 10:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. 203-624-0151, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cttransit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cttransit.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Milford Transit provides bus service in the Milford area and connecting destinations. All buses wheelchair accessible. 203-874-4507<\/p>\n<h4>Intercity Bus Transportation<\/h4>\n<p>Greyhound Bus Lines provides service from Union Station, New Haven. 203-772-2470, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greyhound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.greyhound.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Megabus provides service, curbside from Union Station, 50 Union Avenue, New Haven. 877-462-6342, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.megabus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.megabus.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Taxi Service for New Haven Area<\/h4>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-2\">\n<table width=\"70%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Checker Cab Co.<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">203-468-2678<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Ecuamex Taxi<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">203-624-3333<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Heritage Taxi<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">203-466-6666<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Horizon Cab<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">203-777-5555<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">M7 (Offer wheelchair accessible taxis)<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">203-777-7777, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metrotaxict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.metrotaxict.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Micro Taxi<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">203-777-7772<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Milford\/New Haven Taxi &amp; Courier<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">203-877-0000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Car Rental<\/h4>\n<p>Tweed Airport &#8211; Avis, Budget, Enterprise and National available<br \/>\nUnion Station &#8211; Avis, Budget and ZipCar available<\/p>\n<h4>Parking in Downtown New Haven<\/h4>\n<p>Park New Haven, New Haven is a very walkable city. Many visitors park once and walk throughout the Downtown. On-street parking costs vary by location. Meters in central downtown accept coins, Parkmobile (a smart phone app that allows you to pay for metered parking), MasterCard\/VISA or Discover. Meters outside the central downtown area accept coins and Parkmobile. Parking is free on Sundays and holidays. 203-946-8936, <a href=\"https:\/\/parknewhaven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parknewhaven.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-162f5e4ebda38b5a4af\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-rail\" href=\"#tab-162f5e4ebda38b5a4af\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Rail<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-rail\" id=\"tab-162f5e4ebda38b5a4af\">\n<p>Amtrak, Union Station, New Haven. Amtrak provides Northeast Corridor and Vermonter service at New Haven, with connecting services at New York Penn Station and Boston South Station, and all other Amtrak destinations. Acela and regional service are available. 800-USA-RAIL, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.amtrak.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Metro-North Railroad, Union Station, New Haven. Metro-North provides service between New Haven and Grand Central Station, New York City. 212-532-4900, from CT 877-690-5114, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mta.info\/mnr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mta.info\/mnr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shore Line East (SLE). SLE provides commuter service between New Haven and New London, daily to State Street Station and Union Station, New Haven. 877-287-4337, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shorelineeast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.shorelineeast.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CTRail, New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Rail Line. Services initiated in June 2018, with stations within the region at New Haven&#8217;s Union Station and State St., Wallingford and Meriden. 1-800-872-7245, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hartfordline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hartfordline.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ce2818bd7beb5f97863\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-air\" href=\"#tab-ce2818bd7beb5f97863\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Air<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-air\" id=\"tab-ce2818bd7beb5f97863\">\n<p>Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN), New Haven. Commercial and general aviation airport. I-95, exit 50. 203-466-8833, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flytweed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.flytweed.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bradley International Airport (BDL), Hartford. Served by eleven major carriers to 37 non-stop destinations and connecting services. International provided by Aer Lingus, Air Canada, JetBlue and Delta. Approximately 45 minutes north of New Haven, I-91, exit 40. 860-292-2000 or 860-386-6000, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bradleyairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bradleyairport.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meriden-Markham Municipal Airport (MMK), Meriden. The Airport accommodates single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft operated for business and pleasure. 203-630-2878, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofmeriden.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cityofmeriden.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>JFK International Airport (JFK), New York. Served by all major carriers. AirTrain JFK provides direct access to MTA New York City Transit and the Long Island Rail Road. Approximately 2 hours southwest of New Haven. 718-244-4444, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.panynj.gov\/airports\/jfk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.panynj.gov\/airports\/jfk.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LaGuardia International Airport (LGA), New York. Served by all major carriers. Approximately 2 hours southwest of New Haven. 718-533-3400, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.laguardiaairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.laguardiaairport.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey. Served by all major carriers. AirTrain Newark takes you between EWR and NJ Transit. Approximately 2.5 hours southwest of New Haven. 973-961-6000, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.panynj.gov\/airports\/newark-liberty.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.panynj.gov\/airports\/newark-liberty.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>T.F. Green Airport (PVD), Providence. Served by seven major carriers. Approximately 1.5 hours east of New Haven. 401-691-2471 or 888-268-7222, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvdairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pvdairport.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-1d5af2d6f4886074bfc\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-more\" href=\"#tab-1d5af2d6f4886074bfc\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">More<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-more\" id=\"tab-1d5af2d6f4886074bfc\">\n<h4>Bicycling in New Haven<\/h4>\n<p>Bicycling is an enjoyable, inexpensive, efficient, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. To expand and improve safe and convenient access to this means of mobility, exercise and leisure, the City has an extended network of marked bike lanes and sharrows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ride New Haven<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ride New Haven is the city&#8217;s bike-share program, offering visitors and residents easy access to electric pedal-assist and traditional bikes through a mobile app. Riders can pay as they go ($1 unlock, $0.25\/minute) or choose from affordable monthly and annual memberships. Discounted equity plans are also available. Bikes must be returned to designated hubs, and helmets are encouraged. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/ridenewhaven.com\">ridenewhaven.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Electric Scooter-share Program<\/h4>\n<p>Explore New Haven with Veo\u2019s new electric scooter-share program. With 300 scooters at 50+ locations across Downtown and neighborhoods like East Rock and Wooster Square, it\u2019s easy and eco-friendly. Riders (18+) can use the Veo app to unlock a scooter for $1 plus $0.40\/min. Sidewalk riding is prohibited. Details at <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veoride.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"354\">veoride.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Ferry Services<\/h4>\n<p>Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Co. provides year-round vehicle and passenger service between Bridgeport, CT and Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY. Crossing time approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes. 888-44-FERRY (CT only), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.88844ferry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.88844ferry.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. provides year-round vehicle and passenger ferry service between New London, CT and Orient Point, Long Island, NY. Crossing time approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes. 860-443-5281 or 631-323-2525, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.longislandferry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.longislandferry.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Travel Info<\/h4>\n<p><strong>New Haven Visitor Center and Snack Shack<\/strong>, exit 46, Long Wharf Dr., New Haven. Conveniently located easy on\/off I-95, offering tourism information, on-the-go-snacks, locally made treats, and more! 203-693-1061<\/p>\n<p><strong>Branford Town Hall<\/strong>, 1019 Main St., Branford. 203-315-0637, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.branford-ct.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branford-ct.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guilford Information Kiosk<\/strong>, 32 Church St., Guilford. 203-671-9351, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitguilfordct.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visitguilfordct.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hamden Visitor Center<\/strong>, 3074 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-288-6431, <a href=\"https:\/\/hamdenregionalchamber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hamdenregionalchamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Henry Whitfield House State Museum<\/strong>, 248 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. 203-453-2457<\/p>\n<p><strong>InfoNewHaven<\/strong>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infonewhaven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> infonewhaven.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Madison Visitors Center<\/strong>, 12 School St., Madison. 203-245-7394, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.madisonct.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">madisonct.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>City of Meriden Town Hall<\/strong>, 142 East Main St. Room 217, Meriden. 203-630-4123, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meridenct.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meridenct.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce<\/strong>, 1201 Boston Post Rd. Unit 1100, Milford. 203-878-0681, <a href=\"http:\/\/milfordct.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">milfordct.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Town Green District<\/strong>, 900 Chapel St. Suite 622, New Haven. Part diplomatic corps, part guide service, Town Green\u2019s Downtown Ambassadors are emissaries devoted to making New Haven a better place to work, visit, and do business. 203-401-4245, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownnewhaven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downtownnewhaven.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Currency Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit websites for the nearest location.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keybank: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.key.com\/personal\/services\/branch\/foreign-currency.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">key.com\/personal\/services\/branch\/foreign-currency.jsp<\/a><\/li>\n<li>TD Bank: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdbank.com\/personal\/foreignexchangeservices.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tdbank.com\/personal\/foreignexchangeservices.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wells Fargo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/foreign-exchange\/international-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wellsfargo.com\/foreign-exchange\/international-tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Important Phone Numbers<\/h4>\n<p>Police, Fire, Emergency 911<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yale New Haven Hospital \u2013 20 York St.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency (Adult) 203-688-2222<\/li>\n<li>Emergency (Pediatric) 203-688-3333<\/li>\n<li>Administration 203-688-4242<\/li>\n<li>Yale-New Haven Hospital Referral Line 203-688-2000<\/li>\n<li>Smilow Cancer Hospital 203-688-4242<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Yale New Haven Hospital \u2013 St. Raphael\u2019s Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency 203-789-3000<\/li>\n<li>Patient Information 203-789-3508<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VA Connecticut Healthcare System<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u2013 West Haven Campus<\/strong>\u00a0203-932-5711<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midstate Medical Center\u00a0<\/strong>203-694-8200<\/p>\n<p><strong>Milford Hospital<\/strong>\u00a0203-876-4000<\/p>\n<h4>Important Connecticut Laws for Visitors<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Cell Phone Usage in Motor Vehicles<\/strong>\u00a0Connecticut law requires drivers 18 years of age and older to use hands-free accessories to legally use a cell phone or mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Under the law, drivers 16 or 17 years of age are prohibited from using any mobile telephone, including phones with hands-free accessories, while driving.<\/p>\n<p>Also, no person shall use a hand-held mobile telephone or other electronic device or type, read or send text or a text message with or from a mobile telephone or mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Liquor Laws<\/strong>\u00a0The legal drinking age in Connecticut is twenty-one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seat Belts and Child Restraint Systems<\/strong>\u00a0Connecticut law states (1) Infants must remain rear-facing until they are a minimum of both 2 year and 30 pounds; (2) Toddlers must be in a forward facing car seat with 5 point harness until 5 years and 40 pounds; (3) Children should ride in a booster until they reach 8 years old AND 60 pounds (they must meet both requirements); and (4) children, tweens and teens must be in a seat belt whenever they ride in a vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Further Recommended: Children should ride in the back seat until they are 13 years old. All people and objects should be properly restrained whenever they are in a vehicle. 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