It’s National Safe Boating Week.
DID YOU KNOW: In Connecticut, boating under the influence could impact your driving record. Make responsible choices on and off the water.🚤 #BoatingSafety
Today we pause to remember the heroes who gave everything for our country. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Wising you a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay
If you're planning your Memorial Day weekend ride, make sure you ride SAFE:
🏍️ Obey the speed limit
🏍️ Follow the rules of the road
🏍️ Ride sober
Drivers — stay alert and watch for motorcycles!
🚲May is Bicycle Safety Month. Whether you're behind the wheel or on 2 wheels, we all share the responsibility of keeping our roads safe. Drivers➡️ give cyclists space and always check before opening your door. Cyclists➡️ride predictably, follow traffic laws, and wear a helmet.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and this is your friendly reminder that motorcyclists have the same rights on the road as any other motorist. #sharetheroad
Our latest data show that motorcyclist fatalities have reached one of their highest levels since at least 1975.
To stay safe:
⚫ Ride sober
⚫ Share the road
⚫ Make yourself visible
⚫ Use DOT-compliant helmets
Drivers — stay alert for motorcyclists and share the road!
Scammers are targeting Connecticut residents, claiming they owe money to either the state's Judicial Branch or Department of Motor Vehicles.
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It's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month! 📵
Thank you to Mary at Lite 100.5 FM for having on Commissioner Guerrera to talk about the importance of keeping your eyes on the road.
#CTDMV#DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth@wrch
⚠️Beware of text message scams⚠️
CT DMV will NEVER text you about a moving violation or outstanding payment.
If you receive this type of text message: Ignore it and delete it!
#CTDMV@CTDCP@CTStateCourts
On National Borinqueneers Day, we honor the 65th Infantry Regiment—heroes who served with courage, dignity, and pride.
Connecticut is proud to commemorate their legacy with a Borinqueneers license plate 🇵🇷
Visit https://t.co/O2uNCWmoC4 to get one yourself!
It's Autism Awareness Month. 💙
CT DMV offers a BLUE envelope to enhance communication between a police officer and a driver with autism spectrum disorder.
These envelopes are available at DMV offices across the state.
#AutismAwarenessMonth#CTDMV
⚠️ SCAM TEXT MESSAGE WARNING ⚠️
CT DMV is aware of a scam text message about unresolved traffic citations.
These messages are FRAUDULENT.
We do NOT notify motorists via text regarding the status of unpaid violations. If you receive such a message, IGNORE and DELETE it.
Please be aware that scam text messages about unresolved traffic citations are currently circulating. These messages are fraudulent. We do not notify residents via text regarding the status of unpaid violations. If you receive such a message, please ignore and delete it.
It's Vehicle Safety Recalls Week!
It's critical to check for recalls to keep you and the ones you love SAFE on the road. Vehicle recall repairs are FREE at your manufacturer's dealership.
Enter your license plate or VIN here: https://t.co/9br2J1tEoj
⚠️ Effective at 4PM today, the emergency order prohibiting commercial vehicle travel on Connecticut roads has been lifted.
Motorists are still strongly urged to avoid driving for the remainder of the day on Monday and use absolute caution if they must travel.
Connecticut executive branch state offices will be closed to the public on Monday (2/23) due to the winter storm.
Level 1 state employees should report to work as scheduled or directed.
Level 2 state employees should review the following announcement ⬇️
https://t.co/F21IzAZCBq
⚠️ I have signed an emergency order prohibiting all commercial vehicles from traveling on all limited access highways statewide in Connecticut.
This order takes effect at 5PM today and will remain in effect until further notice. We will provide updates on this order as needed.
⚠️ I've declared a State of Emergency in Connecticut today in advance of the approaching major winter storm. This declaration will help quickly assist in any emergency actions needed to protect public safety during the storm. Stay safe!