Talking Transportation: Your Next Car Will Be a Luxury

It’s been a busy week on the transportation beat. Not much of it good:. Cheaper Cars? The US Dept of Transportation is rolling back Biden-era plans to require automakers to increase their fleet’s MPG. Rather than the goal of 50.4 mpg, the new rules will settle for 34.9 mpg by 2031. The White House claims this may save you $1,300 on the cost of a new car.

New driving laws to go into effect Thursday

New Connecticut Traffic Laws Take Effect October 1

CONNECTICUT — Connecticut drivers are facing several new or strengthened traffic laws beginning October 1, 2026, with changes covering left-lane driving, distracted driving, highway work zones, school buses, vehicle exhaust systems and travel restrictions during emergencies. One of the most noticeable changes involves use of the far-left lane on...

New punishment for passing stopped school buses

Lawmakers passed a new law addressing drivers who pass stopped school buses.

AASHTO Safety Summit: Engaging the Public in Safety

A session at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 2026 Safety Summit in Hartford, CT, on September 28 showcased how public information campaigns and programs can encourage safer driving habits while educating the public on roadway safety initiatives – efforts that can make a huge difference in saving lives.

Connecticut GOP Demands Gas Tax Holiday as Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs

Connecticut Republicans gathered in Wethersfield this week to demand an immediate suspension of the state's gasoline and diesel taxes, arguing that drivers need relief now as fuel prices remain stubbornly high across the state. House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora, who represents North Branford, urged Gov. Ned Lamont to call a special session to pause the 25-cents-per-gallon gas tax and the roughly 50-cents-per-gallon diesel tax until January.

Connecticut drivers to face new left-lane enforcement starting Oct. 1

Connecticut drivers are reminded to stay right unless passing as a new left-lane enforcement rule takes effect Oct. 1. Connecticut drivers are being reminded to stay right unless they are passing as a new left-lane enforcement rule takes effect Oct. 1. The Connecticut Department of Transportation is urging drivers to...

Republicans push for special session to suspend Connecticut gas tax

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - State Republicans are calling on Gov. Ned Lamont to call an immediate special session to suspend Connecticut’s gas and diesel taxes, as gas prices in the state climb. Gas in Connecticut averages roughly $4.40 a gallon. The state gas tax accounts for 25 cents of...

'Gas tax holiday?' Candidates for governor debate suspending CT's 25 cent fuel tax

Republican Ryan Fazio wants to suspend the state's fuel tax for three months, saving drivers 25 cents a gallon. Gov. Ned Lamont proposed the same thing in March, but the idea stalled.

Crash closes onramp to I-84 in West Hartford

A crash has closed an onramp to Interstate 84 in West Hartford early Thursday morning.

News from AAA: Gasoline report for Sept. 28

The tri-state gasoline price surge has taken a slight dip as crude oil prices ease some pressure on petroleum markets. The New York City average gas price is $4.56 per gallon, down one cent from last week. Long Island and Connecticut are also down a penny from last week at $4.46 and $4.49 respectively. New Jersey has seen a drop of four cents from a week ago coming in at $4.38, the lowest tri-state price. The national average is the same as last week at $4.47.

Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut

MONTVILLE, Conn. (WFSB) - Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut under a new law passed by the legislature. The law specifically writes out that watching videos on a phone or car screen while driving is not allowed. It also prohibits talking on the phone while holding or touching it in any way, including on speaker or while it rests on any part of the body. Drivers must use hands-free options instead.

Gas Prices Rise: Student Drivers Complain

WOODBURY — Controversy spreads throughout NHS as gas prices rise 38.2% in Connecticut, causing a decrease of about 44% of drivers. Many students look forward to driving to school, however, because of the gas price increase, many students can not take advantage of this privilege because they can’t afford it.

Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut

Stricter distracted driving rules take effect Thursday in Connecticut under a new law passed by the legislature.

Farmington Is Fining Its School Bus Company $100 a Run. The Split Runs Stopped.

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Schools is fining its bus contractor $100 for every split or doubled bus run, and since the company was told the fines had started, there have not been any. Whether that is the fines working or a driver shortage solved, the district's finance chief would not say.