Child safety experts warn more kids are leaving booster seats too early
Child Passenger Safety Week is drawing attention to a troubling trend as a new study finds many children are moving out of car seats and booster seats before they are…
AAA: Speeding becoming the ‘new normal’ among New York and Connecticut drivers
According to AAA, 18% of drivers in both New York and Connecticut say they speed frequently. New research has found that drivers in New York and Connecticut see speeding as…
New Law for Drivers in U.S. from 1 October 2025 – Jail Time and Heavy Fines for Reckless Drivers
Starting October 1, Connecticut is getting tough on reckless driving with a new law that introduces $1,000 fines and even jail time for drivers caught speeding at 100 mph or more. Known as Substitute Bill No.…
Vince McMahon gets into nasty Connecticut car crash
Former WWE boss Vince McMahon was involved in a rough car crash in Connecticut last week, according to multiple reports. McMahon, 79, was traveling near Westport on Thursday morning when…
Fairfield police arrest drivers doing dangerous stunts in parking-lot takeovers in Connecticut
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (WABC) -- Police in Connecticut announced arrests after a parking-lot takeover last month. The parking lot turned into a dangerous car-stunt show when people did donuts and caused chaos…
Teen charged in Ansonia street takeover where person jumped on police cruiser
ANSONIA, Conn. (WTNH) — Ansonia police say they arrested a 17-year-old for his alleged involvement in a street takeover on Wakelee Avenue in April where a police car was damaged.…
Woman running late to ‘Thomas the Train’ event went 102 mph with child in car: Police
The driver told Connecticut police that she was speeding because she was running late to a "Thomas the Train" event. A New York woman who was going more than 100…
Driver charged with DUI after hitting New Canaan fire truck and fleeing
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (WTNH) — A driver was arrested for DUI last Friday after New Canaan police say she fled after striking a fire truck.Toni Marie Gardella, 40, of Stamford…
Harsher penalties considered for drivers going over 100mph
State leaders are considering harsher penalties for drivers caught going 100 miles per hour or more. In the month of March, Connecticut State Police arrested at least 10 people for…
Hartford Street takeovers, traffic stops focus of legislation
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — At the state Capitol on Friday, lawmakers heard testimony on two bills that would have an impact on law enforcement patrolling Connecticut roadways.One bill aims to crack…