Connecticut: Tickets, court dates, and fines
Official-Source Information
Connecticut may receive a hold from a court or another issuing authority after an unresolved ticket, missed court date, or unpaid obligation. The issuing authority and the licensing agency can have separate steps, so the exact notice and current official record control.
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Official source last checked Jun 29, 2026
Direct source-backed answer
Connecticut has not reformed its failure-to-appear (FTA) rules, so an unpaid ticket can still lead directly to a license suspension. To reinstate, first pay the underlying fine. Mailed-ticket fines and many minor moving violations are paid to the Centralized Infractions Bureau (CIB); other, non-CIB matters are paid to the trial court instead. Once you've paid, the CIB or the court electronically notifies the DMV that you're in compliance. You then pay a flat $175 DMV restoration fee for each suspension item, so if you have multiple suspensions, you'll pay $175 for each one. This whole process can be handled remotely: through the DMV's online portal, by phone at 860-263-5720, or by mail. You do not need to go in person. No SR-22 is required for an FTA suspension. A Special Operator's Permit (SOP), a discretionary $100 permit covering work, education, or medical purposes (Form MD-1), is not available for FTA or failure-to-pay (FTP) suspensions. It's only available for other, non-FTA suspension categories. After you pay, the DMV needs a minimum of 10 business days to process your reinstatement.
Published fee information
$175 flat DMV restoration per suspension item (multi-item drivers pay $175 each). No SR-22. Underlying fines paid separately to the CIB or trial court. No in-person - online / phone / mail only.
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Forms and documents
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Source excerpt summary: Connecticut has not reformed its failure-to-appear (FTA) rules, so an unpaid ticket can still lead directly to a license suspension. To reinstate, first pay the underlying fine. Mailed-ticket fines and many minor moving...
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