kingdom_tarts t1_jcnpn93 wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:03 AM

CT state police make most of their ticket money by focusing on DOT violations. If you haven't noticed, the dark color SUVs are the DOT police, who mainly pull over 18 wheelers and other hauling vehicles.

I've heard that truckers try to avoid our state as much as possible for this reason. There's definitely still some enforcement on speed, but as an everyday commuter, I'd have to say it's pretty lax at best.

Remember, we have less than 1000 state troopers for the entire state as well.

TheDudeMaintains t1_jcoyc4t wrote on March 18, 2023 at 1:16 PM

DMV, not DOT.

Edit: Downvotes for accurate info? Never change, CT reddit.

kingdom_tarts t1_jcsjp9d wrote on March 19, 2023 at 5:55 AM

Yep you're right, I only heard this through word of mouth. A quick Google search shows that CT DMV has inspectors with full police power!