I’ve been writing about this a lot lately because there’s a clear trend emerging—Connecticut residents are speaking out, more and more, about their fears over aggressive driving across the state.

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Not long ago, I published an article highlighting some of the dangers people have been noticing on our roads.

In that piece, I shared the following:

Lawmakers are beginning to take action. In December 2024, WTNH reported that State Rep. Irene Haines is drafting legislation aimed at drivers exceeding 100 mph. The proposed bill would introduce tougher penalties in response to growing concerns from law enforcement, who say current measures just aren’t working.

They better hurry up in Hartford because just a couple days later I found another alarming post on Reddit post that highlights the need for action now. A CT Reddit user that goes by ForeverNecessary241 posted:

Psychos passing on the shoulder going at least 90

Psychos passing on the shoulder going at least 90
byu/ForeverNecessary241 inConnecticut

I cannot tell you where in the Nutmeg State this happened, but I don’t doubt for a second that it did—because we see this kind of thing all the time. It’s not a question of if someone’s going to get killed, but when.

I hate writing stories like this. Honestly, it makes me feel like some grumpy old man. But there has to be some level of consequence that actually deters these ass-bags from making Connecticut roads feel like a daily game of survival.

Here were some of the Reddit responses:

AICreatedPropaganda: You’re more likely to get pulled over doing 45 in a 30 than they are to get pulled over here. sucks.

BitchMcConnell063: Years ago, I had a friend who had a suspended driver's license. She also didn't have registration or insurance on their car. Within a 3-year period I brought her to 6 different court houses (New Haven, Meriden, Norwalk, Waterbury, Milford and Derby) in CT because they kept getting caught driving under suspension, driving without registration or insurance and misuse of marker plates. Thinking back on it, I have no clue where they kept getting all the damn license plates from. Anyways, she had a few of the cases dismissed and a very small pittance of a fine for the other cases. The worst punishment she received was out of Norwalk. It was the last time she got arrested for driving under suspension. It was a pretty hefty fine, if I'm remembering correctly, it was in the ballpark of $500. She didn't have a job at the time, so they gave her 20 hours of community service instead. I agree with you. There is no punishment or deterrence. It's ridiculous. I hate to sound so cynical but why the f--- are we paying astronomical insurance prices? We should just say fuck it and drive around like the rest of the scumbags. It will save us a s--- ton of money. Who cares if we get pulled over? It will get thrown out before we even go to court.