On Wednesday morning the Connecticut General Assembly’s Public Transportation Committee held a public meeting on Wednesday morning to collect input on a proposal to install electronic tolls at the state’s borders.

Some suggest the measure would solve the deficit in the state transportation fund and would help to upgrade the state’s roads, bridges and railways.

Connecticut phased out tolls in the 1980s after a deadly accident at a Stratford toll booth and previous attempts to reinstate them have failed.

There are no proposals so far as to how much the tolls might be but it is thought they could generate between $9 and $22 billion over 30 years, depending on how much they are.

Supporters say there could be differential pricing for those who live in the state as opposed to those from out of state who would pay more. However, those opposed to the toll said that if those from out of state had to pay tolls, especially more than locals, it would discourage them from visiting Connecticut businesses. They also say toll booths would cause congestion in the border towns if drivers were to use local roads to avoid paying the tolls.

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Statistics show that teenage drivers are responsible for more car crashes in the United States than any other age group. Much of this can be attributed to the inherent inexperience that comes with being a teen driver but there are things that teens can do to help develop better driving habits and keep themselves, their passengers, and other drivers on the road safe while driving.

• Do Not Text While Driving – The argument can be made that cell phones should simply be turned while driving but many parents like to be able to reach their teenage kids to check up on them while they are driving. Texting, however, is a completely different story. Texting has become one of the leading causes of death on America’s roads and unfortunately the majority of those responsible are teenagers.
• Obey the Posted Speed Limit – Nearly 40 percent of fatalities on the road involving teenagers are caused by speeding. Teens often feel an element of “peer” pressure to keep up with other traffic that may be driving faster. By driving at a safe rate of speed, teenage drivers help ensure that they will make it to their destinations safely and that they won’t be bringing home any speeding tickets.
• Drive Defensively – Staying at least one car length behind the car ahead of you, maintaining a keen awareness of traffic on all sides by using rearview mirrors, and obeying posted speed limits significantly reduces the chances of an accident.

If you have suffered serious injuries as a result of an auto accident, please call our Connecticut I-95 accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP, at (888) 244-5480 or contact us online today.