CT SB00153

Establishes an advanced operator's retraining program requiring a minimum of eight hours of in-person classroom instruction focusing on behavioral driving characteristics, psychology-based principles, and effects of drugs on driving.

Requires drivers convicted of moving or suspension violations to attend an operator's retraining program, with mandatory advanced retraining upon first conviction after completing initial retraining.

Mandates license suspension periods of 30 days for first conviction, 60 days for second conviction, and 90 days for third or subsequent conviction of specified violations until 36 consecutive months pass without additional violations.

Sets fees of no more than $85 for the operator's retraining program and $135 for the advanced operator's retraining program.

Requires program providers to maintain a $50,000 surety bond, submit a $350 application fee per program, obtain Commissioner of Motor Vehicles approval for curriculum, and maintain valid certification for two-year periods.