State has a Far Right as Practicable Requirement

A bicyclist riding slower than the normal speed of traffic must ride as close to the right side of the roadway as the rider judges safe, except when passing, turning left, avoiding hazards, approaching a dedicated right-turn lane, riding on a one-way street, or using a bicycle-exclusive lane or path.

Allows Two Abreast Riding

Connecticut permits riding two abreast. Bicyclists may not ride more than two abreast on a roadway, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Riders travelling two abreast must not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, must ride within a single lane.

Single File is Required

Connecticut does not require single-file riding. Cyclists may ride two abreast, provided they do not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, stay within a single lane.

Has a Safe Passing Law

Connecticut requires motorists to allow at least three feet of clearance when overtaking a bicyclist, electric bicyclist, or electric foot scooter rider, and to pass on the left at a safe distance.

Helmets are required on the road

Riders age fifteen and under (i.e., under age 16) must wear a helmet when operating a bicycle, electric bicycle, or electric foot scooter on a highway or in a park. All electric bicycle riders and passengers, regardless of age, must wear a helmet under a separate provision (§ 14-289k(f)).

If Bike Lanes are present, they are required ( except when unsafe )

Connecticut does not require bicyclists to use a bike lane solely because one is available; § 14-286b treats bicycle-exclusive lanes as a permitted option, not a requirement.

Riders may use the sidewalks

Sidewalk riding is allowed for bicycles operated by human power, subject to pedestrian rights and duties, unless a local ordinance provides otherwise.

Does the Impeding Statute Apply to Bikes

Connecticut requires a slower-moving bicyclist to ride near the right side of the roadway when safe, and riders traveling two abreast must not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic; several exceptions (passing, turning, hazards, one-way streets) let a rider use more of the lane.

Whether cyclists may treat stop signs as yield signs (the "Idaho stop").

Connecticut has not adopted an Idaho Stop or "Safety Stop" law. Bicyclists must obey stop signs and traffic signals the same as other vehicle operators.

Restrictions exist on e-bikes and usage

Connecticut uses a three-class e-bike system. Riders of a Class 3 e-bike must be at least 16 years old, and all electric bicycle riders and passengers — regardless of class or age — must wear a helmet. Class 1 and 2 motors cut off at 20 mph and Class 3 motors cut off at 28 mph.

Allows the concept of Contributory Negligence that allows any contributory fault resuls in 'no fault'

Connecticut does not follow contributory negligence. The state uses a modified comparative negligence system: an injured bicyclist may recover damages so long as their share of fault is not greater than the combined fault of the defendants, with damages reduced by the cyclist's percentage of fault.