Is it legal to own a pet armadillo?
Prohibited
Armadillos (family Dasypodidae) are Category Two wild animals.
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Connecticut
Every QuirkMaps topic for Connecticut, grouped by category. Each answer links to the official source it comes from.
Exotic pets
Vehicles
Can car dealerships open on Sundays?
Sunday sales allowed
Connecticut allows Sunday car sales; its old Sunday business ban is still printed but was held unconstitutional by the state Supreme Court.
Do adults have to wear motorcycle helmets?
Only some riders
Since October 1, 2025, Connecticut has required helmets for motorcycle drivers and passengers under 21.
Do you need a front license plate?
Front and rear plates
Connecticut issues two plates for passenger cars and requires them on the front and rear.
Is it legal to pump your own gas?
Self-serve allowed
Connecticut allows self-service gas; state law refers to self-service pumps and requires help for drivers with disabilities.
Is it legal to put a train horn on a car?
Allowed with limits
Connecticut has no train horn ban, but no horn may make an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.
Is there an annual vehicle safety inspection?
No safety inspection
Connecticut does not require safety inspections for ordinary personal cars; cars from out of state need only a VIN check.
Home & property
Are fireworks legal?
Sparklers and ground fireworks only
Connecticut bans fireworks except non-explosive, non-aerial sparklers and fountains, which people 16 and older may buy and use.
Food & drink
Are happy hour drink specials legal?
Allowed with limits
Connecticut allows drink specials but bans unlimited drinks for a fixed price and serving more than one drink at a time.
Is there a bottle deposit?
Bottle deposit law
Connecticut puts a refundable 10-cent deposit on most beverage containers, including soda, beer, water, juice and sports drinks.
Where can you buy liquor?
Private licensed stores
Connecticut issues package store permits to private stores to sell liquor; grocery stores get a separate beer permit.
Time & calendar
Does the state observe daylight saving time?
Observes DST
Connecticut observes daylight saving time under state law and has no enacted law to change that.
Money & taxes
Are groceries taxed?
Groceries exempt
Connecticut exempts food products for human consumption from its 6.35% sales tax; meals are taxed at 7.35%.
Does the state have a lottery?
Has a state lottery
Connecticut runs a state lottery through the quasi-public Connecticut Lottery Corporation.
Does the state have a sales-tax-free weekend?
Has a tax-free period
Connecticut holds an annual Sales Tax Free Week in August for clothing and footwear; 2026 raised the price limit to $300.
Voting & elections
Do you need an ID to vote?
ID required, non-photo accepted
Connecticut asks for ID, including non-photo items such as a Social Security card; a voter without ID can sign a sworn statement instead.