“Don’t block the box” campaign comes to Hartford

HARTFORD — The city is announcing a new driving violation if you stop in the middle of an intersection at a red light. It’s called “Block the Box.” City officials held a press conference Thursday to warn people that starting October 17th, infraction tickets will be issued if you block off a grid area at an intersection. Mayor Luke Bronin said police will be giving people a grace period until then, with just verbal and written warnings. “It’s really just [&hell