Colorado

Colorado’s Teen Driver’s License and Insurance Requirements

Colorado has several paths for young drivers to obtain a license. Which path is appropriate depends on the driver’s age, experience, and purpose for driving.

Talking on a Cell Phone & Texting While Driving in Colorado

Colorado’s distracted driving laws prohibit text messaging for all drivers and talking on a cellphone for only certain drivers. Read about the law's specifics, including the costs of a cellphone or texting ticket.

Colorado's Speeding Tickets and Penalties

Colorado has three types of speeding laws: a “basic speeding law,” “presumed speed limits,” and “absolute speed limits.” This article explains the differences between the three and the consequences of a speeding violation.

Red Light and Stop Sign Tickets in Colorado

If you get caught running a stop sign or red light in Colorado, you’ll likely face fines and demerit points on your driving record. This article gives an overview of what the law prohibits and some specific consequences of a stop sign or red light violation.

Colorado Law on Passengers and Pets in Pickup Trucks

What is the law in Colorado regarding passengers in your pickup cargo bed? Colorado is one of a majority of states that has restrictions on passengers in the cargo bed of a pickup truck. For the most part, these laws are intended to protect younger passengers.

Driving Without a Valid (or on a Suspended) License in Colorado

What does it mean to drive without a license in Colorado? Driving without a license can refer to three scenarios: driving without a valid license, not having your license in your possession, and driving on a suspended or revoked license.

Colorado’s Traffic Violation Point System

As in most states, each time you are convicted of a traffic violation in Colorado, the court notifies the DMV of the conviction. A "conviction" occurs when you are convicted at trial, plead guilty, accept a plea bargain or fail to show up for your court date. The Colorado DMV periodically analyzes your record to see if there are enough points to cause a point suspension.

Colorado’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws

Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Colorado requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) being driven. Federal law requires that CDL drivers crossing state lines must be 21 years of age. States may set different age limits for commercial drivers that operate solely within the state.

Colorado’s Child Safety Seat and Seatbelt Laws

Until a child reaches one year old or at least 20 pounds, he or she must be rear-facing in an infant seat or convertible car seat. A rear-facing child can’t be seated in the front seat of a vehicle.

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