C.R.S. Section 42-2-303
Contents of identification card

  • disability identifier symbol
  • rules
  • definition

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The identification card shall be the same size as a driver’s license issued pursuant to parts 1 and 2 of this article. The card shall adequately describe the registrant, bear the registrant’s picture, and bear the following: “State of Colorado”, “Identification Card No. ....”, and “This is not a driver’s license.” Each identification card issued to an individual under this section shall show a photograph of the registrant’s full face.

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

If the department issues an identification card that contains stored information, the department shall include in the stored information only the information that is specifically referenced in subsection (1)(a) of this section, that appears in printed form on the face of the card issued by the department to the registrant, or that is any race or ethnicity information identified on an application under section 42-2-302 (1)(a)(VI); except that the department shall not include in the stored information:

(A)

The registrant’s social security number; or

(B)

The fact that the registrant has requested that a disability identifier symbol be placed on the registrant’s identification card in accordance with subsection (6) of this section.

(II)

As used in this paragraph (b), “stored information” includes information that is stored on the identification card by means of magnetic or electronic encoding, or by any other technology designed to store retrievable information.

(2)

Repealed.

(3)

An identification card shall contain one or more security features that are not visible and are capable of authenticating such card and any information contained therein.

(4)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

At the applicant’s voluntary request, the department shall issue an identification card bearing an identifier of a branch of the United States armed forces, such as “Marine Corps”, “Navy”, “Army”, “Air Force”, “Space Force”, or “Coast Guard”, if the applicant possesses a currently valid military identification document, a DD214 form issued by the United States government, or any other document accepted by the department that demonstrates that the applicant is an active member or a veteran of the branch of service that the applicant has requested be placed on the identification card. The applicant shall not be required to provide documentation that the applicant is an active member or a veteran of a branch of the United States armed forces to renew or be reissued an identification card bearing an identifier issued pursuant to this subsection (4). The department shall not place more than one branch of the United States armed forces identifier on an applicant’s identification card.

(b)

and (c) Repealed.

(5)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Upon the applicant presenting a DD214 form issued by the United States government or any other document accepted by the department that demonstrates that the applicant is a veteran of the United States armed forces, the department shall print the word “Veteran” on the identification card.

(b)

The holder of an identification card bearing the word “Veteran” need not present documentation that the holder is a veteran of the United States armed forces to renew or reissue the identification card.

(c)

The department shall not issue an identification card bearing the word “Veteran” if the applicant’s documentation shows that the applicant received a dishonorable discharge.
(6)(a)(I) At an applicant’s request, and upon completion of the application pursuant to subsection (6)(a)(II)(A) of this section, the department shall issue to the applicant an identification card bearing a disability identifier symbol if the applicant has a disability as defined in the federal “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., and the disability interferes with the person’s ability to effectively communicate with a peace officer.

(II)

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(A)

The department shall promulgate a rule creating an application and renewal form that is signed by a professional, under penalty of perjury, to affirm that an applicant meets the eligibility requirements for a disability identifier symbol and setting out the penalties for authorizing a disability identifier symbol before verifying that the person has a disability that interferes with the person’s ability to effectively communicate with a peace officer.

(B)

As used in this subsection (6)(a)(II), “professional” means a physician licensed to practice medicine under article 240 of title 12 or practicing medicine under section 12-240-107 (3)(i), a physician assistant licensed under section 12-240-113, a mental health professional licensed or certified under article 245 of title 12, an advanced practice registered nurse registered under section 12-255-111, a person with a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, or a physician, physician assistant, mental health professional, or advanced practice registered nurse authorized to practice professionally by another state that shares a common border with Colorado.

(b)

The disability identifier symbol placed on an identification card in accordance with this subsection (6) must be discreet and must represent all types of disabilities, including cognitive disabilities, neurological diversities, mental health disorders, sensory needs, chronic illness, chronic pain, and physical disabilities. The department shall develop the symbol by rule.

(c)

The department shall not charge a fee for placing a disability identifier symbol on an identification card.

(d)

The department shall notify peace officers in Colorado about the voluntary disability identifier symbol created in this subsection (6), noting that the symbol is not the exclusive or only determination of disability, and directing peace officers to relevant P.O.S.T. curriculum resources, including training in recognizing persons with disabilities, appropriate interactions with persons with disabilities, resources available to persons with disabilities and to those interacting with persons with disabilities, and the requirements of the federal “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., as amended.

(e)

A person may choose to no longer have the disability identifier symbol on the person’s identification card. The department shall issue a person a new identification card without a disability identifier symbol at the request of the person. The department shall not charge a fee for the issuance of a new identification card without the disability identifier symbol. The department shall not retain any information regarding a person’s disability when the person chooses to remove the disability identifier symbol from the person’s identification card.

(f)

By January 15, 2023, and each year thereafter, the department shall report to the house of representatives health and insurance committee and transportation and local government committee and the senate health and human services committee and transportation and energy committee, or their successor committees, on the percentage of persons issued an identification card who have requested a disability identifier symbol issued in accordance with this subsection (6) in the previous calendar year.

Source: Section 42-2-303 — Contents of identification card - disability identifier symbol - rules - definition, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-42.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

42‑2‑101
Licenses for drivers required - penalty - definition
42‑2‑102
Persons exempt from license
42‑2‑103
Motorcycles - autocycles - low-power scooters - driver’s license required
42‑2‑104
Licenses issued - denied
42‑2‑105
Special restrictions on certain drivers
42‑2‑105.5
Restrictions on minor drivers under eighteen years of age - penalties - legislative declaration
42‑2‑106
Instruction permits and temporary licenses
42‑2‑107
Buckner organ and tissue donation awareness fund - legislative declaration - rules - annual report - repeal
42‑2‑108
Application of minors - rules
42‑2‑109
Release from liability
42‑2‑110
Revocation upon death of signer for minor
42‑2‑111
Examination of applicants and drivers - when required
42‑2‑112
Medical advice - use by department - provider immunity
42‑2‑113
License examiners appointed
42‑2‑114
License issued - voluntary disability identifier symbol - fees - rules - report - definitions
42‑2‑114.5
Fees for drivers’ licenses, identification cards, and related services - crediting to DRIVES account - fee setting procedures - rules - repeal
42‑2‑115
License, permit, or identification card to be exhibited on demand - penalty
42‑2‑116
Restricted license
42‑2‑117
Duplicate permits and minor licenses - replacement licenses
42‑2‑118
Buckner organ and tissue donation awareness fund - rules - report - repeal
42‑2‑118.1
Driver restoration and payment incentive program
42‑2‑119
Notices - change of address or name
42‑2‑120
Methods of service
42‑2‑121
Records to be kept by department - admission of records in court
42‑2‑121.5
Emergency contact information - website form - license application - driver’s license database
42‑2‑122
Department may cancel license - limited license for physical or mental limitations - rules
42‑2‑123
Suspending privileges of nonresidents and reporting convictions
42‑2‑124
When court to report convictions
42‑2‑125
Mandatory revocation of license and permit
42‑2‑126
Revocation of license based on administrative determination
42‑2‑126.5
Revocation of license based on administrative actions taken under tribal law - repeal
42‑2‑127
Authority to suspend license - to deny license - type of conviction - points
42‑2‑127.5
Authority to suspend license - violation of child support order
42‑2‑127.7
Authority to suspend driver’s license - uninsured motorists - legislative declaration
42‑2‑127.9
Authority to suspend driver’s license - leaving the scene of an accident
42‑2‑128
Vehicular homicide - revocation of license
42‑2‑129
Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content
42‑2‑132
Period of suspension or revocation
42‑2‑132.5
Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions - rules
42‑2‑133
Surrender and return of license
42‑2‑134
Foreign license invalid during suspension
42‑2‑135
Right to appeal
42‑2‑136
Unlawful possession or use of license
42‑2‑137
False affidavit - penalty
42‑2‑138
Driving under restraint - penalty - definitions
42‑2‑139
Permitting unauthorized minor to drive
42‑2‑140
Permitting unauthorized person to drive
42‑2‑141
Renting or loaning a motor vehicle to another
42‑2‑142
Violation - penalty
42‑2‑143
Legislative declaration
42‑2‑144
Reporting by certified level II alcohol and drug education and treatment program providers - notice of administrative remedies against a driver’s license - rules
42‑2‑201
Legislative declaration concerning habitual offenders of motor vehicle laws
42‑2‑202
Habitual offenders - frequency and type of violations
42‑2‑203
Authority to revoke license of habitual offender
42‑2‑204
Appeals
42‑2‑205
Prohibition
42‑2‑206
Driving after revocation prohibited
42‑2‑207
No existing law modified
42‑2‑208
Computation of number of convictions
42‑2‑301
Definitions
42‑2‑302
Department may or shall issue - limitations - rules
42‑2‑303
Contents of identification card - disability identifier symbol - rules - definition
42‑2‑304
Validity of identification card - rules
42‑2‑305
Lost, stolen, or destroyed cards
42‑2‑306
Fees - disposition
42‑2‑307
Change of address - penalty
42‑2‑308
No liability on public entity
42‑2‑309
Unlawful acts
42‑2‑310
Violation
42‑2‑313
Department consult with counties on county jail identification processing unit
42‑2‑401
Short title
42‑2‑402
Definitions
42‑2‑403
Department authority - rules - federal requirements
42‑2‑404
Commercial driver’s license - limitations - rules
42‑2‑405
Driver’s license disciplinary actions - grounds for denial - suspension - revocation - disqualification
42‑2‑405.5
Violations of out-of-service order
42‑2‑406
Fees - rules
42‑2‑407
Licensing of testing units and driving testers - hearings - regulations
42‑2‑408
Unlawful acts - penalty
42‑2‑409
Unlawful possession or use of a commercial driver’s license
42‑2‑501
Short title
42‑2‑502
Legislative declaration
42‑2‑503
Definitions
42‑2‑504
Applicability
42‑2‑505
Identification documents - individuals not lawfully present - rules
42‑2‑506
Identification documents - individuals temporarily lawfully present
42‑2‑507
Taxpayer identification number - confidentiality
42‑2‑508
Fees - operations - rule
42‑2‑509
Renewal - duplicate - replacement - rules
42‑2‑510
Peace officers - arrest authority
42‑2‑511
Driving test - third-party option - definition
42‑2‑601
Definitions
42‑2‑602
Equipment of vehicles
42‑2‑603
Rules
42‑2‑604
Violations - penalty
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 42-2-303’s source at colorado​.gov