C.R.S. Section 42-4-1301
Driving under the influence

  • driving while impaired
  • driving with excessive alcoholic content
  • definitions
  • penalties

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

A person who drives a motor vehicle or vehicle under the influence of alcohol or one or more drugs, or a combination of both alcohol and one or more drugs, commits driving under the influence. Driving under the influence is a misdemeanor, but it is a class 4 felony if the violation occurred after three or more prior convictions, arising out of separate and distinct criminal episodes, for DUI, DUI per se, or DWAI; vehicular homicide, as described in section 18-3-106 (1)(b); vehicular assault, as described in section 18-3-205 (1)(b); or any combination thereof.

(b)

A person who drives a motor vehicle or vehicle while impaired by alcohol or by one or more drugs, or by a combination of alcohol and one or more drugs, commits driving while ability impaired. Driving while ability impaired is a misdemeanor, but it is a class 4 felony if the violation occurred after three or more prior convictions, arising out of separate and distinct criminal episodes, for DUI, DUI per se, or DWAI; vehicular homicide, as described in section 18-3-106 (1)(b); vehicular assault, as described in section 18-3-205 (1)(b); or any combination thereof.

(c)

Repealed.

(d)

As used in this section, one or more drugs means any drug, as defined in section 27-80-203 (13), C.R.S., any controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), C.R.S., and any inhaled glue, aerosol, or other toxic vapor or vapors, as defined in section 18-18-412, C.R.S.

(e)

The fact that any person charged with a violation of this subsection (1) is or has been entitled to use one or more drugs under the laws of this state, including, but not limited to, the medical use of marijuana pursuant to section 18-18-406.3, C.R.S., shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this subsection (1).

(f)

“Driving under the influence” means driving a motor vehicle or vehicle when a person has consumed alcohol or one or more drugs, or a combination of alcohol and one or more drugs, that affects the person to a degree that the person is substantially incapable, either mentally or physically, or both mentally and physically, to exercise clear judgment, sufficient physical control, or due care in the safe operation of a vehicle.

(g)

“Driving while ability impaired” means driving a motor vehicle or vehicle when a person has consumed alcohol or one or more drugs, or a combination of both alcohol and one or more drugs, that affects the person to the slightest degree so that the person is less able than the person ordinarily would have been, either mentally or physically, or both mentally and physically, to exercise clear judgment, sufficient physical control, or due care in the safe operation of a vehicle.

(h)

Pursuant to section 16-2-106, C.R.S., in charging the offense of DUI, it shall be sufficient to describe the offense charged as “drove a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both”.

(i)

Pursuant to section 16-2-106, C.R.S., in charging the offense of DWAI, it shall be sufficient to describe the offense charged as “drove a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs or both”.

(j)

For the purposes of this section, a person is deemed to have a prior conviction for DUI, DUI per se, or DWAI; vehicular homicide, as described in section 18-3-106 (1)(b), C.R.S.; or vehicular assault, as described in section 18-3-205 (1)(b), C.R.S., if the person has been convicted under the laws of this state or under the laws of any other state, the United States, or any territory subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, of an act that, if committed within this state, would constitute any of these offenses. The prosecution shall set forth such prior convictions in the indictment or information.

(k)

Repealed.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

A person who drives a motor vehicle or vehicle when the person’s BAC is 0.08 or more at the time of driving or within two hours after driving commits DUI per se. During a trial, if the state’s evidence raises the issue, or if a defendant presents some credible evidence, that the defendant consumed alcohol between the time that the defendant stopped driving and the time that testing occurred, such issue shall be an affirmative defense, and the prosecution must establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the minimum 0.08 blood or breath alcohol content required in this subsection (2)(a) was reached as a result of alcohol consumed by the defendant before the defendant stopped driving. DUI per se is a misdemeanor, but it is a class 4 felony if the violation occurred after three or more prior convictions, arising out of separate and distinct criminal episodes, for DUI, DUI per se, or DWAI; vehicular homicide, as described in section 18-3-106 (1)(b); vehicular assault, as described in section 18-3-205 (1)(b); or any combination thereof.

(a.5)

Repealed.

(b)

In any prosecution for the offense of DUI per se, the defendant shall be entitled to offer direct and circumstantial evidence to show that there is a disparity between what any tests show and other facts so that the trier of fact could infer that the tests were in some way defective or inaccurate. Such evidence may include testimony of nonexpert witnesses relating to the absence of any or all of the common symptoms or signs of intoxication for the purpose of impeachment of the accuracy of the analysis of the person’s blood or breath.

(c)

Pursuant to section 16-2-106, C.R.S., in charging the offense of DUI per se, it shall be sufficient to describe the offense charged as “drove a vehicle with excessive alcohol content”.

(d)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

It is a class A traffic infraction for any person under twenty-one years of age to drive a motor vehicle or vehicle when the person’s BAC, as shown by analysis of the person’s breath, is at least 0.02 but not more than 0.05 at the time of driving or within two hours after driving. The court, upon sentencing a defendant pursuant to this subparagraph (I), may order, in addition to any penalty imposed under a class A traffic infraction, that the defendant perform up to twenty-four hours of useful public service, subject to the conditions and restrictions of section 18-1.3-507, C.R.S., and may further order that the defendant submit to and complete an alcohol evaluation or assessment, an alcohol education program, or an alcohol treatment program at such defendant’s own expense.

(II)

A second or subsequent violation of this paragraph (d) is a class 2 traffic misdemeanor.

(3)

The offenses described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section are strict liability offenses.

(4)

No court shall accept a plea of guilty to a non-alcohol-related or non-drug-related traffic offense or guilty to the offense of UDD from a person charged with DUI or DUI per se; except that the court may accept a plea of guilty to a non-alcohol-related or non-drug-related traffic offense or to UDD upon a good faith representation by the prosecuting attorney that the attorney could not establish a prima facie case if the defendant were brought to trial on the original alcohol-related or drug-related offense.

(5)

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18-1-408, C.R.S., during a trial of any person accused of both DUI and DUI per se, the court shall not require the prosecution to elect between the two violations. The court or a jury may consider and convict the person of either DUI or DWAI, or DUI per se, or both DUI and DUI per se, or both DWAI and DUI per se. If the person is convicted of more than one violation, the sentences imposed shall run concurrently.

(6)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

In any prosecution for DUI or DWAI, the defendant’s BAC or drug content at the time of the commission of the alleged offense or within a reasonable time thereafter gives rise to the following presumptions or inferences:

(I)

If at such time the defendant’s BAC was 0.05 or less, it shall be presumed that the defendant was not under the influence of alcohol and that the defendant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle was not impaired by the consumption of alcohol.

(II)

If at such time the defendant’s BAC was in excess of 0.05 but less than 0.08, such fact gives rise to the permissible inference that the defendant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle was impaired by the consumption of alcohol, and such fact may also be considered with other competent evidence in determining whether or not the defendant was under the influence of alcohol.

(III)

If at such time the defendant’s BAC was 0.08 or more, such fact gives rise to the permissible inference that the defendant was under the influence of alcohol.

(IV)

If at such time the driver’s blood contained five nanograms or more of delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol per milliliter in whole blood, as shown by analysis of the defendant’s blood, such fact gives rise to a permissible inference that the defendant was under the influence of one or more drugs.

(b)

The limitations of this subsection (6) shall not be construed as limiting the introduction, reception, or consideration of any other competent evidence bearing upon the question of whether or not the defendant was under the influence of alcohol or whether or not the defendant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle was impaired by the consumption of alcohol.

(c)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

In all actions, suits, and judicial proceedings in any court of this state concerning alcohol-related or drug-related traffic offenses, the court shall take judicial notice of methods of testing a person’s alcohol or drug level and of the design and operation of devices, as certified by the department of public health and environment, for testing a person’s blood, breath, saliva, or urine to determine such person’s alcohol or drug level. The department of public health and environment may, by rule, determine that, because of the reliability of the results from certain devices, the collection or preservation of a second sample of a person’s blood, saliva, or urine or the collection and preservation of a delayed breath alcohol specimen is not required.

(II)

Nothing in this paragraph (c) prevents the necessity of establishing during a trial that the testing devices used were working properly and were properly operated. Nothing in this paragraph (c) precludes a defendant from offering evidence concerning the accuracy of testing devices.

(III)

The database compiled by the department of public health and environment containing personal identifying information relating to the results of tests of persons’ breath alcohol content, and all personal identifying information thereof, are not public information. The department of public health and environment shall disclose such information only to:

(A)

The individual who is the subject of the test, or to his or her legal representative;

(B)

A named interested party in a civil or criminal action in which the test results are directly related, or to his or her legal representative;

(C)

Any prosecuting attorney, law enforcement officer, state agency, or state and local public official legally authorized to utilize such information to carry out his or her duties; or

(D)

Any party who obtains an order in a pending civil or criminal case if the court finds the party has shown good cause to have the information. In determining whether there is good cause, the court shall consider whether the materials sought exist; whether the materials sought are evidentiary and relevant; whether the materials are not otherwise procurable reasonably in advance of the proceeding by the exercise of due diligence; whether the party cannot properly prepare for the proceeding without such production and inspection in advance of the proceeding, and the failure to obtain such inspection may tend to unreasonably delay the proceeding; and whether the request for the information is made in good faith and is not for the purposes of general discovery.

(IV)

The department of public health and environment may release nonpersonal identifying information from the database in accordance with sections 24-72-101 to 24-72-309.

(d)

If a person refuses to take or to complete, or to cooperate with the completing of, any test or tests as provided in section 42-4-1301.1 and such person subsequently stands trial for DUI or DWAI, the refusal to take or to complete, or to cooperate with the completing of, any test or tests shall be admissible into evidence at the trial, and a person may not claim the privilege against self-incrimination with regard to admission of refusal to take or to complete, or to cooperate with the completing of, any test or tests.

(e)

Involuntary blood test - admissibility.
Evidence acquired through an involuntary blood test pursuant to section 42-4-1301.1 (3) shall be admissible in any prosecution for DUI, DUI per se, DWAI, or UDD, and in any prosecution for criminally negligent homicide pursuant to section 18-3-105, C.R.S., vehicular homicide pursuant to section 18-3-106 (1)(b), C.R.S., assault in the third degree pursuant to section 18-3-204, C.R.S., or vehicular assault pursuant to section 18-3-205 (1)(b), C.R.S.

(f)

Chemical test - admissibility.
Strict compliance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the department of public health and environment shall not be a prerequisite to the admissibility of test results at trial unless the court finds that the extent of noncompliance with a board of health rule has so impaired the validity and reliability of the testing method and the test results as to render the evidence inadmissible. In all other circumstances, failure to strictly comply with such rules and regulations shall only be considered in the weight to be given to the test results and not to the admissibility of such test results.

(g)

It shall not be a prerequisite to the admissibility of test results at trial that the prosecution present testimony concerning the composition of any kit used to obtain blood, urine, saliva, or breath specimens. A sufficient evidentiary foundation concerning the compliance of such kits with the rules and regulations of the department of public health and environment shall be established by the introduction of a copy of the manufacturer’s or supplier’s certificate of compliance with such rules and regulations if such certificate specifies the contents, sterility, chemical makeup, and amounts of chemicals contained in such kit.

(h)

In any trial for a violation of this section, the testimony of a law enforcement officer that he or she witnessed the taking of a blood specimen by a person who the law enforcement officer reasonably believed was authorized to withdraw blood specimens shall be sufficient evidence that such person was so authorized, and testimony from the person who obtained the blood specimens concerning such person’s authorization to obtain blood specimens shall not be a prerequisite to the admissibility of test results concerning the blood specimens obtained.
(i)
Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Following the lawful contact with a person who has been driving a motor vehicle or vehicle and when a law enforcement officer reasonably suspects that a person was driving a motor vehicle or vehicle while under the influence of or while impaired by alcohol, the law enforcement officer may conduct a preliminary screening test using a device approved by the executive director of the department of public health and environment after first advising the driver that the driver may either refuse or agree to provide a sample of the driver’s breath for such preliminary test; except that, if the driver is under twenty-one years of age, the law enforcement officer may, after providing such advisement to the person, conduct such preliminary screening test if the officer reasonably suspects that the person has consumed any alcohol.

(II)

The results of this preliminary screening test may be used by a law enforcement officer in determining whether probable cause exists to believe such person was driving a motor vehicle or vehicle in violation of this section and whether to administer a test pursuant to section 42-4-1301.1 (2).

(III)

Neither the results of such preliminary screening test nor the fact that the person refused such test shall be used in any court action except in a hearing outside of the presence of a jury, when such hearing is held to determine if a law enforcement officer had probable cause to believe that the driver committed a violation of this section. The results of such preliminary screening test shall be made available to the driver or the driver’s attorney on request.

(j)

In any trial for a violation of this section, if, at the time of the alleged offense, the person possessed a valid medical marijuana registry identification card, as defined in section 25-1.5-106 (2)(e), C.R.S., issued to himself or herself, the prosecution shall not use such fact as part of the prosecution’s case in chief.

(k)

In any traffic stop, the driver’s possession of a valid medical marijuana registry identification card, as defined in section 25-1.5-106 (2)(e), C.R.S., issued to himself or herself shall not, in the absence of other contributing factors, constitute probable cause for a peace officer to require the driver to submit to an analysis of his or her blood.

(7)

Repealed.

(8)

A second or subsequent violation of this section committed by a person under eighteen years of age may be filed in juvenile court.

Source: Section 42-4-1301 — Driving under the influence - driving while impaired - driving with excessive alcoholic content - definitions - penalties, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-42.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

42‑4‑101
Short title
42‑4‑102
Legislative declaration
42‑4‑103
Scope and effect of article - exceptions to provisions
42‑4‑104
Adoption of traffic control manual
42‑4‑105
Local traffic control devices
42‑4‑106
Who may restrict right to use highways - definitions - rules
42‑4‑107
Obedience to police officers
42‑4‑108
Public officers to obey provisions - exceptions for emergency vehicles
42‑4‑109
Low-power scooters, animals, skis, skates, and toy vehicles on highways
42‑4‑109.5
Low-speed electric vehicles
42‑4‑109.6
Class B low-speed electric vehicles - effective date - rules
42‑4‑110
Provisions uniform throughout state - legislative declaration
42‑4‑110.5
Automated vehicle identification systems - legislative declaration - exceptions to liability - penalty - limits on use of photographs and video - definitions
42‑4‑111
Powers of local authorities
42‑4‑112
Noninterference with the rights of owners of realty
42‑4‑113
Appropriations for administration of article
42‑4‑114
Removal of traffic hazards
42‑4‑116
Restrictions for minor drivers - definitions
42‑4‑117
Personal mobility devices
42‑4‑118
Establishment of wildlife crossing zones - report
42‑4‑201
Obstruction of view or driving mechanism - hazardous situation
42‑4‑202
Unsafe vehicles - penalty - identification plates
42‑4‑203
Unsafe vehicles - spot inspections
42‑4‑204
When lighted lamps are required
42‑4‑205
Head lamps on motor vehicles - penalty
42‑4‑206
Tail lamps and reflectors - penalty
42‑4‑207
Clearance and identification
42‑4‑208
Stop lamps and turn signals - penalty
42‑4‑209
Lamp or flag on projecting load
42‑4‑210
Lamps on parked vehicles
42‑4‑211
Lamps on farm equipment and other vehicles and equipment
42‑4‑212
Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps
42‑4‑213
Audible and visual signals on emergency vehicles
42‑4‑214
Visual signals on service vehicles - rules - definition
42‑4‑215
Signal lamps and devices - additional lighting equipment
42‑4‑216
Multiple-beam road lights - penalty
42‑4‑217
Use of multiple-beam lights
42‑4‑218
Single-beam road-lighting equipment
42‑4‑219
Number of lamps permitted
42‑4‑220
Low-power scooters - lighting equipment - department control - use and operation
42‑4‑221
Bicycle, electric scooter, and personal mobility device equipment
42‑4‑222
Volunteer firefighters - volunteer ambulance attendants - special lights and alarm systems
42‑4‑223
Brakes - penalty
42‑4‑224
Horns or warning devices - definition
42‑4‑225
Mufflers - prevention of noise
42‑4‑226
Mirrors - exterior placements
42‑4‑227
Windows unobstructed - certain materials prohibited - windshield wiper requirements
42‑4‑228
Restrictions on tire equipment
42‑4‑229
Safety glazing material in motor vehicles
42‑4‑230
Emergency lighting equipment - who must carry
42‑4‑231
Parking lights
42‑4‑232
Minimum safety standards for motorcycles, autocycles, and low-power scooters
42‑4‑233
Alteration of suspension system
42‑4‑234
Slow-moving vehicles - display of emblem
42‑4‑235
Minimum standards for commercial vehicles - motor carrier safety fund - created - definitions - rules - penalties
42‑4‑236
Child restraint systems required - definitions - exemptions
42‑4‑237
Safety belt systems - mandatory use - exemptions - penalty - definitions
42‑4‑238
Blue and red lights - illegal use or possession
42‑4‑239
Misuse of a wireless telephone - definitions - penalty - preemption
42‑4‑240
Low-speed electric vehicle equipment requirements
42‑4‑241
Unlawful removal of tow-truck signage - unlawful usage of tow-truck signage - definition
42‑4‑242
Automated driving systems - safe harbor
42‑4‑301
Legislative declarations - enactment of enhanced emissions program not waiver of state right to challenge authority to require specific loaded mode transient dynamometer technology in automobile emissions testing
42‑4‑302
Commencement of basic emissions program - authority of commission
42‑4‑304
Definitions relating to motor vehicle inspection and readjustment program
42‑4‑305
Powers and duties of executive director - automobile inspection and readjustment program - basic emissions program - enhanced emissions program - clean screen program - rules
42‑4‑306
Powers and duties of commission - automobile inspection and readjustment program - basic emissions program - enhanced emissions program - clean screen program
42‑4‑307
Powers and duties of the department of public health and environment - division of administration - automobile inspection and readjustment program - basic emissions program - enhanced emissions program - clean screen program
42‑4‑307.5
Clean screen authority - enterprise - revenue bonds
42‑4‑307.7
Vehicle emissions testing - remote sensing
42‑4‑308
Inspection and readjustment stations - inspection-only facilities - fleet inspection stations - motor vehicle dealer test facilities - contractor - emissions inspectors - emissions mechanics - requirements
42‑4‑309
Vehicle fleet owners - motor vehicle dealers - authority to conduct inspections - fleet inspection stations - motor vehicle dealer test facilities - contracts with licensed inspection-only entities
42‑4‑310
Periodic emissions control inspection required
42‑4‑311
Operation of inspection and readjustment stations - inspection-only facilities - fleet inspection stations - motor vehicle dealer test facilities - enhanced inspection centers
42‑4‑312
Improper representation as emissions inspection and readjustment station - inspection-only facility - fleet inspection station - motor vehicle dealer test facility - enhanced inspection center
42‑4‑313
Penalties
42‑4‑314
Automobile emissions control systems - tampering - operation of vehicle
42‑4‑315
Warranties
42‑4‑316
AIR program - demonstration of compliance with ambient air quality standards and transportation conformity
42‑4‑316.5
Termination of vehicle emissions testing program
42‑4‑401
Definitions
42‑4‑402
Administration of inspection program
42‑4‑403
Powers and duties of the commission
42‑4‑404
Powers and duties of the executive director of the department of public health and environment
42‑4‑405
Powers and duties of executive director
42‑4‑406
Requirement of certification of emissions control for registration - testing for diesel smoke opacity compliance
42‑4‑407
Requirements for a diesel emission-opacity inspection - licensure as diesel emissions inspection station - licensure as emissions inspector
42‑4‑408
Operation of diesel inspection station
42‑4‑409
Improper representation of a diesel inspection station
42‑4‑410
Inclusion in the diesel inspection program
42‑4‑411
Applicability of this part to heavy-duty diesel fleets of nine or more
42‑4‑412
Air pollution violations
42‑4‑413
Visible emissions from diesel-powered motor vehicles unlawful - penalty
42‑4‑414
Heavy-duty diesel fleet inspection and maintenance program - penalty - rules
42‑4‑501
Size and weight violations - penalty
42‑4‑502
Width of vehicles
42‑4‑503
Projecting loads on passenger vehicles - penalty
42‑4‑504
Height and length of vehicles
42‑4‑505
Longer vehicle combinations - rules
42‑4‑506
Trailers and towed vehicles
42‑4‑507
Wheel and axle loads
42‑4‑508
Gross weight of vehicles and loads - definition
42‑4‑509
Vehicles weighed - excess removed
42‑4‑510
Permits for excess size and weight and for manufactured homes - rules - definitions
42‑4‑511
Permit standards - state and local
42‑4‑511.2
Authority for cooperative agreements with regional states on excess size or weight vehicles - regulations
42‑4‑512
Liability for damage to highway
42‑4‑601
Department to sign highways, where
42‑4‑602
Local traffic control devices
42‑4‑603
Obedience to official traffic control devices
42‑4‑604
Traffic control signal legend
42‑4‑605
Flashing signals
42‑4‑606
Display of unauthorized signs or devices
42‑4‑607
Interference with official devices
42‑4‑608
Signals by hand or signal device
42‑4‑609
Method of giving hand and arm signals
42‑4‑610
Unauthorized insignia
42‑4‑611
Paraplegic persons or persons with disabilities - distress flag
42‑4‑612
When signals are inoperative or malfunctioning - penalty
42‑4‑613
Failure to pay toll established by regional transportation authority
42‑4‑614
Designation of highway maintenance, repair, or construction zones - signs - increase in penalties for speeding violations
42‑4‑615
School zones - increase in penalties for moving traffic violations
42‑4‑616
Wildlife crossing zones - increase in penalties for moving traffic violations
42‑4‑617
Steep downhill grade zones - increase in penalties and surcharges for speeding violations - definitions
42‑4‑701
Vehicles approaching or entering intersection
42‑4‑702
Vehicle turning left
42‑4‑703
Entering through highway - stop or yield intersection
42‑4‑704
Vehicle entering roadway
42‑4‑705
Operation of vehicle approached by emergency vehicle - operation of vehicle approaching stationary emergency vehicle, stationary towing carrier vehicle, or stationary public utility service vehicle
42‑4‑706
Obedience to railroad signal
42‑4‑707
Certain vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossings - definitions
42‑4‑708
Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossing
42‑4‑709
Stop when traffic obstructed
42‑4‑710
Emerging from or entering alley, driveway, or building
42‑4‑711
Driving on mountain highways
42‑4‑712
Driving in highway work area
42‑4‑713
Yielding right-of-way to transit buses - definitions
42‑4‑714
Bicyclist or other authorized user in bicycle lane
42‑4‑715
Yielding right-of-way in roundabouts - definitions
42‑4‑801
Pedestrian obedience to traffic control devices and traffic regulations
42‑4‑802
Pedestrians’ right-of-way in crosswalks
42‑4‑803
Crossing at other than crosswalks
42‑4‑805
Pedestrians walking or traveling in a wheelchair on highways
42‑4‑806
Driving through safety zone prohibited
42‑4‑807
Drivers to exercise due care
42‑4‑808
Drivers and pedestrians, other than persons in wheelchairs, to yield to individuals with disabilities
42‑4‑901
Required position and method of turning
42‑4‑902
Limitations on turning around
42‑4‑903
Turning movements and required signals
42‑4‑1001
Drive on right side - exceptions
42‑4‑1002
Passing oncoming vehicles
42‑4‑1003
Overtaking a vehicle on the left
42‑4‑1004
When overtaking on the right is permitted
42‑4‑1005
Limitations on overtaking on the left
42‑4‑1006
One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
42‑4‑1007
Driving on roadways laned for traffic
42‑4‑1008
Following too closely
42‑4‑1008.5
Crowding or threatening bicyclist
42‑4‑1009
Coasting prohibited
42‑4‑1010
Driving on divided or controlled-access highways
42‑4‑1011
Use of runaway vehicle ramps
42‑4‑1012
High occupancy vehicle (HOV) and high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes - penalty
42‑4‑1013
Passing lane - definitions - penalty
42‑4‑1101
Speed limits
42‑4‑1102
Altering of speed limits - department to study rural state highways and increase speed limits - definitions
42‑4‑1103
Minimum speed regulation
42‑4‑1104
Speed limits on elevated structures
42‑4‑1105
Speed contests - speed exhibitions - aiding and facilitating - immobilization of motor vehicle - definitions
42‑4‑1106
Minimum speed in left lane - interstate 70
42‑4‑1201
Starting parked vehicle
42‑4‑1202
Parking or abandonment of vehicles
42‑4‑1203
Ski areas to install signs
42‑4‑1204
Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places - penalty
42‑4‑1205
Parking at curb or edge of roadway
42‑4‑1206
Unattended motor vehicle - definitions
42‑4‑1207
Opening and closing vehicle doors
42‑4‑1208
Reserved parking for persons with disabilities - applicability - rules
42‑4‑1209
Owner liability for parking violations
42‑4‑1210
Designated areas on private property for authorized vehicles
42‑4‑1211
Limitations on backing
42‑4‑1212
Pay parking access for persons with disabilities
42‑4‑1213
Parking in electric motor vehicle charging stations - definition
42‑4‑1301
Driving under the influence - driving while impaired - driving with excessive alcoholic content - definitions - penalties
42‑4‑1301.1
Expressed consent for the taking of blood, breath, urine, or saliva sample - testing - fund - rules - repeal
42‑4‑1301.3
Alcohol and drug driving safety program - definition
42‑4‑1301.4
Useful public service - definitions - local programs - assessment of costs
42‑4‑1302
Stopping of suspect
42‑4‑1303
Records - prima facie proof
42‑4‑1304
Samples of blood or other bodily substance - duties of department of public health and environment - rules
42‑4‑1305
Open alcoholic beverage container - motor vehicle - prohibited
42‑4‑1305.5
Open marijuana container - motor vehicle - prohibited
42‑4‑1306
Colorado task force on drunk and impaired driving - creation - legislative declaration
42‑4‑1307
Penalties for traffic offenses involving alcohol and drugs - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal
42‑4‑1308
Study of devices capable of assessing drug impairment of motorists - report - definition - repeal
42‑4‑1401
Reckless driving - penalty
42‑4‑1402
Careless driving - penalty
42‑4‑1402.5
Vulnerable road user - prohibition - violations and penalties - definition
42‑4‑1403
Following fire apparatus prohibited
42‑4‑1404
Crossing fire hose
42‑4‑1405
Riding in trailers
42‑4‑1406
Foreign matter on highway prohibited - penalty - definitions
42‑4‑1407
Spilling loads on highways prohibited - prevention of spilling of aggregate, trash, or recyclables
42‑4‑1407.5
Splash guards - when required - definition
42‑4‑1408
Operation of motor vehicles on property under control of or owned by parks and recreation districts
42‑4‑1409
Compulsory insurance - penalty - legislative intent
42‑4‑1410
Proof of financial responsibility required - suspension of license
42‑4‑1410.5
Providing false evidence of proof of motor vehicle insurance - penalty
42‑4‑1411
Use of earphones while driving
42‑4‑1412
Operation of bicycles, electric scooters, and other human-powered vehicles
42‑4‑1412.5
Statewide regulation of certain persons approaching intersections who are not operating motor vehicles - status of existing local ordinance or resolution - legislative declaration - definitions
42‑4‑1413
Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer
42‑4‑1414
Use of dyed fuel on highways prohibited
42‑4‑1415
Radar jamming devices prohibited - penalty
42‑4‑1416
Failure to present a valid transit pass or coupon - fare inspector authorization - definitions
42‑4‑1501
Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycles and autocycles - special permits
42‑4‑1502
Motorcycles and autocycles - protective helmet
42‑4‑1503
Operating motorcycles and autocycles on roadways laned for traffic
42‑4‑1504
Clinging to other vehicles - penalty
42‑4‑1601
Accidents involving death or personal injuries - duties
42‑4‑1602
Accident involving damage - duty
42‑4‑1603
Duty to give notice, information, and aid
42‑4‑1604
Duty upon striking unattended vehicle or other property
42‑4‑1605
Duty upon striking highway fixtures or traffic control devices
42‑4‑1606
Duty to report accidents
42‑4‑1607
When driver unable to give notice or make written report
42‑4‑1608
Accident report forms
42‑4‑1609
Coroners to report
42‑4‑1610
Reports by interested parties confidential
42‑4‑1611
Tabulation and analysis of reports
42‑4‑1612
Accidents in state highway work areas
42‑4‑1701
Traffic offenses and infractions classified - penalties - penalty and surcharge schedule - repeal
42‑4‑1702
Alcohol- or drug-related traffic offenses - collateral attack
42‑4‑1703
Parties to a crime
42‑4‑1704
Offenses by persons controlling vehicles
42‑4‑1705
Person arrested to be taken before the proper court
42‑4‑1706
Juveniles - convicted - arrested and incarcerated - provisions for confinement
42‑4‑1707
Summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses - release - registration
42‑4‑1708
Traffic infractions - proper court for hearing, burden of proof - appeal - collateral attack
42‑4‑1709
Penalty assessment notice for traffic infractions - violations of provisions by officer - driver’s license - definition
42‑4‑1710
Failure to pay penalty for traffic infractions - failure of parent or guardian to sign penalty assessment notice - procedures
42‑4‑1711
Compliance with appearance
42‑4‑1712
Procedure prescribed not exclusive
42‑4‑1713
Conviction record inadmissible in civil action
42‑4‑1714
Traffic violation not to affect credibility of witness
42‑4‑1715
Convictions, judgments, and charges recorded - public inspection
42‑4‑1716
Notice to appear or pay fine - failure to appear - penalty - definition
42‑4‑1717
Conviction - attendance at driver improvement school - rules
42‑4‑1718
Electronic transmission of data - standards
42‑4‑1719
Violations - commercial driver’s license - compliance with federal regulation
42‑4‑1801
Legislative declaration
42‑4‑1802
Definitions
42‑4‑1803
Abandonment of motor vehicles - public property
42‑4‑1804
Report of abandoned motor vehicles - owner’s opportunity to request hearing
42‑4‑1805
Appraisal of abandoned motor vehicles - sale
42‑4‑1806
Liens upon towed motor vehicles
42‑4‑1807
Perfection of lien
42‑4‑1808
Foreclosure of lien
42‑4‑1809
Proceeds of sale
42‑4‑1810
Transfer and purge of certificates of title
42‑4‑1811
Penalty
42‑4‑1812
Exemptions
42‑4‑1813
Local regulations
42‑4‑1814
Violation of motor vehicle registration or inspection laws - separate statutory provision
42‑4‑1901
School buses - equipped with supplementary brake retarders
42‑4‑1902
School vehicle drivers - special training required
42‑4‑1903
School buses - stops - signs - passing
42‑4‑1904
Regulations for school buses - regulations on discharge of passengers - penalty - exception - definition
42‑4‑2001
Maximum hours of service - ready-mix concrete truck operators
42‑4‑2101
Legislative declaration
42‑4‑2102
Definitions
42‑4‑2103
Abandonment and nonconsensual towing of motor vehicles - private property - rules
42‑4‑2104
Appraisal of abandoned motor vehicles - sale
42‑4‑2105
Liens upon towed motor vehicles
42‑4‑2106
Perfection of lien
42‑4‑2107
Sale of abandoned vehicle
42‑4‑2108
Proceeds of sale
42‑4‑2109
Transfer and purge of certificates of title
42‑4‑2110
Penalty
42‑4‑2201
Definitions
42‑4‑2202
Transfer for recycling
42‑4‑2203
Vehicle verification system - fees - rules
42‑4‑2204
Theft discovered - duties - liability
42‑4‑2301
Comprehensive education
42‑4‑2401
Definitions
42‑4‑2402
Event data recorders
42‑4‑2403
Applicability
42‑4‑2501
Educational materials - updating of driving manual
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 42-4-1301’s source at colorado​.gov