C.R.S. Section 42-7-406
Proof required under certain conditions


(1)

Whenever the director revokes the license of any person pursuant to section 42-2-125 or 42-2-126, or cancels any license pursuant to section 42-2-122 because of the licensee’s inability to operate a motor vehicle because of physical or mental incompetence, or cancels any probationary license pursuant to section 42-2-127, the director shall not issue to or continue in effect for any such person any new or renewal of license until permitted under the motor vehicle laws of this state, and not then until and unless such person files or has filed and maintains proof of financial responsibility as provided in this article 7; except that persons whose licenses are canceled pursuant to section 42-2-122 (2.5) or revoked for a first offense pursuant to section 42-2-125 (1)(g.5) or a first offense pursuant to section 42-2-126 (3)(b) or (3)(e) are not be required to file proof of financial responsibility in order to be relicensed.

(1.5)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Whenever the director revokes the license of a person under section 42-2-126 (3)(a), (3)(c), or (3)(d) for a second or subsequent offense and such person was driving the same vehicle in two or more of such offenses but did not own such vehicle, the director shall mail a notice to the owner of the vehicle pursuant to section 42-2-119 (2). In such notice, the director shall inform the owner that:

(I)

The operator of the motor vehicle owned by the owner has been involved in multiple alcohol-related driving violations while operating the owner’s vehicle;

(II)

Because of the risks to the public connected with the use of the vehicle in alcohol-related driving violations, it is necessary for the motor vehicle owner to establish proof of financial responsibility;

(III)

Within thirty days after the date of mailing of the notice, the owner is required to file proof of financial responsibility for the future pursuant to the requirements of section 42-7-408 or to request a hearing regarding the applicability of this requirement to the owner;

(IV)

The vehicle owner is entitled to a hearing and judicial review pursuant to section 42-7-201;

(V)

If the owner has not filed proof of financial responsibility or requested a hearing within thirty days after the date of mailing of the notice, the department will suspend the driver’s license or nonresident operating privilege of the owner.

(b)

If proof of financial responsibility for the future is required under this subsection (1.5), such proof shall be maintained for a period of three years as required by section 42-7-408 (1)(b).

(c)

This subsection (1.5) does not apply to a motor vehicle that is:

(I)

Rented from a person, firm, corporation, or other business entity whose primary business is the rental of motor vehicles; or

(II)

Rented or loaned from a person, firm, corporation, or other business entity whose primary business is operation as a motor vehicle repair facility and who is providing such motor vehicle to the person while a motor vehicle is being repaired.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Whenever the director suspends the license of any person under section 42-2-127, the director shall not issue a probationary license to such person, nor shall the director at the termination of such person’s period of suspension reinstate, reissue, renew, or issue a new license to such person unless such person furnishes the director evidence of insurance to show that the person is then insured, unless such person has deposited or deposits money or securities as provided in section 42-7-418.

(b)

Evidence of insurance required pursuant to this subsection (2) does not require the use of the form known as the “SR-22” or any substantially similar form.

Source: Section 42-7-406 — Proof required under certain conditions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-42.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

42‑7‑101
Short title
42‑7‑102
Legislative declaration
42‑7‑103
Definitions
42‑7‑201
Director to administer article
42‑7‑301
Security and proof of financial responsibility for the future required under certain circumstances
42‑7‑301.5
Proof of financial responsibility
42‑7‑302
Exemptions from requirement of filing security and proof of financial responsibility for the future
42‑7‑303
Duration of suspension
42‑7‑304
Custody and disposition of security
42‑7‑401
Proof required on judgments
42‑7‑402
Suspension, duration, bankruptcy
42‑7‑403
Sufficiency of payments
42‑7‑404
Payment of judgment in installments
42‑7‑405
Suspension upon second judgment
42‑7‑406
Proof required under certain conditions
42‑7‑407
Duty of courts to report
42‑7‑408
Proof of financial responsibility - methods of giving proof - duration - exception
42‑7‑409
Proof for member of family or chauffeur
42‑7‑410
Certificate for insurance policy
42‑7‑411
Restrictions in certain type of policy
42‑7‑412
Certificate furnished by nonresident
42‑7‑413
Motor vehicle liability policy
42‑7‑414
Requirements to be complied with
42‑7‑415
When insurance carrier to issue certificate
42‑7‑416
Notice required upon cancellation
42‑7‑417
Article not to affect other policies
42‑7‑418
Money - securities for financial responsibility
42‑7‑419
Substitution of proof
42‑7‑420
Failure of proof - other proof
42‑7‑421
When director may release proof of financial responsibility
42‑7‑422
No proof when proof required
42‑7‑501
Self-insurers
42‑7‑502
Action against nonresident - reciprocity with other states
42‑7‑503
Director to furnish operating record
42‑7‑504
Matters not to be evidence in litigation
42‑7‑505
Forging ability to respond in damages
42‑7‑505.5
Motor carrier indemnity agreements void - choice of law for transportation contracts
42‑7‑506
Surrender of license
42‑7‑507
Penalty
42‑7‑508
No repeal of motor vehicle laws
42‑7‑509
Article does not prevent other process
42‑7‑510
Insurance or bond required
42‑7‑601
Short title
42‑7‑602
Uninsured motorist identification database program - creation
42‑7‑603
Definitions
42‑7‑604
Motorist insurance identification database program - creation - administration - selection of designated agent - legislative declaration
42‑7‑606
Disclosure of insurance information - penalty
42‑7‑607
Part 6 not to supersede other provisions
42‑7‑609
Report
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