Article

Regul. of Vehicles & Traffic

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