Serious Traffic Tickets

The image of red and blue flashing lights in a rearview mirror and the blare of sirens can send any Colorado driver into a state of anxiety. These feelings can get worse if it is not clear why the police want to speak to you. If the cops pull you over for a suspected...

Colorado imposes numerous obligations on those who want to drive, in order to help reduce the overall risk involved in motor vehicle travel. Drivers need to complete compulsory education and pass special tests to establish their practical ability and understanding of...

Traveling along the scenic roadways here in Colorado is a pleasure, but straying from the rules can land you in hot water. Of course, any traffic ticket has the potential to sting a bit, but some traffic violations pack a much heavier punch. Here is a brief look on...

Most Colorado traffic offenses are relatively minor. Drivers don't notice a change in the speed limit as they travel and end up ticketed for going too fast. Police officers also issue citations for infractions ranging from improper merging to conducting a rolling stop...

Traffic tickets don’t seem like a big deal to most people. However, if they accumulate, they could seriously impact your driving record and economic circumstances. In Colorado, tickets appear on your record for seven years and increase the number of points on your...

Most traffic violations are relatively minor. Police officers spot someone technically breaking the law and conduct a traffic stop. The motorist receives a ticket that they have to fight or pay. Submitting the money for the fine to the state is the equivalent of...

Driving is not a basic right that every adult in Colorado has. Instead, the ability to lawfully operate a motor vehicle is a privilege for which someone requires a license. Colorado requires training and testing before someone can obtain a driver's license. Individual...

Many people have an automatic response to any kind of traffic offense. They assume that they should just plead guilty and pay their ticket rather than try to defend themselves. There is a very common assumption among drivers that it is not worth the investment to...

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s 2022 Colorado Statewide Seat-Belt Study revealed that more state residents are buckling up before traveling in their respective automobiles. While any increase represents a promising trend, less than half a percent is hardly...

Despite countless campaigns focused on the perils of distracted driving, Coloradans, like their counterparts in other states, continue to drive while talking, texting or searching on their smartphones. A recently introduced bill going through the Colorado legislature...