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...
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Are proposed distracted driving laws necessary or draconian?
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...
Colorado’s lower-than-average seatbelt use
Seatbelts seem to be lost in the shuffle when it comes to cutting-edge motor vehicle innovations. Swedish inventor Nils Bohlin invented the restraint to protect the upper and lower body. His three-point design remains the standard for today. In 1968, the federal...
The countless consequences of traffic violations
Traffic violations may not be the most serious of crimes. However, the financial penalties can be severe. In addition to significant fines for the alleged infraction, insurance rates can skyrocket to the point where paying the premium presents challenges. Last year,...
Click It or Ticket is Back
Colorado’s annual Click It or Ticket summer initiative has just completed its first phase. The program partners with the Colorado Department of Transportation and more than 60 law enforcement agencies throughout the state. From May 24 to June 6, the state issued 2,123...
What can happen if I drive without insurance?
If you’re a college student, chances are you’re on a tight budget. Insurance can be expensive, and it can be tempting to forego it in order to save some money. But if you get pulled over or get into a crash, and you’re underinsured or uninsured, there could be serious...
A Police Chief Speeds Into Retirement
The Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, is a 17-mile drive from Denver. The historic venue is famous for hosting the Beatles in one of their first performances in the United States. Its iconic status has drawn fans from around the country. George Mumma was...
Motorcycle riders could face multiple traffic tickets
Like many other Colorado residents, you may be thinking about buying a motorcycle or looking to license yours here in the state. When doing so, you not only agree to abide by all current traffic laws but some additional ones as well that only apply to motorcycles such...
Common Traffic Violations: Minor Infractions to Felony Charges
A traffic violation is a crime that has no specific demographic. Simply put, it can happen to anyone. Infractions can take various forms and include running a red light, failing to signal, crossing the median, not using a seat belt and driving on the shoulder....
Why you should think twice before paying a traffic ticket
Nearly everyone exceeds the speed limit at some point. It's easy to press on the accelerator and go with the speed of traffic. Or to take your eye off the speedometer as you cruise along a twisty mountain road. But things change dramatically if an officer says your...