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...
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Why drivers need to think carefully about reckless driving charges
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...
Colorado seatbelt use remains low
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...
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...