Traffic stops

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Traffic StopsC.R.S. 42-2-115 — the license handed over on reasonable suspicion, and proof of insurance on paper or a phone
Speed LimitsC.R.S. 42-4-1101 — reasonable and prudent first, then 25 in a business district, 30 in a residence district, and 65 on the interstate
Points on a LicenseC.R.S. 42-2-127 — 12 points in 12 months or 18 in 24 for an adult, and fewer for a minor driver
Driving Without a License, or Under RestraintC.R.S. 42-2-138 — driving on a restrained license is an infraction, and a misdemeanor when the restraint came from an alcohol offense
Permits and Teen DriversC.R.S. 42-2-104 — a permit at 15 after a 30 hour course, 12 months on it and 50 hours, and no young passengers for 6 months
Careless and Reckless DrivingC.R.S. 42-4-1401 — wanton or willful disregard is reckless, a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, and careless becomes class 1 with an injury
Stopping for a School BusC.R.S. 42-4-1903 — stop at least 20 feet back from either direction, and a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense on a second in five years
After a CrashC.R.S. 42-4-1601 — stop, give a name and plate, help the injured, report it, and a felony for leaving an injury crash
Seat Belts and Car SeatsC.R.S. 42-4-236 — car seats by age and weight to 9, belts to 18, and no stop for an adult belt alone
Emergency Vehicles and the Move Over RuleC.R.S. 42-4-705 — pull right for a siren, move a lane away from a stopped one, or slow to 25 or 20 under
Eluding a Police OfficerC.R.S. 18-9-116.5 — eluding is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, and a felony when driven recklessly
Car InsuranceC.R.S. 42-4-1409 — a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense with a $500 minimum fine, and $1,000 for a second in five years
Open Containers in the CarC.R.S. 42-4-1305 — no drinking or open alcohol in the passenger area, a class A traffic infraction and a $50 fine
Marijuana in the CarC.R.S. 42-4-1305.5 — no using it or an open container in the passenger area, a class A traffic infraction and a $50 fine
Motorcycle HelmetsC.R.S. 42-4-1502 — a helmet for anyone under 18 on a motorcycle, autocycle or scooter
Window TintC.R.S. 42-4-227 — 27% light transmittance on every window but the windshield, and 4 inches at the top of it
Phones Behind the WheelC.R.S. 42-4-239 — no hand held phone use while driving, $75 the first time, and a dismissal once with a hands free device
The Last Hundred FeetC.R.S. 42-4-903 — a turn signal for the last one hundred feet in town, and two hundred feet elsewhere
Where You May Not ParkC.R.S. 42-4-1204 — fifteen feet from a hydrant, twenty from a crosswalk, thirty from a stop sign
Staying in Your LaneC.R.S. 42-4-1013 — the left lane on a highway posted sixty-five or more is for passing
On a BicycleC.R.S. 42-4-1412.5 — slow to ten miles an hour and yield at a stop sign, stop and yield at a red light
Moving OverC.R.S. 42-4-705 — one lane over for a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, utility truck, or any car with its hazards on
Driving While SuspendedC.R.S. 42-2-138 — knowingly driving under most restraints is a class A traffic infraction
On the WaterC.R.S. 33-13-108.1 — operating a vessel at 0.08 or under the influence is a misdemeanor
Horses on the RoadC.R.S. 42-4-109 — ride or lead a horse on the left side of the highway, facing traffic
Drivers Under 21C.R.S. 42-4-1301 — 0.02 to 0.05 under 21 is a class A traffic infraction, and a license revoked 3 months the first timealso here
Lemon LawC.R.S. 42-10-103 — three repairs, two for safety, or twenty-four business days out of service, in two years or 24,000 milesalso here
The Repair EstimateC.R.S. 42-9-105 — no more than the estimate plus ten percent or $25, whichever is less, without consentalso here

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