Eluding a Police Officer
C.R.S. 18-9-116.5 — eluding is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, and a felony when driven recklessly
A driver signaled to stop by a red light or siren from a marked police, sheriff or state patrol car, who willfully speeds up, turns off the lights, or otherwise tries to elude the officer, commits a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense.
Who handles this in Colorado: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
| Vehicular eluding, knowingly eluding a pursuing officer while driving recklessly | Offense |
|---|---|
| Vehicular eluding, knowingly eluding a pursuing officer while driving recklesslyVehicular eluding | OffenseClass 5 felony |
| Vehicular eluding, knowingly eluding a pursuing officer while driving recklesslyResulting in bodily injury | OffenseClass 4 felony |
| Vehicular eluding, knowingly eluding a pursuing officer while driving recklesslyResulting in death | OffenseClass 3 felony |
Sources for this section (2)
- C.R.S. 42-4-1413 — Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer
- C.R.S. 18-9-116.5 — Vehicular eluding
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.