Motorcycle Helmets

C.R.S. 42-4-1502 — a helmet for anyone under 18 on a motorcycle, autocycle or scooter

Each person under 18 on a motorcycle, autocycle or low-power scooter wears a motorcycle helmet secured with a chin strap while it is moving, meeting federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218.

C.R.S. 42-4-1502

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A person on an autocycle with the features the law lists need not wear one. A violation is a class A traffic infraction.

C.R.S. 42-4-1502

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C.R.S. 42-4-1502 — Motorcycles and autocycles - protective helmet

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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