Drivers Under 21
C.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 time
It is a class A traffic infraction for anyone under 21 to drive with a breath alcohol of at least 0.02 but not more than 0.05, at the time of driving or within two hours after. The court may add up to 24 hours of useful public service.
Who handles this in Colorado: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
| Excess BAC under 21 | License revoked |
|---|---|
| Excess BAC under 21First violation | License revoked3 months |
| Excess BAC under 21Second violation | License revoked6 months |
| Excess BAC under 21Third or later | License revoked1 year |
Sources for this section (2)
- C.R.S. 42-4-1301 — Driving under the influence - driving while impaired - driving with excessive alcoholic content - definitions - penalties
- C.R.S. 42-2-126 — Revocation of license based on administrative determination
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.