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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Colorado -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving under the influence (CRS 42-4-1301) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Licenses for drivers required (CRS 42-2-101) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (CRS Title 42 Article 7) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Registration required - exemptions (CRS 42-3-103) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Limitations on turning around (CRS 42-4-902) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents involving death or personal injuries - duty (CRS 42-4-1601) Accidents involving damage - duty (CRS 42-4-1602) |
| Mechanical Violations | Regulation of Vehicles and Traffic: Equipment (CRS Title 42 scroll to 42-4-201 to 42-4-239) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving - penalty (CRS 42-4-1401) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Obedience to official traffic control devices (CRS 42-4-603) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Safety belt systems (CRS 42-4-237) Child restraint systems required (CRS 42-4-236) |
| Speeding | Speed limits (CRS 42-4-1101) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Regulation of Vehicles and Traffic: Equipment (CRS Title 42 scroll to 42-4-201 to 42-4-239) |
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