Motor vehicle theft is on the rise, according to statistics from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. There were 22,206 cases of auto theft in 2017, a 72{66eaadba41c14e7e553ffe7a4ee73fbae213b19704eda0514b3dd79e37e4c0c5} increase from 2014! Less than half of the vehicles were recovered. And vehicle break-ins are one of the most common types of property crimes in Colorado. So what […]
How does the State of Colorado regulate digitally-networked transportation companies like Uber and Lyft? The Colorado Legislative Council has just published a new Issue Brief that explores this topic. Here you can learn about the many differences between transportation network companies (TNCs) and traditional taxicabs, including driver requirements, safety inspections, and how the companies set […]
Whether from drinks, drugs, or distractions, impaired driving is a serious hazard that puts lives in danger. Here are some resources from the State of Colorado that can help you learn about the hazards of driving impaired and how to stay safe: SAFETY AND PREVENTION How to Spot an Impaired Driver The Cost of a […]
Colorado Legislative Council, the nonpartisan research branch of the General Assembly, has just updated their Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book. This handy online guide can answer many of your questions about Colorado’s various motor vehicle laws. Among the topics covered are taxes and fees chain laws distracted driving laws HOV and express lanes emissions […]
Did you know that since 1929, sixty Colorado highway workers have lost their lives in the line of duty? The most recent fatality, that of Nolan Olson in southwestern Colorado, occurred just this year. Olson, like many of the other fatalities, was just doing his job when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. In […]
One of the easiest things you can do to protect yourself when you get in the car is to fasten your seat belt. Yet each year there are still many people who needlessly lose their lives simply because they didn’t buckle up. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the average rate of seat […]
With more and more people living — and driving — in the metro area, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has been adding express lanes to many highways. Some of these, like those on US36 between Denver and Boulder, are open; others, including new express lanes on I-70 and C-470, are yet to come. The […]
Holiday parties and crowded shopping malls, not to mention the possibility for winter weather, can make parking your car a major headache this time of year. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) wants you to be prepared so that your holiday festivities don’t get spoiled by having your car towed. The Public Utilities Commission, […]
This week is both National Teen Driver Safety Week and National School Bus Safety Week. Our library has many resources that can help you learn about and bring attention to both of these important causes. Teen drivers: Hospitalizations and Deaths Among Teen Motor Vehicle Drivers State of Colorado Teen Seatbelt Survey Take Action! Keep Young […]
Winter driving season has arrived! The Colorado Department of Transportation offers several services to help you be prepared and aware of road closures and weather conditions. Log on to cotrip.org, or simply dial 511 from anywhere in Colorado. 511 works with both cell phones and land lines. You can also sign up for email or […]
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), more than 26,000 people are arrested for a DUI each year. This includes both drunk driving and drugged driving. CDOT conducts numerous public awareness campaigns as well as their “high visibility enforcement” campaign known as “The Heat is On,” which include checkpoints and increased police presence during […]
It’s a frustrating situation: you’re driving down the highway and come upon a slow-moving vehicle in front of you, so you wish to pass. But you can’t…someone is driving slowly or “hogging” the left lane, impeding your ability to pass the other vehicle. It happens every day, but it’s illegal. Since the passage of Colorado’s […]
You may have seen road signs around Denver asking you to refrain from “puffing” your vehicle — that is, letting it idle unattended, which people often do during the winter months to warm up the vehicle. The problem with “puffing” is that it invites auto theft. It is also illegal. Yet many newer vehicles have […]
Under a new program called Colorado DRIVES (Colorado Driver License, Record, Identification, and Vehicle Enterprise Solution), the Division of Motor Vehicles will be implementing several changes that will affect Colorado drivers. In April, the Division began rollout of a new driver’s license design. The new design includes more security features, are laser-engraved, and utilize black-and-white […]
If you’re in the market for a new car or truck, there are many questions to think through besides just which kind to buy — new or used, lease or purchase, etc. The State of Colorado has many resources for helping Coloradans with the buying and selling process. The Colorado Department of Revenue is the […]
Tomorrow (July 21), tolling will begin for the Express Lanes on US36. Toll rates will vary depending on time of day, number of passengers, type of vehicle, and whether or not you have an ExpressToll pass. An explanation of all the variables can be found on CDOT’s “Plan Your Trip” page. For a breakdown of […]
A recent news story offered a history of recent incidents of rail crashes resulting in death, citing 29 deaths in Colorado in the last 5 years, including both heavy rail and light rail incidents. Last week the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a press release to bring awareness to this issue and provide safety […]
We may have had a few warm days here in the Denver area, but winter is still in full swing, and it is important to be prepared for winter driving, particularly if you are planning on doing any driving in the mountains. Even if it is sunny here at lower elevations, drivers heading to or […]
Parents, is your teen anxious to get in the driver’s seat? The requirements for driver’s ed have changed a lot since we got our licenses in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Colorado now requires permitted drivers to log practice drive time, and new drivers to use a Graduated Drivers’ License (GDL). The Colorado Department of […]
Did you know that you can renew your vehicle registration online? There’s no longer any need to send a check through the mail, or stand in line at the DMV (although persons without internet access can still use these methods). To renew your plates, simply go to the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Online Vehicle Registration Renewal website and follow […]
SB13-251, known as the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act, went into effect on August 1. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, Senate Bill 13-251, The Colorado Road and Community Safety Act authorizes the issuance of a Colorado driver’s license, instruction permit or identification card to those individuals who either cannot demonstrate lawful presence […]