As in most states, you risk losing your license if you fail to maintain a clean driving record in Colorado. In fact, points will be added to your driving record for every traffic infraction you receive — and if you get too many points, your license will be suspended. However,
Here’s a fundamental point about traffic tickets received in Denver and across Colorado: Although one or two of them spread out over time might reasonably seem to be nothing more than isolated instances without much cumulative effect, violations can in effect add up in an alarming manner, with state authorities
For decades, auto manufacturers have been under federal mandate to equip all cars made for American roads with seat restraints and, more recently, with front passenger airbags. The research regarding seat belts saving lives is irrefutable and most people today buckle up. While 34 states have passed “primary enforcement” laws
Deaths in motor vehicle accidents that occur during Christmas are caused by drunk drivers approximately 41 percent of the time. The New Year’s Holiday is no better, with 58 percent of deaths caused by drunk driving. At other times of the year, drunk driving causes approximately 29 percent of all
Colorado law prohibits texting while driving, but one lawmaker says the statute doesn’t go far enough. A Denver TV station reports that the Aurora representative wants to prohibit people from using apps on their phones while they’re behind the wheel or making calls from handheld devices. His bill to add
When someone is pulled over for speeding, they might think they will just apologize, accept responsiblity and the police officer might be kind enough to let the person off with a warning. Sometimes, people are pulled over, and to their surprise they are arrested. This could be for numerous reasons,
A traffic stop in another state has worked its way up to the Supreme Court of the United States. This case involved two men who were arrested during a traffic stop. Another driver on the road called 911 to report that the two were in a truck that was reportedly
When someone is arrested, they might not even understand what they did wrong. While police or prosecutors might tell them what charges they are facing, they might not give much more detail as the government develops a case against the person. This can happen in a hit-and-run case, especially if
A Colorado man was arrested after a traffic stop late last week. Police say that the man was arrested for being a habitual traffic violator. However, the man was charged with very serious crimes after police searched his vehicle and allegedly found stolen Social Security cards, financial documents, drug paraphernalia
Two people were arrested in seperate incidents stemming from one traffic stop. The arrests came earlier this month after a woman was stopped in her car, and police arrested her on multiple charges. Reports don’t indicated what prompted the original traffic stop, but she is now facing very severe charges
