Colorado Speeding Ticket Laws
In Denver the same speeding ticket laws apply as the rest of the state. The points schedule is as follows:
- 3 Points for 5-9 mph over
- 4 Points for going 10-19 mph over
- 6 Points for going 20-39 mph over
- 12 Points for going 40 mph or more over
You can also get a speeding ticket if a police officer feels that the speed of your vehicle is in excess than what is reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions. Points from speeding tickets can add up and result in a revocation or suspension of your Colorado driver’s license. This is why Ticket Void recommends employing the help of a speeding ticket attorney to avoid the accumulation of points on your license that can lead to a suspension.
Colorado Suspended License Laws
Accumulating too many points on your license from speeding tickets or other traffic tickets in a given time period can result in the suspension of your license. Your Colorado driver’s license is subject to suspension if you accumulate 12 points in 12 consecutive months or 18 points in 24 consecutive months.
Colorado Reckless Driving Laws
Reckless driving in Colorado is a serious offense and drivers should be aware of its consequences. Reckless driving can result in imprisonment for 10 to 90 days for the first offense and 10 days to six months for the second or subsequent offense. Include this with heavy fines from $10 to $1,000 and an assessment of eight points on your driving record. Colorado will revoke your license for three reckless driving convictions in a three year period and may require you to attend a driver safety course.
Colorado DUI Laws
Colorado has complex DUI laws that are difficult to navigate alone. Ticket Void always suggests employing the help of a DUI attorney to help you defend your rights and negotiate these laws. For example DUIs in Colorado also include Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) laws. Anyone with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over .05 can receive a DWAI. DUIs are given with a BAC over .08 so this means drivers can be charged with both a DWAI and DUI. In Colorado you only have seven days to get a hearing with the DMV to save your license so it pays to have a DUI attorney help you as soon as possible.
