| Motorcycle Laws In Colorado |
| Safety
Helmet |
Requires
a person under 18
years of age who is an operator of a motorcycle or motorized bicycle or
who is a passenger on such vehicles, to wear a protective helmet that
is designed according to certain specifications; sets the penalty and
surcharge for failing to wear the helmet; sets an additional surcharge
for each violation to be deposited in the state Traumatic Brain Injury
Trust Fund. |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
Modulating
headlight permitted |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet
Speakers |
No
restrictions |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law - random |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Not
required |
| Muffler |
Required. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Maximum
allowable
A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50
ft from center lane of travel, local authorities may adopt following:
1)Manufactured before 1/1/73--88dba at 35mph or less; 90dba at 35 to
55mph; 2) Manufactured after 1/1/73--86dba at 35mph or less; 90dba at
35 to 55 mph (25-12-107. Powers of Local Authorities). |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/15) |
| Handlebar
Height |
No
Restrictions |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Accept
RiderEd Completion Card From
Other States |
Yes |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes. 42-4-1503
- Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for
traffic.
All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a traffic lane, and no
motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any
motorcycle of the full use of a traffic lane. This subsection (1) shall
not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane. |
| Lane
Splitting |
42-4-1503.
Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
(2) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake or pass in the same
lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(3) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or
between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
No. |
