Colorado Auto Transport & Driving Information
Colorado Driver’s License
Driver Education:
Before receiving a Colorado drivers license one of the following is required: (1) 20 hours of training from a permanent business, plus an extra 30 hours of parental-observed driving, (2) 50 hours of training just by guardians, or (3) 6 hours of training from a state instructor and education course, as well as 44 hours of parent-supervised on the road experience.
(For more information on driver licenses click here)
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Driver’s Training: Click here for details
Colorado Car Events, Shows, Expos
Apr 7-11 - Denver International Auto Show Colorado Convention Center Denver, CO
May 15 - San Juan River Rod Run Car Show 402 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO
Jul 16-17 - Thunder In The Valley Car Show Metcalf ParkFountain, CO
(For more updates please click here)
Colorado Gas Prices
- Recent State High: 2.97 (per gallon)
- Recent State Low: 2.28 (per gallon)
Colorado Vehicle Hazard Rates
Car accidents: In Colorado the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 548 in 2008, from 554 in 2007. This is a -1% change. 202 of these deaths, or 37%, involved alcohol impairment.
DUI Prevalence: 29,386 DUI arrests in 2008.
Traffic Jam Info: click here for details
Colorado Speed Limits
- 20MPH -- Winding, narrow mountain highways and blind curves
- 25MPH -- Central business districts, home-rule cities can also adopt a blanket speed limit for the whole town as 25 mph, and it will be that unless otherwise posted.
- 30MPH -- Residential areas
- 40MPH-- Open mountain highways
- 65-55MPH -- Rural highways
- 65-75MPH -- Rural Interstates
Popular Colorado Car Dealerships
Phil Long Ford At Chapel Hills
1565 Auto Mall Lp | Colorado Springs, CO , 80920
PH: (719) 572-2200 | FX: (719) 572-2395
Lexus of Frederick
8337 Rasberry Dr | Longmont, CO , 80504
PH: (303) 772-5999 | FX: (303) 684-3561
Stevinson
5500 S Broadway | Littleton, CO , 80121
PH: (303) 794-3550 | FX: N/A
Strictly Vettes
4940 Niagara St | Commerce City, CO , 80022
PH: (303) 289-2340 | FX: N/A
Big Valley Chrysler Dodge
26730 US Highway 50 W | La Junta, CO , 81050
PH: (719) 384-5421 | FX: N/A
Phil Long Dealerships
211 W Motor Way | Colorado Springs, CO , 80906
PH: (719) 575-7130 | FX: N/A
Craig Ford Mercury
801 W Victory Way | Craig, CO , 81625
PH: (970) 824-9441 | FX: (970) 824-7950
(For more car dealership information by county or city please click here)
Colorado Driving Laws/Info
First Colorado DUI Offense
- Blood Alcohol Content .08 or Above
- 1st DUI
- Jail – From 5 Days to 1 Year
- Fine - From $600 - $1,000
- License Suspension – 9 Months
- License Points – 12
- Public Service – From 48 to 96 Hours
- Jail May be Suspended in Lieu of Alcohol Treatment Program
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1st Colorado DWAI Offense (Blood Alcohol Content of .05 But Less Than .08)
- Jail – From 48 Hours to 180 Days
- Fine – From $200 to $500
- License Suspension – None
- License Points – 8
- Public Service – From 24 to 48 Hours
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First Colorado DUI Offense
- Blood Alcohol Content .08 or Above
- Jail – From 90 Days to 1 Year
- Fine – From $1,000 to $1500
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Ignition Interlock Device Prior to License Reinstatement*
- License Points – 12
- Public Service – From 60 to 120 Hours
- *If within 5 Years of Previous DUI
CO Speeding Ticket Info:
Can I be arrested for not paying my speeding tickets?
It varies by the county or municipality where you got your ticket. However, not paying your violation will force the court to notify your Colorado’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that results in an instantaneous suspension of your driver’s license. And, again, a warrant for your arrest may also be issued. This does not mean that the cops will then be actively coming after you. Rather, this means that a warrant for your arrest will always appear on your record (even for employment background checks). However, if you commit another crime or even minor infraction, you will NOT receive a ticket you will be hauled off to jail.
What if I miss my court date?
Again, the location in Colorado where the ticket was issued will influence the specific repercussions of missing a court date differentially. However, commonly, an arrest warrant will be issued and your license will not be valid, until you show up, pay up, and clear your name. Otherwise any other unlawful activity you engage in can result in much steeper fines and often jail time.
