42-3-315. Fee for long-term or permanent registration - trailers.
Statute text
[ Editor' s note: This section is effective July 1, 2027. For the applicability of this section on or after January 1, 2028, see the editor' s note following this section.]
(1) In lieu of any other fee imposed for registration of a trailer, the fee for registration issued under section 42-3-102 (5) is fifty-five dollars and eighty-two cents.
(2) (a) The department or authorized agent that registered the trailer may retain two dollars of the registration fee.
(b) The department or authorized agent shall retain one dollar and fifty cents of the fee, which the department shall transfer to the county where the registration occurred, if applicable, and the county shall allocate the money to the county road and bridge fund for the county created pursuant to section 43-2-202 (1)(a).
(c) The state treasurer shall credit the following amounts of the remainder of the fee to the following funds:
(I) Fifty cents to the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account created in section 42-1-211 (2) within the highway users tax fund;
(II) Two dollars and fifty cents to the license plate cash fund created in section 42-3-301 (1)(b);
(III) Five dollars to the statewide bridge and tunnel enterprise special revenue fund created in section 43-4-805 (3)(a);
(IV) Sixteen dollars to the highway users tax fund created in section 43-4-201 and allocated as specified in section 43-4-205 (6)(b); and
(V) The remainder of the fee to the highway users tax fund created in section 43-4-201.
History
Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (HB 25-1121), ch. 392, p. 2214, 3, effective July 1, 2027.
Annotations
Editor' s note: Section 5(2) of chapter 392 (HB 25-1121), Session Laws of Colorado 2025, provides that the act adding this section applies to registrations made on or after January 1, 2028.
REGULATION OF VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
ARTICLE 4
REGULATION OF VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Annotations
Cross references: For exemption of members of the military forces from traffic regulation, see 28-3-504; for disposition of fines and penalties under this article, see 42-1-217; for crimes that involve the operation of motor vehicles, also see 18-3-106, 18-3-205, 18-4-409, 18-4-512, 18-9-107, and 18-9-114 to 18-9-116.5.
Section
PART 1 TRAFFIC REGULATION - GENERALLY
42-4-101. Short title.
42-4-102. Legislative declaration.
42-4-103. Scope and effect of article - exceptions to provisions.
42-4-104. Adoption of traffic control manual.
42-4-105. Local traffic control devices.
42-4-106. Who may restrict right to use highways - definitions - rules.
42-4-107. Obedience to police officers.
42-4-108. Public officers to obey provisions - exceptions for emergency vehicles.
42-4-109. Low-power scooters, animals, skis, skates, and toy vehicles on highways.
42-4-109.5. Low-speed electric vehicles.
42-4-109.6. Class B low-speed electric vehicles - effective date - rules.
42-4-109.7. Kei vehicles - penalty.
42-4-110. Provisions uniform throughout state - legislative declaration.
42-4-110.5. Automated vehicle identification systems - school buses - exceptions to liability - penalty - contracting - limits on use of photographs and video - rules - legislative declaration - definitions.
42-4-111. Powers of local authorities.
42-4-112. Noninterference with the rights of owners of realty.
42-4-113. Appropriations for administration of article.
42-4-114. Removal of traffic hazards.
42-4-115. Information on traffic law enforcement - collection - profiling - annual report - repeal. (Repealed)
42-4-116. Restrictions for minor drivers - definitions.
42-4-117. Personal mobility devices.
42-4-118. Establishment of wildlife crossing zones - speed limit - definition.
PART 2 EQUIPMENT
42-4-201. Obstruction of view or driving mechanism - hazardous situation.
42-4-202. Unsafe vehicles - penalty - identification plates.
42-4-203. Unsafe vehicles - spot inspections.
42-4-204. When lighted lamps are required.
42-4-205. Head lamps on motor vehicles - penalty.
42-4-206. Tail lamps and reflectors - penalty.
42-4-207. Clearance and identification.
42-4-208. Stop lamps and turn signals - penalty.
42-4-209. Lamp or flag on projecting load.
42-4-210. Lamps on parked vehicles.
42-4-211. Lamps on farm equipment and other vehicles and equipment.
42-4-212. Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps.
42-4-213. Audible and visual signals on emergency vehicles.
42-4-214. Visual signals on service vehicles - rules - definition.
42-4-215. Signal lamps and devices - additional lighting equipment.
42-4-215.5. Signal lamps and devices - street rod vehicles and custom motor vehicles. (Repealed)
42-4-216. Multiple-beam road lights - penalty.
42-4-217. Use of multiple-beam lights.
42-4-218. Single-beam road-lighting equipment.
42-4-219. Number of lamps permitted.
42-4-220. Low-power scooters - lighting equipment - department control - use and operation.
42-4-221. Bicycle, electric scooter, and personal mobility device equipment - penalty - sale of electrical assisted bicycle equipment requirements - deceptive trade practice.
42-4-222. Volunteer firefighters - volunteer ambulance attendants - special lights and alarm systems.
42-4-223. Brakes - penalty.
42-4-224. Horns or warning devices - definition.
42-4-225. Mufflers - prevention of noise - applicability - exceptions - penalty - definition.
42-4-226. Mirrors - exterior placements.
42-4-227. Windows unobstructed - certain materials prohibited - windshield wiper requirements.
42-4-228. Restrictions on tire equipment.
42-4-229. Safety glazing material in motor vehicles.
42-4-230. Emergency lighting equipment - who must carry.
42-4-231. Parking lights.
42-4-232. Minimum safety standards for motorcycles, autocycles, and low-power scooters.
42-4-233. Alteration of suspension system.
42-4-234. Slow-moving vehicles - display of emblem - penalty.
42-4-235. Minimum standards for commercial vehicles - motor carrier safety fund - created - definitions - rules - penalties.
42-4-236. Child restraint systems required - definitions - exemptions - penalty.
42-4-237. Safety belt systems - mandatory use - exemptions - penalty - definitions.
42-4-238. Blue and red lights - illegal use or possession.
42-4-239. Use of a mobile electronic device - definitions - penalty.
42-4-240. Low-speed electric vehicle equipment requirements.
42-4-241. Unlawful removal of tow-truck signage - unlawful usage of tow-truck signage - definition.
42-4-242. Automated driving systems - safe harbor.
PART 3 EMISSIONS INSPECTION
42-4-301. Legislative declarations - enactment of enhanced emissions program not waiver of state right to challenge authority to require specific loaded mode transient dynamometer technology in automobile emissions testing.
42-4-302. Commencement of basic emissions program - authority of commission.
42-4-303. Sunrise review of registration of repair facilities. (Repealed)
42-4-304. Definitions relating to motor vehicle inspection and readjustment program - rules.
42-4-305. Powers and duties of executive director - automobile inspection and readjustment program - basic emissions program - enhanced emissions program - clean screen program - rules.
42-4-306. Powers and duties of commission - automobile inspection and readjustment program - basic emissions program - enhanced emissions program - clean screen program - rules - repeal.
42-4-307. Powers and duties of the department of public health and environment - division of administration - automobile inspection and readjustment program - basic emissions program - enhanced emissions program - clean screen program - legislative declaration - high- emitter motor vehicle regulation - definition - rules - repeal.
42-4-307.5. Clean screen authority - enterprise - revenue bonds.
42-4-307.7. Vehicle emissions testing - remote sensing.
42-4-308. Inspection and readjustment stations - inspection-only facilities - fleet inspection stations - motor vehicle dealer test facilities - contractor - emissions inspectors - emissions mechanics - requirements.
42-4-309. Vehicle fleet owners - motor vehicle dealers - authority to conduct inspections - fleet inspection stations - motor vehicle dealer test facilities - contracts with licensed inspection-only entities - rules.
42-4-310. Periodic emissions control inspection required - certificate of emissions compliance - rules - definitions.
42-4-311. Operation of inspection and readjustment stations - inspection-only facilities - fleet inspection stations - motor vehicle dealer test facilities - enhanced inspection centers - fees.
42-4-312. Improper representation as emissions inspection and readjustment station - inspection-only facility - fleet inspection station - motor vehicle dealer test facility - enhanced inspection center.
42-4-313. Penalties.
42-4-314. Automobile emissions control systems - tampering - operation of vehicle - penalty - rules.
42-4-315. Warranties.
42-4-316. AIR program - demonstration of compliance with ambient air quality standards and transportation conformity.
42-4-316.5. Termination of vehicle emissions testing program.
42-4-317. Purchase or lease of new motor vehicles by state agencies - clean-burning alternative fuels - definitions. (Repealed)
PART 4 DIESEL INSPECTION PROGRAM
42-4-401. Definitions.
42-4-402. Administration of inspection program.
42-4-403. Powers and duties of the commission.
42-4-404. Powers and duties of the executive director of the department of public health and environment.
42-4-405. Powers and duties of executive director.
42-4-406. Requirement of certification of emissions control for registration - testing for diesel smoke opacity compliance.
42-4-407. Requirements for a diesel emission-opacity inspection - licensure as diesel emissions inspection station - licensure as emissions inspector.
42-4-408. Operation of diesel inspection station.
42-4-409. Improper representation of a diesel inspection station.
42-4-410. Inclusion in the diesel inspection program.
42-4-411. Applicability of this part to heavy-duty diesel fleets of nine or more.
42-4-412. Air pollution violations.
42-4-413. Visible emissions from diesel-powered motor vehicles unlawful - penalty.
42-4-414. Heavy-duty diesel fleet inspection and maintenance program - penalty - rules.
PART 5 SIZE - WEIGHT - LOAD
42-4-501. Size and weight violations - penalty.
42-4-502. Width of vehicles.
42-4-503. Projecting loads on passenger vehicles - penalty.
42-4-504. Height and length of vehicles.
42-4-505. Longer vehicle combinations - rules.
42-4-506. Trailers and towed vehicles.
42-4-507. Wheel and axle loads.
42-4-508. Gross weight of vehicles and loads - definition.
42-4-509. Vehicles weighed - excess removed.
42-4-510. Permits for excess size and weight and for manufactured homes - penalty - rules - definitions.
42-4-511. Permit standards - state and local.
42-4-511.2. Authority for cooperative agreements with regional states on excess size or weight vehicles - regulations.
42-4-512. Liability for damage to highway.
42-4-513. Overweight and oversize permits in emergencies.
PART 6 SIGNALS - SIGNS - MARKINGS
42-4-601. Department to sign highways, where.
42-4-602. Local traffic control devices.
42-4-603. Obedience to official traffic control devices.
42-4-604. Traffic control signal legend.
42-4-605. Flashing signals.
42-4-606. Display of unauthorized signs or devices.
42-4-607. Interference with official devices.
42-4-608. Signals by hand or signal device.
42-4-609. Method of giving hand and arm signals.
42-4-610. Unauthorized insignia.
42-4-611. Paraplegic persons or persons with disabilities - distress flag.
42-4-612. When signals are inoperative or malfunctioning - penalty.
42-4-613. Failure to pay toll established by regional transportation authority.
42-4-614. Designation of highway maintenance, repair, or construction zones - signs - increase in penalties for speeding violations.
42-4-615. School zones - increase in penalties for moving traffic violations.
42-4-616. Wildlife crossing zones - increase in penalties for moving traffic violations.
42-4-617. Steep downhill grade zones - increase in penalties and surcharges for speeding violations - definitions.
42-4-618. Glenwood Canyon - increase in penalties and surcharges for speeding violations - definitions.
PART 7 RIGHTS-OF-WAY
42-4-701. Vehicles approaching or entering intersection.
42-4-702. Vehicle turning left.
42-4-703. Entering through highway - stop or yield intersection.
42-4-704. Vehicle entering roadway.
42-4-705. Operation of vehicle approached by emergency vehicle - operation of vehicle approaching stationary emergency vehicle, stationary towing carrier vehicle, or stationary public utility service vehicle.
42-4-706. Obedience to railroad signal.
42-4-707. Certain vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossings - applicability - penalty - definitions.
42-4-708. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossing.
42-4-709. Stop when traffic obstructed.
42-4-710. Emerging from or entering alley, driveway, or building.
42-4-711. Driving on mountain highways.
42-4-712. Driving in highway work area.
42-4-713. Yielding right-of-way to transit buses - definitions.
42-4-714. Bicyclist or other authorized user in bicycle lane.
42-4-715. Yielding right-of-way in roundabouts - definitions.
PART 8 PEDESTRIANS
42-4-801. Pedestrian obedience to traffic control devices and traffic regulations.
42-4-802. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.
42-4-803. Crossing at other than crosswalks.
42-4-804. Pedestrian to use right half of crosswalk. (Repealed)
42-4-805. Pedestrians walking or traveling in a wheelchair on highways - riders of animals - penalty - definition.
42-4-806. Driving through safety zone prohibited.
42-4-807. Drivers to exercise due care.
42-4-808. Drivers and pedestrians, other than persons in wheelchairs, to yield to individuals with disabilities.
PART 9 TURNING - STOPPING
42-4-901. Required position and method of turning.
42-4-902. Limitations on turning around.
42-4-903. Turning movements and required signals.
PART 10 DRIVING - OVERTAKING - PASSING
42-4-1001. Drive on right side - exceptions.
42-4-1002. Passing oncoming vehicles.
42-4-1003. Overtaking a vehicle on the left.
42-4-1004. When overtaking on the right is permitted.
42-4-1005. Limitations on overtaking on the left.
42-4-1006. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
42-4-1007. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
42-4-1008. Following too closely.
42-4-1008.5. Crowding or threatening bicyclist.
42-4-1009. Coasting prohibited.
42-4-1010. Driving on divided or controlled-access highways.
42-4-1011. Use of runaway vehicle ramps.
42-4-1012. High occupancy vehicle (HOV) and high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes - penalty.
42-4-1013. Passing lane - definitions - penalty.
42-4-1014. No commercial vehicles in the left lane - penalty.
PART 11 SPEED REGULATIONS
42-4-1101. Speed limits.
42-4-1102. Altering of speed limits - department to study rural state highways and increase speed limits - definitions.
42-4-1103. Minimum speed regulation.
42-4-1104. Speed limits on elevated structures.
42-4-1105. Speed contests - speed exhibitions - aiding and facilitating - immobilization of motor vehicle - definitions.
42-4-1106. Minimum speed in left lane - interstate 70.
PART 12 PARKING
42-4-1201. Starting parked vehicle.
42-4-1202. Parking or abandonment of vehicles.
42-4-1203. Ski areas to install signs.
42-4-1204. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places - penalty.
42-4-1205. Parking at curb or edge of roadway.
42-4-1206. Unattended motor vehicle - definitions.
42-4-1207. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
42-4-1208. Reserved parking for persons with disabilities - applicability - rules - standards - legislative declaration - definitions.
42-4-1209. Owner liability for parking violations.
42-4-1210. Designated areas on private property for authorized vehicles.
42-4-1211. Limitations on backing.
42-4-1212. Pay parking access for persons with disabilities.
42-4-1213. Parking in electric motor vehicle charging stations - definition.
PART 13 ALCOHOL AND DRUG OFFENSES
42-4-1300.3. Definitions. (Repealed)
42-4-1301. Driving under the influence - driving while impaired - driving with excessive alcoholic content - definitions - penalties.
42-4-1301.1. Expressed consent for the taking of blood, breath, urine, or saliva sample - testing - rules - definition.
42-4-1301.2. Refusal of test - effect on driver' s license - revocation - reinstatement. (Repealed)
42-4-1301.3. Alcohol and drug driving safety program - definition.
42-4-1301.4. Useful public service - definitions - local programs - assessment of costs.
42-4-1302. Stopping of suspect.
42-4-1303. Records - prima facie proof.
42-4-1304. Samples of blood or other bodily substance - duties of department of public health and environment - rules.
42-4-1305. Open alcoholic beverage container - motor vehicle - prohibited.
42-4-1305.5. Open marijuana container - motor vehicle - prohibited - definitions.
42-4-1306. Colorado task force on drunk and impaired driving - creation - legislative declaration.
42-4-1307. Penalties for traffic offenses involving alcohol and drugs - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal.
42-4-1308. Study of devices capable of assessing drug impairment of motorists - report - definition - repeal. (Repealed)
PART 14 OTHER OFFENSES
42-4-1401. Reckless driving - penalty.
42-4-1402. Careless driving - penalty.
42-4-1402.5. Vulnerable road user - prohibition - violations and penalties - definition.
42-4-1403. Following fire apparatus prohibited.
42-4-1404. Crossing fire hose.
42-4-1405. Riding in trailers.
42-4-1406. Foreign matter on highway prohibited - penalty - definitions.
42-4-1407. Spilling loads on highways prohibited - prevention of spilling of aggregate, trash, or recyclables.
42-4-1407.5. Splash guards - when required - definition.
42-4-1408. Operation of motor vehicles on property under control of or owned by parks and recreation districts.
42-4-1409. Compulsory insurance - penalty - legislative intent.
42-4-1410. Proof of financial responsibility required - suspension of license.
42-4-1410.5. Providing false evidence of proof of motor vehicle insurance - penalty.
42-4-1411. Use of earphones while driving.
42-4-1412. Operation of bicycles, electric scooters, and other human-powered vehicles.
42-4-1412.5. Statewide regulation of certain persons approaching intersections who are not operating motor vehicles - status of existing local ordinance or resolution - legislative declaration - definitions.
42-4-1413. Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer.
42-4-1414. Use of dyed fuel on highways prohibited.
42-4-1415. Radar jamming devices prohibited - penalty.
42-4-1416. Failure to present a valid transit pass or coupon - fare inspector authorization - definitions.
PART 15 MOTORCYCLES
42-4-1501. Traffic laws apply to persons operating motorcycles and autocycles - special permits.
42-4-1502. Motorcycles and autocycles - protective helmet.
42-4-1503. Operating motorcycles and autocycles on roadways laned for traffic - report - repeal.
42-4-1504. Clinging to other vehicles - penalty.
PART 16 ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS
42-4-1601. Accidents involving death or personal injuries - duties.
42-4-1602. Accident involving damage - duty.
42-4-1603. Duty to give notice, information, and aid.
42-4-1604. Duty upon striking unattended vehicle or other property.
42-4-1605. Duty upon striking highway fixtures or traffic control devices.
42-4-1606. Duty to report accidents.
42-4-1607. When driver unable to give notice or make written report.
42-4-1608. Accident report forms.
42-4-1609. Coroners to report.
42-4-1610. Reports by interested parties confidential.
42-4-1611. Tabulation and analysis of reports.
42-4-1612. Accidents in state highway work areas.
PART 17 PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
42-4-1701. Traffic offenses and infractions classified - penalties - penalty and surcharge schedule - repeal.
42-4-1702. Alcohol- or drug-related traffic offenses - collateral attack.
42-4-1703. Parties to a crime.
42-4-1704. Offenses by persons controlling vehicles.
42-4-1705. Person arrested to be taken before the proper court.
42-4-1706. Juveniles - convicted - arrested and incarcerated - provisions for confinement.
42-4-1707. Summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses - release - registration.
42-4-1708. Traffic infractions - proper court for hearing, burden of proof - appeal - collateral attack.
42-4-1708.5. Civil infractions - proper court for hearing, burden of proof - appeal - collateral attack. (Repealed)
42-4-1709. Penalty assessment notice for traffic infractions - violations of provisions by officer - driver' s license - definition.
42-4-1710. Failure to pay penalty for traffic infractions - failure of parent or guardian to sign penalty assessment notice - procedures.
42-4-1711. Compliance with appearance.
42-4-1712. Procedure prescribed not exclusive.
42-4-1713. Conviction record inadmissible in civil action.
42-4-1714. Traffic violation not to affect credibility of witness.
42-4-1715. Convictions, judgments, and charges recorded - public inspection.
42-4-1716. Notice to appear or pay fine - failure to appear - penalty - definition.
42-4-1717. Conviction - attendance at driver improvement school - rules.
42-4-1718. Electronic transmission of data - standards.
42-4-1719. Violations - commercial driver' s license - compliance with federal regulation.
42-4-1720. Registration violations - dismissal upon compliance - notice required.
PART 18 VEHICLES ABANDONED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
42-4-1801. Legislative declaration.
42-4-1802. Definitions.
42-4-1803. Abandonment of motor vehicles - public property.
42-4-1804. Report of abandoned motor vehicles - owner' s opportunity to request hearing.
42-4-1805. Appraisal of abandoned motor vehicles - sale.
42-4-1806. Liens upon towed motor vehicles.
42-4-1807. Perfection of lien.
42-4-1808. Foreclosure of lien.
42-4-1809. Proceeds of sale.
42-4-1810. Transfer and purge of certificates of title.
42-4-1811. Penalty.
42-4-1812. Exemptions.
42-4-1813. Local regulations.
42-4-1814. Violation of motor vehicle registration or inspection laws - separate statutory provision.
PART 19 SCHOOL BUS REQUIREMENTS
42-4-1901. School buses - equipped with supplementary brake retarders - mountainous terrain - definition.
42-4-1902. School vehicle drivers - special training required.
42-4-1903. School buses - stops - signs - passing - penalty - definition.
42-4-1904. Regulations for school buses - regulations on discharge of passengers - penalty - exception - definition.
PART 20 HOURS OF SERVICE
42-4-2001. Maximum hours of service - ready-mix concrete truck operators.
PART 21 VEHICLES ABANDONED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
42-4-2101. Legislative declaration.
42-4-2102. Definitions.
42-4-2103. Abandonment and nonconsensual towing of motor vehicles - private property - rules.
42-4-2104. Appraisal of abandoned motor vehicles - sale.
42-4-2104.5. Abandonment of motor vehicles of limited value at repair shops - legislative declaration - definitions. (Repealed)
42-4-2105. Liens upon towed motor vehicles.
42-4-2106. Perfection of lien.
42-4-2107. Sale of abandoned vehicle.
42-4-2108. Proceeds of sale.
42-4-2109. Transfer and purge of certificates of title.
42-4-2110. Penalty.
PART 22 RECYCLING MOTOR VEHICLES
42-4-2201. Definitions.
42-4-2202. Transfer for recycling.
42-4-2203. Vehicle verification system - fees - rules.
42-4-2204. Theft discovered - duties - liability.
PART 23 EDUCATION REGARDING USE OF NONMOTORIZED WHEELED TRANSPORTATION BY MINORS
42-4-2301. Comprehensive education.
PART 24 EVENT DATA RECORDERS
42-4-2401. Definitions.
42-4-2402. Event data recorders.
42-4-2403. Applicability.
PART 25 EDUCATION REGARDING APPROACHING CONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS WHILE NOT DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE
42-4-2501. Educational materials - updating of driving manual.
PART 1
TRAFFIC REGULATION - GENERALLY