HB 22-1074

House Bill 22-1074, which has been signed into law, restricts drivers from using the shoulder lanes on Interstate 70 during peak periods unless they are emergency or authorized service vehicles. Additionally, it bans large vehicles (those with more than two axles or longer than 25 feet) from using these lanes at any time. The bill allows for fines to be issued by transportation authorities for violations. This law affects all drivers but particularly targets those who use Interstate 70 during busy times and owners of larger vehicles. Since the bill has been signed, it is now enforceable by law.

Official Summary

With the exception of an authorized emergency vehicle or an authorized service vehicle, or in the case of an emergency, the act prohibits drivers of motor vehicles from driving on the Interstate 70 peak period shoulder lanes (PPSL) while the lanes are closed and prohibits drivers of motor vehicles with more than 2 axles or that are 25 feet long or longer from driving on the PPSL at any time. The high-performance transportation enterprise is authorized to assess civil penalties and enforce violations. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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