SB 23-028
signedPenalty For Commercial Vehicle Offenses
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate Bill 23-028 updates the penalties for certain traffic offenses involving commercial vehicles in Colorado. It clarifies that operating a commercial motor vehicle without a proper license now results in a $100 fine plus a $15 surcharge, instead of being treated as a misdemeanor offense. This change affects drivers of commercial vehicles and was signed into law by the governor on June 6, 2023, making it effective immediately from that date.
Official Summary
In 2021, Senate Bill 21-271 adjusted misdemeanor penalties for a variety of offenses described in the Colorado Revised Statutes, including the penalty for certain offenses involving the operation of a commercial motor vehicle. This penalty was changed from a misdemeanor to a class A traffic infraction. However, despite making this change, Senate Bill 21-271 retained certain language that describes the punishment for the former misdemeanor offense.
The act clarifies that the penalty for the described offenses involving a commercial motor vehicle, including operating a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license, is $100, to be accompanied by a $15 surcharge.
APPROVED by Governor June 6, 2023
EFFECTIVE June 6, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2023-04-18
- Latest action
- 2023-01-10
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
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Related Legislation
This bill affects (12)
amendsSB 19-018(2019A)· signedCommercial Motor Vehicle Driver Age
relatesHB 19-1321(2019A)· signedElectronic Verification Of Identification For A Motor Vehicle Rental
relatesSB 18-257(2018A)· signedPenalty For Driving Under Restraint
relatesSB 23-011(2023A)· signedMinor Driver's Education Requirements
relatesHB 17-1044(2017A)· signedAutocycle Characteristics & Safety Requirements
relatesHB 22-1043(2022A)· signedMotorcycle And Autocycle Definitions
relatesHB 17-1107(2017A)· signedDivision Of Motor Vehicles Colorado Driver's License Record Identification And Vehicle Enterprise System
relatesHB 22-1229(2022A)· signedSenate Bill 21-271 Clean-up
relatesSB 17-242(2017A)· signedModernize Behavioral Health Terminology in Colorado Revised Statutes
relatesHB 17-1162(2017A)· signedOutstanding Judgments And Driver's Licenses
relatesHB 22-1256(2022A)· signedModifications To Civil Involuntary Commitment
Affected by (11)
amendsSB 24-090(2024A)· signedPossess Identification While Driving
amendsHB 26-1237(2026A)· signedTransportation Safety Modifications
amendsHB 25-1076(2025A)· signedMotor Vehicle Regulation Administration
amendsSB 24-136(2024A)· signedUniform Guardianship & Conservatorship Act
amendsSB 25-134(2025A)· signedUniform Guardianship & Conservatorship Act
amendsHB 24-1135(2024A)· signedOffenses Related to Operating a Vehicle
relatesHB 25-1122(2025A)· signedAutomated Driving System Commercial Motor Vehicle
relatesSB 24-090(2024A)· signedPossess Identification While Driving
repealsHB 24-1021(2024A)· signedMotor Vehicle Minor Driver Education Standards
repealsHB 24-1089(2024A)· signedVehicle Electronic Notifications
repealsHB 23-1147(2023A)· signedDriver's License Examination Reimbursement
Votes
ADOPT CCR
2023-04-27 · Senate · pass — Yes: 21 · No: 14 · Other: —
REPASS
2023-04-27 · Senate · pass — Yes: 29 · No: 6 · Other: —
ADOPT
2023-04-26 · House · pass — Yes: 57 · No: 8 · Other: —
REPASS
2023-04-26 · House · pass — Yes: 57 · No: 8 · Other: —
NOT CONCUR APPT CC
2023-03-09 · Senate · pass — Yes: 34 · No: 0 · Other: —
BILL
2023-03-07 · House · pass — Yes: 59 · No: 5 · Other: —
BILL
2023-02-22 · Senate · pass — Yes: 32 · No: 0 · Other: —