SB 18-140

Senate Bill 18-140, which has been signed into law, makes it a more serious offense for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists through careless driving. If convicted, the driver must attend a driver improvement course, perform community service, pay restitution to the victim, and face license suspension. This law aims to protect those who are most at risk on Colorado’s roads by imposing stricter penalties on negligent drivers.

Official Summary

Current law prohibits driving a motor vehicle in a careless manner. The bill makes it a class 1 misdemeanor when this behavior injures or kills a vulnerable road user; requires a violator to attend a driver improvement school and perform community service; and subjects a violator to a restitution order and license suspension. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More