HB 26-1329

House Bill 26-1329, also known as the "Motor Vehicle Stunt Drive & Takeover Penalties" bill, makes it illegal in Colorado for individuals to engage in dangerous driving activities like street takeovers, racing, drag racing, and stunt driving on public roads. The law also penalizes passengers who ride with drivers involved in these activities or those who knowingly watch such events. Anyone caught violating this law faces penalties, which can be more severe if they try to escape from a police officer. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now enforceable and will impact anyone who participates in or supports dangerous driving behaviors on Colorado's roads.

Official Summary

The bill makes street takeovers, coordinated street takeovers, racing and drag racing, and stunt driving (prohibited motor vehicle activities) illegal on highways and roadways. More specifically, the bill states that a person shall not:Intentionally engage in a prohibited motor vehicle activity;Coordinate or facilitate an event the person should reasonably know is a street takeover, a race or drag race, or stunt driving;Ride as a passenger in a motor vehicle the person should reasonably know is participating in a street takeover, a race or drag race, or stunt driving;Intentionally cause the movement of traffic to slow, stop, or be impeded in any way because of a street takeover, a race or drag race, or stunt driving;Drive a motor vehicle to carry fuel for a motor vehicle the person should reasonably know is involved in a street takeover, a race or drag race, or stunt driving; orKnowingly be a spectator to a race, drag race, or street takeover prohibited by the bill.     The bill imposes penalties for a person that engages in a prohibited motor vehicle activity. The bill also imposes penalties for a person that engages in a prohibited motor vehicle activity and then eludes or attempts to elude a peace officer. Lastly, the bill states when and how a peace officer may, or a presiding court may issue an order to, impound, immobilize, or seize a motor vehicle involved in a prohibited motor vehicle activity.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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