HB 23-1048

House Bill 23-1048, which has been approved and will take effect on August 7, 2023, requires the Colorado Department of Transportation to space out reflective posts (delineator posts) every 1/10th of a mile when building new two-lane state highways or repairing existing ones that are used by large vehicles like farm equipment. The bill also allows for flexible posts and other solutions to ensure these roads can accommodate oversized loads safely. This affects drivers, especially those with larger vehicles who use these highways in Colorado.

Official Summary

The act requires the Colorado department of transportation (department) to stagger delineator posts every 1/10th of a mile and to consider implementing flexible delineator posts and other engineering solutions to accommodate the needs of all vehicles when it constructs a new 2-lane state highway or when it repaves or repairs an existing 2-lane state highway if farming or other oversize loads actively utilize that section of the highway. The act clarifies that it does not require delineator posts to be placed where they are not deemed necessary by the department of transportation. APPROVED by Governor June 5, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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