Traffic Enforcement Penalties

If you accumulate 12 points on your license in 12 months

In Colorado, adult drivers who collect 12 points within a year face suspension. The point system helps monitor repeated violations.

When a driver under 18 gets 6 points in 12 months

Teen drivers have lower point thresholds and may lose their license for fewer violations to promote safe habits.

If you refuse to take a chemical test during a DUI stop

Under Colorado’s Express Consent Law, refusal results in license revocation for up to one year, even without conviction.

When convicted of DUI (BAC .08% or higher)

A DUI conviction can result in a 9-month suspension, fines, alcohol education, and even jail for first offenses.

If caught driving without insurance

All drivers must carry liability insurance; failure results in fines, points, and loss of driving privileges.

When you flee from a police officer

Eluding law enforcement can lead to jail time, heavy fines, and automatic license suspension.

If a driver causes injury while texting

Texting while driving is illegal, and causing injury escalates the legal consequences, including license suspension.

When convicted of reckless driving

Reckless driving is a serious offense in Colorado, often resulting in points and steep penalties on first conviction.

If you speed more than 25 MPH over the limit

Extreme speeding is heavily penalized in Colorado to deter dangerous behavior.

When passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights

Drivers must stop for school buses; failure to do so is one of the most heavily penalized infractions.

If you are involved in a hit-and-run

Leaving the scene of an accident especially with injury can result in felony charges and license revocation.

When driving with a suspended license

Driving while suspended or revoked is illegal and leads to additional penalties and possibly extended suspension.

If you are a commercial driver and commit a major offense

CDL holders are held to higher standards and can lose their privileges for DUI, hit-and-run, or using the vehicle in a felony.

When a pedestrian is struck in a crosswalk

Failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks is not only dangerous but also subject to civil and criminal penalties.

If a driver gets two DUI convictions within 5 years

Habitual offenders may face multi-year license revocation and mandatory alcohol treatment under Colorado law.

When using a fake ID to obtain a license

Forging identity documents is a felony and leads to immediate cancellation of any issued licenses.

If you injure someone while driving under the influence

DUI with injury elevates charges to a felony, with possible prison time and license revocation for multiple years.

When caught driving 10 to 19 MPH over the limit

Moderate speeding is penalized under Colorado’s points system, and repeated offenses may lead to suspension.

If you are under 21 with any measurable BAC

Underage drivers with BAC as low as 0.02% face suspensions and mandatory education programs.

When involved in a crash and fail to report it

Drivers must report crashes involving damage or injury. Failing to do so may lead to legal action and points.