Hands-free driving
The most significant new traffic law of 2025 makes it illegal to use a handheld cellular device while driving.
The penalty for using a handheld device while driving is a $75 fine and two license suspension points for the first offense, with the possibility of having the charge dismissed if the driver could provide proof of having purchased a hands-free accessory. Second-time offenders will receive a $150 fine and three license suspension points, and drivers on their third or more offense within two years will be fined $250 and incur four license suspension points.
Car seat regulations
Several changes have been made to Colorado’s booster seat and car seat regulations following the passage of HB 1055 last session.
Failing to place a child in the proper car seat is a Class B traffic infraction, punishable by up to $100.
Under the new rules, children are now required to use a booster seat for an extra year, until they are 9 years old. Rear-facing car seats are required for children under 2 and weighing under 40 pounds, up from the previous age of under 1 and under 20 pounds. Children under 2 who weigh over 40 pounds can use a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat.
Under the new rules, children are now required to use a booster seat for an extra year, until they are 9 years old. Rear-facing car seats are required for children under 2 and weighing under 40 pounds, up from the previous age of under 1 and under 20 pounds. Children under 2 who weigh over 40 pounds can use a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat.
The law also requires children under 18 to be properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint system, up from 16 years old.
The most significant new traffic law of 2025 makes it illegal to use a handheld cellular device while driving.
The penalty for using a handheld device while driving is a $75 fine and two license suspension points for the first offense, with the possibility of having the charge dismissed if the driver could provide proof of having purchased a hands-free accessory. Second-time offenders will receive a $150 fine and three license suspension points, and drivers on their third or more offense within two years will be fined $250 and incur four license suspension points.
Car seat regulations
Several changes have been made to Colorado’s booster seat and car seat regulations following the passage of HB 1055 last session.
Failing to place a child in the proper car seat is a Class B traffic infraction, punishable by up to $100.
Under the new rules, children are now required to use a booster seat for an extra year, until they are 9 years old. Rear-facing car seats are required for children under 2 and weighing under 40 pounds, up from the previous age of under 1 and under 20 pounds. Children under 2 who weigh over 40 pounds can use a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat.
Under the new rules, children are now required to use a booster seat for an extra year, until they are 9 years old. Rear-facing car seats are required for children under 2 and weighing under 40 pounds, up from the previous age of under 1 and under 20 pounds. Children under 2 who weigh over 40 pounds can use a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat.
The law also requires children under 18 to be properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint system, up from 16 years old.
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