Colorado Motorcycle Laws - View All States Motorcycle Laws
We have put together a simple list of the primary Colorado state motorcycle laws to help you when traveling through Colorado on a motorcycle. These Colorado motorcycle laws where confirmed accurate as of the time of publishing and are provided to you as a reference only. For Colorado's complete motorcycle laws, please visit the Colorado state Motor Vehicle website.
| Safety Helmet: | Requires a person under 18 years of age who is an operator of a motorcycle or motorized bicycle or who is a passenger on such vehicles, to wear a protective helmet that is designed according to certain specifications; sets the penalty and surcharge for failing to wear the helmet; sets an additional surcharge for each violation to be deposited in the state Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund. |
| Eye Protection: | Required by law |
| Passenger Age: | No Restrictions |
| Helmet Speakers: | No Restrictions |
| Mirrors: | One required by law |
| Headlight: | Modulating headlight permitted |
| Turn Signals: | Not Required |
| Handlebars: | No Restrictions |
| Muffler: | Required. |
| Noise Restrictions: | Maximum allowable A-weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 ft from center lane of travel, local authorities may adopt following: 1)Manufactured before 1/1/73--88dba at 35mph or less; 90dba at 35 to 55mph; 2) Manufactured after 1/1/73--86dba at 35mph or less; 90dba at 35 to 55 mph (25-12-107. Powers of Local Authorities). |
| Riding Two Abreast in Lane: | Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a traffic lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a traffic lane. This subsection (1) shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane. |
| Lane Splitting: | The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake or pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (3) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. |
| Insurance: |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/15)
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