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Mon Apr 23rd, 2012, 11:05 AM
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/asp/amaccess/laws/result.asp?state=CO
Road
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; C.R.S. 42-4-1502 (http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=)
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants
Eye Protection Required by law
Daytime Use of Headlight Modulating headlight permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108 (http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=49&PART=571&SECTION=108&YEAR=2000&TYPE=PDF)
Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction None
Helmet Speakers No restrictions
Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) One required by law; C.R.S. 42-4-226 (http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=)
Radar Detector No Restriction
Turn Signals Not required
Muffler Required.
Maximum Sound Level 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).
State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/15)
Handlebar Height No Restrictions
Rider-Education Waiver Skill & Knowledge Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States Yes
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane Yes; C.R.S. 42-4-1503 (http://www2.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll/Infobase4/63d1b/64e90/64e92/65fed/66007?f=templates&fn=document-frame.htm&2.0&t=document-frame.htm&tc=contents.htm&fc=toc&q=42-4-1503&x=Advanced&2.0#LPHit1) 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 No; C.R.S. 42-4-1503 (http://www2.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll/Infobase4/63d1b/64e90/64e92/65fed/66007?f=templates&fn=document-frame.htm&2.0&t=document-frame.htm&tc=contents.htm&fc=toc&q=42-4-1503&x=Advanced&2.0#LPHit1) (2) 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.
Lemon Law Coverage No.
Road
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; C.R.S. 42-4-1502 (http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=)
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants
Eye Protection Required by law
Daytime Use of Headlight Modulating headlight permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108 (http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=49&PART=571&SECTION=108&YEAR=2000&TYPE=PDF)
Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction None
Helmet Speakers No restrictions
Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law - random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) One required by law; C.R.S. 42-4-226 (http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=)
Radar Detector No Restriction
Turn Signals Not required
Muffler Required.
Maximum Sound Level 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).
State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/15)
Handlebar Height No Restrictions
Rider-Education Waiver Skill & Knowledge Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes
Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States Yes
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane Yes; C.R.S. 42-4-1503 (http://www2.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll/Infobase4/63d1b/64e90/64e92/65fed/66007?f=templates&fn=document-frame.htm&2.0&t=document-frame.htm&tc=contents.htm&fc=toc&q=42-4-1503&x=Advanced&2.0#LPHit1) 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 No; C.R.S. 42-4-1503 (http://www2.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll/Infobase4/63d1b/64e90/64e92/65fed/66007?f=templates&fn=document-frame.htm&2.0&t=document-frame.htm&tc=contents.htm&fc=toc&q=42-4-1503&x=Advanced&2.0#LPHit1) (2) 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.
Lemon Law Coverage No.