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Enforcement in place for new law to automatically fine express lane violators
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CBS Colorado, State

Enforcement in place for new law to automatically fine express lane violators

By Jasmine Arenas | CBS Colorado Effective Jan. 1, drivers who weave in and out of express lanes in Colorado will automatically be ticketed. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is introducing electronic enforcement along US-36, I-70 through Denver, and the I-25 South Gap, using cameras and sensors to monitor toll lanes. This includes areas outside designated zones in Central 70, I-25 South Gap, and the US-36 corridors. During a 30-day grace period, thousands of warnings were issued to drivers who entered and exited express lanes improperly. But as of Jan. 1, violators will be fined. Tim Hoover, a spokesperson for CDOT, says this was created to make the roads safer for drivers. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Will Colorado’s cage-free egg law increase egg prices in the new year?
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CBS Colorado, State

Will Colorado’s cage-free egg law increase egg prices in the new year?

By Olivia Young | CBS Colorado With the new year comes a new law in Colorado requiring all eggs sold in the state to come from a cage-free facility. This change has been in the works for the last couple of years. Today, a carton of a dozen eggs in Colorado costs around $4. Three years ago, the national average was $1.79. Cage-free requirements can increase the cost of eggs, but that impact has probably already hit Coloradans' wallets. The real culprit behind the high egg prices is a nationwide egg shortage. In grocery stores across the country, it's become a familiar sight: empty shelves and high prices for eggs. "A couple of weeks ago, there weren't any eggs on the shelf at all," said Whole Foods shopper Christina Panczyk. "I bought them the other day. I think they were a...
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New state law mandates how you may legally store your personal firearm in a vehicle
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KJCT-TV ABC 8, State

New state law mandates how you may legally store your personal firearm in a vehicle

By Kacie Sinton | KJCT-TV ABC 8 Among several new laws that will kick in on the first of the year is a new law that will mandate how and where you can legally store your guns. It prohibits leaving a handgun in an unattended car unless the gun is also inside a locked container made of a hard material on all sides. If you elect to store your gun inside a container made of a soft material, you will be required to place a locking device on the gun itself. READ THE FULL STORY AT KJCT-TV ABC 8
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From child seats to eggs to cell phones, new laws are going into effect in January
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Fox21, State

From child seats to eggs to cell phones, new laws are going into effect in January

By Samantha Jarpe | Fox 21 News The start of a new year can mean different things for different people. For Coloradans in particular, it means a few new laws that need to be followed. These range from new child safety seat laws to a law banning people from holding cell phones while driving. These laws were mainly passed in the 2024 legislative session, though one major law was passed four years ago in 2020 and will enter its final phase in January. Texting while driving has already been illegal in the state for several years while holding cell phones while driving was only against the law for children under 18. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 21 NEWS
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Drivers will begin to receive fines for weaving in and out of express lanes
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gazette.com, State

Drivers will begin to receive fines for weaving in and out of express lanes

By Natasha Lynn | The Gazette A 30-day grace period for drivers who weave in and out of express lanes on some Colorado highways is coming to an end. Beginning Jan. 1, weaving drivers in express lanes in the Central 70, Interstate 25 South Gap and U.S. 36 corridors will be fined instead of receiving a warning, according to a news release Thursday from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Drivers will be fined $75 if an infraction is paid within 20 days, $150 if paid later. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Colorado drivers must put down cellphones starting January 1
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CBS Colorado, State

Colorado drivers must put down cellphones starting January 1

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado Colorado is taking a step toward reducing distracted driving with a new law that prohibits the use of hand-held mobile devices behind the wheel. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, drivers will be required to use hands-free accessories, such as Bluetooth devices, speakerphones, or dashboard mounts. The Colorado Department of Transportation says 77% of Colorado drivers admitted to using their phones while driving. Texting and driving is already illegal. Skyler McKinley, Regional Director of Public Affairs for AAA, says technology and smartphone addiction have made distracted driving more prevalent than ever. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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New child car seat installation law begins Jan. 1 in Colorado
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CBS Colorado, State

New child car seat installation law begins Jan. 1 in Colorado

By Brian Sherrod | CBS Colorado Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, Colorado parents and guardians will see changes in how you should install your child's car seat in your vehicle. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motor vehicle crashes still remain the leading cause of death for children in the United States. In 2023, 78% of car seats inspected by child passenger safety technicians in Colorado were not being used correctly or were not installed properly. This is according to the Child Passenger Safety Board's National Digital Car Seat Check Form (NDCF) database. This figure is an increase from 2022 when the misuse rate was just under 70%. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Motorist tire chain laws expand in the western area of Colorado
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KJCT-TV ABC 8, State

Motorist tire chain laws expand in the western area of Colorado

By Jeffrey Hinkle | KJCT-TV ABC 8 From September 1 to May 31, all commercial drivers around Colorado highways are required to carry chains. From the Utah border, all the way up until you reach Morrison right outside of Denver, commercial truck drivers must carry chains in case of snow. “That law in the past, started at the mountain passes and this year we’ve expanded that to include further western areas on some highways to include I-70 to the Utah border right here behind me,” said Captain Matt Ozanic from the Colorado State Patrol. “The reason for these changes is quite simple. We want to make sure that our professional drivers have access to the resources they need. Before they get to those mountain. Passes and before they potentially get stuck without the chains at that point....
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