Full question:
Under the laws of Colorado, will I be held liable for using the cellular phone while driving?
- Category: Automobiles
- Subcategory: Traffic Laws
- Date:
- State: Colorado
Answer:
In Colorado, there is no prohibition on hand held use of cell phones while driving. Starting from 12/01/2009, drivers younger than 18 years cannot use the cell phones while driving. There is no ban on use of cell phones by school bus drivers. Effective 12/01/2009, texting while driving is prohibited for all drivers.
The consistency of increased crash risk between hands-free and hand held cell phone use is at odds with legislation that prohibits hand held cell phone use but allows hands-free. In the United States, hands free use of a cell phone while driving is not prohibited in any state. Since dialing buttons on a cell phone is more distracting than talking on a cell phone, hands-free devices that offer voice-dialing may reduce the risk of accidents to a limited extent.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
