Colorado Revised Statute § 42-4-1401
The “Colorado Code” refers to the set of laws that are enforced in the state of Colorado. Reckless driving is a criminal offense in Colorado that is covered by the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) § 42-4-1401.
According to the statute, reckless driving occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers the safety of others or property. This can include driving at an excessive speed, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving aggressively, or engaging in other dangerous driving behaviors.
The penalties for reckless driving in Colorado can vary depending on the circumstances of the offense. In general, a first offense of reckless driving is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $300. If the reckless driving causes injury to another person, the offense may be charged as a felony, which can result in much more severe penalties.
Additionally, a conviction for reckless driving in Colorado can result in points being added to the driver’s license, which can lead to higher insurance premiums and potential license suspension or revocation. It’s important for drivers in Colorado to operate their vehicles safely and follow all traffic laws to avoid being charged with reckless driving.
You can see the full code here, current through 2022 Legislative Session and 11/8/2022 Election:
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-1401
(1) A person who drives a motor vehicle, bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, electric scooter, or low-power scooter in such a manner as to indicate either a wanton or a willful disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. A person convicted of reckless driving of a bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, or electric scooter is not subject to section 42-2-127.(2) Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense. Upon a second or subsequent conviction, such person shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than ten days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
C.R.S. § 42-4-1401Amended by 2019 Ch. 271,§ 11, eff. 5/23/2019.L. 94: Entire title amended with relocations, p. 2392, § 1, effective January 1, 1995. L. 2009: (1) amended, (HB 09-1026), ch. 1279, p. 1279, § 57, effective October 1. L. 2019: (1) amended, (HB 19-1221), ch. 2561, p. 2561, § 11, effective May 23.
This section is similar to former § 42-4-1203 as it existed prior to 1994, and the former § 42-4-1401 was relocated to § 42-4-1601.
For operating a vehicle in a reckless manner while eluding a peace officer, see § 18-9-116.5; for provision that the operation of vehicles and the movement of pedestrians pursuant to this section apply upon streets and highways and elsewhere throughout the state, see § 42-4-103(2)(b).