Colorado Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Colorado law does not prohibit driving barefoot. There is no statute or regulation mandating footwear for drivers. Driving barefoot is allowed without restriction or penalty.

Lane splitting is illegal in Colorado. Colorado Revised Statutes §42-4-1004 requires motorcycles to be operated within a single lane, and lane splitting is not authorized. Motorcyclists must follow the same lane rules as other vehicles.

License plate covers are restricted in Colorado. A 2025 law clarified that any cover that distorts angular visibility or alters the color of the plate is illegal, carrying a $100 fine.

Radar detectors are legal for use in private passenger vehicles in Colorado. There is no state law prohibiting possession or use of radar detectors.

Both radar jammers (federally illegal) and laser jammers are illegal in Colorado. There have been no recent legislative changes in Colorado regarding this law.

Right turn on red is legal in Colorado after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. Some cities like Denver are considering restricting right turns on red for safety, but there are no statewide changes in 202...

Studded snow tires are legal year-round in Colorado with no seasonal restrictions. Colorado's law permitting year-round use of studded tires has been in place for many years without significant changes.

Window Tinting is legal in Colorado. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 6 inches. These rules are found in Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-4-237.