New Colorado Motorcycle Law Goes Into Effect During Deadliest Time of Year for Crashes A significant change is coming to Colorado's driving laws with the legalization of motorcycle lane filtering. This new law takes effect during what the Colorado State Patrol calls the "100 deadliest days of summer," the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which sees an increase in traffic crashes and fatalities. Through July 16, state troopers...

Denver Police Shift Focus From Minor Traffic Stops to Public Safety The Denver Police Department (DPD) is revamping its approach to traffic enforcement. In a new policy implemented on May 1st, officers will prioritize violations that pose a greater threat to safety, like speeding or reckless driving. This means less emphasis on pulling over drivers for minor infractions such as a single broken headlight or expired tags. The aim? Freeing...

Colorado riders rejoice! A new law signed this week allows motorcycles to weave between lanes of stopped cars in traffic jams. But before you fire up your engine and celebrate, let's pump the brakes for a second. Safety Concerns Take Center Stage Proponents of the law cite studies showing lane filtering can be safer for motorcyclists. Opponents, however, worry about the potential for increased accidents as motorcycles dart between stopped...

Uh Oh! Drivers on Colorado's Highway 60 Report Getting Hit by Objects Yikes! Imagine cruising down the highway and suddenly getting smacked by something? That's exactly what happened to multiple drivers on Highway 60 near Johnstown, Colorado, on Thursday night. Itzel Gierach and her husband were heading home when a loud bang shattered their windshield. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, but their car definitely took a hit. "We didn't see what...