distracted driving
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Colorado Supreme Court says Boulder officer acted reasonably in asking driver to take blood test
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The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday agreed a Boulder police officer acted reasonably when he asked a driver who crashed into and severely injured another man to take a blood test, then gave him substantial time to discuss it with his mother. Eli Allan White was driving an unfamiliar Tesla and was preoccupied with the…
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House kills bill to ban talking on hand-held cellphones while driving
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Inaction from the state House killed a bill that aimed to ban adults from talking on cellphones while driving, except when using a hands-free accessory like a Bluetooth headset. Though Senate Bill 175 passed the Senate in a 24-10 vote in April and passed the House Transportation Committee in a 12-1 vote on May 2,…
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Colorado Senate passes ban of talking on hand-held cellphones while driving
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The Colorado Senate approved legislation Monday seeking to ban adults from talking on cellphones while driving, except when using a hands-free accessory like a Bluetooth headset. Under current law, adult drivers are allowed to use cellphones for calls but they cannot text or browse the internet. If passed, Senate Bill 175 would prohibit all hand-held…
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Colorado panel advances bill to ban talking on hand-held cellphones while driving
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A Colorado panel unanimously advanced legislation Tuesday to ban adults from talking on cellphones while driving, except for when using a hands-free accessory, such as a Bluetooth headset. Under current law, adult drivers are allowed to use cellphones for calls but they cannot text or browse the internet. If passed, Senate Bill 175 would prohibit…
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Colorado bill aims to ban talking on cellphones while driving, unless hands-free
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A bill introduced to the Colorado legislature Friday seeks to ban adults from talking on cellphones while driving, except for when using a hands-free accessory like a Bluetooth headset. Under current law, adult drivers are allowed to use cellphones for calls but cannot text or browse the internet. If passed, Senate Bill 175 would prohibit…
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Denver teen hit in crosswalk helps CDOT launch pedestrian safety campaign
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A Denver teenager joined forces with the Colorado Department of Transportation to spread awareness of pedestrian safety among Colorado drivers after he was hit in January. Cade Arvin, 15, was hit by a driver in early January while he was walking on a crosswalk across Colfax Avenue and hopes sharing his experience can help save…
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Bill restricting Colorado cellphone use while driving is on hold
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The Colorado state Senate Transportation & Energy Committee on Thursday delayed action on a bill that would require drivers to either use a mounted device for holding mobile phones or keep both hands on the steering wheel. Senate Bill 12 is sponsored by Senate President Pro tem Lois Court of Denver, and 2019 marks her…
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As Colorado traffic fatalities are on the rise, study shows texting can make crashes eight times more likely
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Texting while driving can increase chances of a crash by as much as eight times, according to a comprehensive study released this week by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety – a higher risk than many realize, the automobile association’s Colorado spokesman said. “Deep down, I think everybody appreciates just how dangerous it can be to…
