Colorado Laws
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Is Jaywalking Illegal in Colorado? Crossing Rules and Fines (2026)
Colorado pedestrians crossing outside a crosswalk must yield to all vehicles (C.R.S. 42-4-803). A violation is a class B traffic infraction listed at $15 plus $6.
Is Kratom Legal in Colorado? (2026 Law)
Kratom is not listed in Colorado's drug schedules, but sales are regulated: age 21, a 7-OH cap, label rules and bans on vape and candy products. See the penalties.
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Colorado? Filtering Rules (2026)
Colorado bans lane splitting but lets two-wheeled motorcycles filter past stopped traffic at 15 mph or less under C.R.S. 42-4-1503 until September 1, 2027.
Is Reckless Driving a Misdemeanor in Colorado? Penalties and Points
Colorado reckless driving (C.R.S. 42-4-1401) is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense: 10 days or $150 minimum, up to 90 days or $300, and 8 license points.
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Legal Separation in Colorado: Requirements, Orders and Conversion
Colorado allows legal separation under C.R.S. 14-10-106. Learn the 91-day residency rule, what the court can order, and how to convert to divorce after 182 days.
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Medical Malpractice Laws in Colorado (2026): Deadlines & Caps
Colorado medical malpractice in 2026: the 2-year deadline and 3-year repose (C.R.S. 13-80-102.5), the new HB24-1472 damage caps, and the certificate of review.
Motorcycle Accident Laws in Colorado (2026): Deadlines & Helmets
Colorado motorcycle accident law: the 3-year deadline to sue, the 50% modified comparative fault rule, the under-18 helmet law, and new lane filtering.
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Truck Accident Laws in Colorado (2026): Deadlines & Liability
Colorado allows 3 years to file a truck-accident injury claim, 2 for wrongful death. It uses a modified comparative-fault 50% bar, plus federal FMCSA rules.
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Weird Laws in Colorado: Which Are Still on the Books?
Sunday car sales, rain barrels, porch couches, snowballs, dandelions: 5 famous weird Colorado laws checked against state law and city codes.
What Is the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)?
Colorado Privacy Act (2023): 5 consumer rights, mandatory GPC opt-out, up to $20,000/violation. Learn who it covers, 2025-26 amendments, and enforcement rules.
Wrongful Termination in Colorado (2026): Laws, Deadlines, How to File
Colorado wrongful termination law: CADA covers employers of any size, the 300-day CCRD charge deadline, damages caps, and public-policy and off-duty conduct claims.