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Colorado hands-free driving law taking effect in the new year

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(The Center Square) – A new, hands-free driving law will take effect in 
Colorado at the start of the new year.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, Colorado drivers will no longer be allowed to 
use a mobile electronic device while driving unless they use it via hands-
free accessories.

"This new legislation is a crucial step toward making Colorado's roads 
safer for everyone," Shoshana Lew, executive director of CDOT, said in a 
news release. "By encouraging drivers to focus solely on the task of 
driving, we can reduce the number of distracted driving incidents and 
prevent crashes that often come with such behavior. This law aligns with 
best practices from across the nation and reflects our commitment to 
protecting all road users, whether in a vehicle, on a bike, or walking."

Colorado has a law against texting and driving, but this new law expands 
the rule to include manually using a phone or any other mobile device for 
a phone call or any other reason.

First-time offenders will face a $75 fine and two license suspension 
points, while repeat offenders will face stiffer penalties.

The law offers some exemptions. Those include, "reporting emergencies, 
utility workers, code enforcement officers, animal protection officers, 
first responders and individuals in parked vehicles," according to the 
Colorado Department of Transportation.

Additionally, people driving a commercial vehicle with a commercial 
driver's license are exempt from the law.

The Colorado Department of Transportation says many car crashes are 
preventable, and mitigating distracted driving is one way to reduce 
instances of it.

"For a long time, troopers have been able to detect when someone is 
driving distracted by a vehicle weaving between lanes, delayed starts at 
stop signs and lights, not to mention seeing a phone or other device in a 
driver's hand," Col. Matthew Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol, 
said in the release. "This legislation allows us to address risky and 
careless behaviors in a proactive way to increase the safety of all 
roadway users."

Here are the hands-free devices the Colorado Department of Transportation 
says the new law will permit:

Dashboard/Phone Mounts: These secure your phone in a visible but safe 
position, enabling the use of navigation or hands-free calls without 
holding the device.

Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: Built-in or aftermarket systems that integrate 
your smartphone with your vehicle's display, allowing you to control your 
phone through voice commands or your car's interface.

Built-in Car Speaker Systems: Many cars come equipped with Bluetooth-
enabled speaker systems that allow hands-free communication and audio 
navigation. If your car does not have Bluetooth, there are plug-in devices 
for purchase that enable the feature through your vehicle's existing 
stereo system.

Governor Jared Polis signed this policy into law in June 2024. The 
legislation, Senate Bill 65, passed in both chambers with overwhelming 
bipartisan support.

When this law takes effect, 30 states will have bans on using hand-held 
devices while driving.

https://www.thecentersquare.com/colorado/article_60ef9422-b72d-11ef-96f1-
07c9b7ac6072.html

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