SB 35: Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act increases the penalties for improperly passing a vehicle in a no-passing zone and clarifies that no-passing zones are indicated by a solid yellow line or line pavement markings. The act requires the Colorado department of transportation to prioritize installing signage on roadways with increased incidents of crashes resulting from illegal overtaking on the left.     The act increases the points assessed for multiple speeding violations within a one-year, 2-year, or 5-year period for driving 20 miles per hour or more in excess of the reasonable and prudent speed or driving in excess of a 75 miles per hour speed limit and requires drivers driving a vehicle 100 miles per hour or greater be assessed 4 additional points. The act requires that drivers who have multiple speeding violations within a one-year, 2-year, or 5-year period receive a summons and complaint upon committing their violation instead of a penalty assessment notice.     The act increases the fine for violating regulations regarding transporting hazardous materials by motor vehicle to $500 and increases the fine range for a second or subsequent violation to $500 to $1,000.     The act appropriates $30,943 to the Colorado department of revenue from the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 27, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 22, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
3. May 22, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. May 22, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. May 13, 2026Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. May 12, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. May 9, 2026House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
8. May 8, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
9. May 5, 2026House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
10. May 1, 2026House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
11. March 31, 2026House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations
12. March 19, 2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

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