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Duty to report accidents in Colorado

class 2 misdemeanor traffic offenseCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Duty to report accidents is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-4-1606. As a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Colorado sets for that offense class. Colorado sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by C.R.S. § 42-4-1606.

What is the penalty for duty to report accidents in Colorado?

Penalties for Duty to report accidents
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison10 days to 90 daysdiscretionaryC.R.S. § 42-4-1701
Fine150 usd to 300 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 42-4-1701

Applies to current.

Common questions about duty to report accidents in Colorado

Is duty to report accidents a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Duty to report accidents is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-4-1606.

What are the penalties for duty to report accidents in Colorado?

As a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, duty to report accidents carries 10 days to 90 days of incarceration and a fine of $150 to $300 under C.R.S. § 42-4-1701 (current).

Which Colorado statute covers duty to report accidents?

Duty to report accidents is governed by C.R.S. § 42-4-1606 (Duty to report accidents).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.