Colorado criminal charge
Obstructing highway or other passageway in Colorado
Obstructing highway or other passageway is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-9-107. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-9-107.
What is the penalty for obstructing highway or other passageway in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (Obstructing highway or passageway (general) — Default classification for an offense under this section not involving a funeral or funeral procession.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to $300 (Obstructing highway or passageway (general) — Default classification for an offense under this section not involving a funeral or funeral procession.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (Obstructing funeral entrance/exit or funeral procession — Applies when a person knowingly obstructs the entrance into or exit from a funeral or funeral site, or knowingly obstructs a highway or passageway where a funeral procession is taking place.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Obstructing funeral entrance/exit or funeral procession — Applies when a person knowingly obstructs the entrance into or exit from a funeral or funeral site, or knowingly obstructs a highway or passageway where a funeral procession is taking place.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
How is obstructing highway or other passageway classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstructing highway or passageway (general) | Petty Offense | Default classification for an offense under this section not involving a funeral or funeral procession. | 18-9-107(3) |
| Obstructing funeral entrance/exit or funeral procession | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when a person knowingly obstructs the entrance into or exit from a funeral or funeral site, or knowingly obstructs a highway or passageway where a funeral procession is taking place. | 18-9-107(3) |
Common questions about obstructing highway or other passageway in Colorado
Is obstructing highway or other passageway a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: obstructing highway or other passageway ranges from a Petty Offense to a Class 2 Misdemeanor in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-9-107.
Obstructing highway or passageway (general): Petty Offense (C.R.S. § 18-9-107(3)) · Obstructing funeral entrance/exit or funeral procession: Class 2 Misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-9-107(3))
What are the penalties for obstructing highway or other passageway in Colorado?
Penalties for obstructing highway or other passageway in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a Petty Offense up to a Class 2 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers obstructing highway or other passageway?
Obstructing highway or other passageway is governed by C.R.S. § 18-9-107 (Obstructing highway or other passageway).
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.