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Permitting unauthorized minor to drive in Colorado

traffic infractionCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Permitting unauthorized minor to drive is a traffic infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-2-139. As a traffic infraction, 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. § 42-2-139.

Common questions about permitting unauthorized minor to drive in Colorado

Is permitting unauthorized minor to drive a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Permitting unauthorized minor to drive is a traffic infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-2-139.

Which Colorado statute covers permitting unauthorized minor to drive?

Permitting unauthorized minor to drive is governed by C.R.S. § 42-2-139 (Permitting unauthorized minor to drive).

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.