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Restricted license in Colorado

traffic infractionCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Restricted license is a traffic infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-2-116. 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. § 42-2-116.

Common questions about restricted license in Colorado

Is restricted license a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Restricted license is a traffic infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-2-116.

Which Colorado statute covers restricted license?

Restricted license is governed by C.R.S. § 42-2-116 (Restricted license).

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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.