Colorado criminal charge
Use of earphones while driving in Colorado
Use of earphones while driving is a traffic infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-4-1411. 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. § 42-4-1411.
Common questions about use of earphones while driving in Colorado
Is use of earphones while driving a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Use of earphones while driving is a traffic infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-4-1411.
Which Colorado statute covers use of earphones while driving?
Use of earphones while driving is governed by C.R.S. § 42-4-1411 (Use of earphones while driving).
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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.