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Violation in Colorado

traffic infractionCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Violation is a traffic infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-2-142. 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. § 42-2-142.

Common questions about violation in Colorado

Is violation a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Violation is a traffic infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-2-142.

Which Colorado statute covers violation?

Violation is governed by C.R.S. § 42-2-142 (Violation - penalty).

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.