COLORADO POST TITLE 42 (TRAFFIC CODE) WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.

(42-1-102) (17.5) COMMERICAL VEHICLE A vehicle used to transport cargo or passengers for profit, hire, or otherwise to further the purposes of a business or commercial enterprise. (42-1-102) (27) DRIVER every person, including a minor driver under the age of twenty-one years, who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle (42-1-102) (43) HIGHWAY the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel or the entire width of every way declared to be a public highway by any law of this state (42-1-102) (48.5) LOW-POWER SCOOTER A self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for use on the roadways with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, no manual clutch, and either of the following: Cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic meters A wattage not exceeding 4,476 (42-1-102) (48.6) LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC VEHICLE A vehicle that: Is self-propelled utilizing electricity as primary propulsion Has at least 3 wheels in contact with the ground Does not use handlebars to steer (42-1-102) (58) MOTOR VEHICLE Any self-propelled vehicle that is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and that is generally and commonly used to transport persons and property over the public highways or a low-speed electric vehicle; except that the term does not include electrical assisted bicycles, electric scooters, low-power scooters except as provided in subsection (58)(b) of this section, wheelchairs, or vehicles moved solely by human power; (42-1-102) (64) OFFICIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES All signs, signals, markings, and devices, not inconsistent with this title, placed or displayed by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic (42-1-102) (65) OFFICIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed. (42-1-102) (68) PEDESTRIAN any person afoot or any person using a wheelchair (42-1-102) (81) RESIDENT any person who owns or operates any business in this state or any person who has resided within this state continuously for a period of ninety days or has obtained gainful employment within this state, whichever shall occur first. (42-1-102) (85) ROADWAY that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, excluding: the sidewalk, berm, or shoulder (42-1-102) (88) SCHOOL BUS a motor vehicle that is designed and used specifically for the transportation of school children to or from a public or private school or a school-related activity, whether the activity occurs within or without the territorial limits of any district and whether or not the activity occurs during school hours 42-2-101 Licenses for Drivers Required No person shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has been issued a currently valid driver's or minor driver's license or an instruction permit 42-2-115 License, permit, or ID on demand No person who has been issued a driver's license who operates a motor vehicle shall refuse to hand their license to a peace officer (Regarding a violation of articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8) (42-2-119) How long does a person have to provide notice of a new address on a driver's license? A person shall, within 30 days provide notice of the new address. 42-2-136 Unlawful possession or use of license No person shall have in such person's possession a lawfully issued driver's license that is: Falsely altered Fraudulently Obtained Falsely appears to be lawful Issued to another person No person should refuse to surrender their license to the department upon lawful demand 42-2-202 Habitual Offenders - frequency and type of violations 3 or more convictions within 7 years for: DUI, DUI per se, DWAI, Reckless, false affidavit, vehicular assault/homicide/manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide 10 or more convictions within 5 years for: Points assessed (4 or more), (3 or less - equaling 18 or more convictions) 42-2-206 Driving after revocation prohibited (DARP) It is unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle in this state while the revocation of the department prohibiting the operation remains in effect 42-2-138 Driving Under Restraint (DUR) Any person who drives a motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle upon any highway of this state with knowledge that the person's license or privilege to drive, either as a resident or a nonresident, is under restraint for any reason other than conviction of DUI, DUI per se, DWAI, or UDD is guilty of a class A traffic infraction. 42-2-309 Unlawful Acts It is unlawful for any person to: Display a fictitious or falsely altered ID card To alter, reproduce, distribute, resale, or reuse To lend Use another's issued card (42-2-402) COMMERICAL MOTOR VEHICLE A motor vehicle designed or used to transport passengers or property, if the vehicle: has a vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more LBS is designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver is transporting hazardous materials and requires a placard (42-2-404) What are the limitations of obtaining a commercial driver's license? Must be 21 years old to possess a CDL while operating a CMV Not issued if subject to federal disqualification order, regular license is under restraint, or is listed as a security risk If driving solely for intrastate operations age restriction does not apply (18-20) 42-4-409 Unlawful possession or use of a CDL No person shall have in such person's possession a lawfully issued CDL that is: Falsely altered Fraudulently Obtained Falsely appears to be lawful Issued to another person No person should refuse to surrender their CDL to the department upon lawful demand (42-3-102) How long is the period to register a motor vehicle? How long is the grace period? Twelve-month intervals Grace period is 1 month (42-3-103) What are the exemptions to the registration requirement? Newly Purchased: Must be registered within 60 days New Resident: Must register within 90 days Nonresident commuting back and forth: NOT REQUIRED Nonresident Fulltime Student: NOT REQUIRED (42-3-201) What is the distance that license plates should be recognized/readable in the daylight? at least 100 ft (42-3-202) What is the distance from the ground that license plates should be positioned? Horizontal at a height not less than twelve inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of the plate Must be clearly visible (42-3-201) Do all vehicles require that a license plate be attached to the front and the back of the vehicle? No, these vehicles require one plate attached to the back: Motorcycle Autocycle Street Rod Vehicle Trailer Special Mobile Machinery 42-4-107 Obedience to Police Officers No person shall WILLFULLY fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. (42-4-108) What exceptions exist for emergency vehicles when responding to an emergency, suspected violator, or fire alarm? The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may: Park or stand anywhere Pass red lights, stop signals/stop signs (slowing for safety) Speed (If not endangering life or property) Disregard directions of movement or turning directions REQUIRES AUDIBLE OR VISUAL SIGNALS DRIVING WITH DUE REGARD (42-4-109) Can a low-power scooter be ridden on the roadway? Yes, on roadways where it is permitted: The operator is subject to same duties/penalties as a driver Requires a valid DL to drive on roadway (42-4-109.5) What is the speed limit for which a low-speed electric vehicle can be operated on a roadway? May be operated only on a roadway that has a speed limit equal to or less than 35 miles per hour. EXCEPTION: may cross a roadway to get to a