08/16/2026
Thanks for sharing Weld County Sheriff's Office. Colorado drivers please be aware of these changes. Slow down and pay attention!
One New Colorado Traffic Safety Law You Should Know About
Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties: Senate Bill 26-035
Became a law: Aug. 12, 2026
What you need to know: The act increases the penalties for improperly passing a vehicle in a no-passing zone marked by a solid yellow line or line pavement markings to a 6-point violation.
The act increases the points assessed to the violators driver’s license for numerous speeding violations within a one-year, 2-year, or 5-year period for driving:
20 miles per hour or more over the reasonable or prudent speed limit or driving over the 75 miles per hour speed limit.
It requires drivers driving a vehicle 100 miles per hour or greater to be assessed 4 additional points to their driver’s license. Learn more about license point suspensions from the Colorado Department of Revenue.
It requires drivers that receive multiple speeding violations within a one-year, 2-year, or 5-year period to receive a summons and complaint, which is a ticket requiring a court appearance, upon committing the violation.
The act increases the fines for violating hazardous-materials transport by motor vehicle rules to $500 for a first-time offense and $500 to $1,000 fine range for a second, or subsequent violation.
Please slow down, be conscious of your speeds, and follow the posted roadway markings-it protects everyone on the road.
