Colorado’s Hands-Free Law

In Colorado, 42 crashes per day involve a distracted driver. In fact, last year, 71% of Colorado drivers admitted to using their phone while driving. It’s not hard to believe — it seems everywhere you look while on the road, a driver has their eyes and hands on their phone. But thanks to a new Colorado law, that’s changing.

In a significant move to enhance road safety and reduce distracted driving crashes, Colorado implemented a new law this year that prohibits drivers in Colorado from using a mobile electronic device while driving unless they use a hands-free accessory.

If you get caught violating this law, you can have the charge dismissed if you show proof that you’ve purchased a hands-free accessory. Exceptions to the law apply to individuals reporting emergencies, utility workers, code enforcement officers, animal protection officers, first responders and individuals in parked vehicles.

Colorado drivers are encouraged to invest in hands-free accessories such as dashboard mounts and car speakerphone systems to comply with the new law. Learn more at codot.gov/handsfreeco.