CO SB246

Eliminates the requirement that peace officers sign summons and complaint documents for traffic violations and replaces it with a requirement to indicate the officer's name and badge number instead.

Removes the option for defendants without a valid Colorado driver's license to execute a written promise to appear in court as a condition of release, leaving only the option to consent to being taken to a mailbox to mail the penalty and surcharges to the Department of Revenue.

Clarifies that defendants with a valid Colorado driver's license are not required to execute a promise to appear on penalty assessment notices or summons and complaint documents.

Repeals section 42-4-1711 concerning compliance with promises to appear in court.

Becomes effective 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 10, 2011), or subject to referendum petition requiring approval by voters at the November 2012 general election.