CO HB1162

Driving with a license restrained for an outstanding judgment becomes a Class A traffic infraction with a mandatory 3-point penalty instead of a misdemeanor charge.

Municipalities may enforce this violation in municipal court and cannot waive or reduce the 3-point penalty.

Driving with a license restrained for other reasons (DUI, suspension, revocation) remains a misdemeanor with possible jail time up to 6 months and fines up to $500.

The Department of Revenue receives $108,000 for the 2017-18 fiscal year to support DMV IT system (DRIVES) upgrades to implement the changes.

The act takes effect August 9, 2017, and applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date unless subject to referendum petition requiring voter approval in November 2018.