HB 18-1439 Summary

• Prohibits vehicle owners from displaying signs stating that the owner or driver is not liable for damage or injury caused by items blowing, dropping, shifting, leaking, falling out, or escaping from the vehicle.

• Creates a new offense under Colorado Revised Statutes section 42-4-1407.3 classified as a class B traffic offense.

• Establishes a penalty of $100 and a surcharge of $30 for violation of the prohibition.

• Takes effect September 1, 2018, subject to voter approval if a referendum petition is filed within 90 days after the general assembly adjourns.

• Applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date.