Traffic tickets in Colorado

Colorado handles traffic violations through municipal and county courts and uses a point system administered by the DMV. Some eligible drivers reduce penalties through court options or driving courses.

License points

Colorado assigns points for moving violations, and accumulating points within set periods can lead to a license suspension, with lower thresholds for younger drivers. The exact points depend on the offense, so check official DMV resources.

Ways to reduce or dismiss a ticket

• ✓Requesting a hearing or trial to contest the citation
• ✓Negotiating a plea in eligible cases
• ✓Defensive driving / driver improvement courses where applicable
• ✓Administrative protest and hearing for city parking citations

Deadlines

Respond by the deadline printed on your citation. Missing it can lead to added penalties or a default judgment, so contact the court named on your ticket promptly if you need to contest or get more time.

Colorado cities