Bill Sponsor
Colorado Senate Bill 35
Session 2026A
Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 26, 2026
Sponsor
Unknown
D. Roberts
First Action
Jan 26, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 25, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
35
State
Colorado
Session
2026A
Sponsorship by Party
Unknown
D. Roberts
Sponsor
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on February 25, 2026
Motion Text
Refer Senate Bill 26-035, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
The bill increases the penalties for illegally overtaking a vehicle on the left in a no-passing zone and clarifies that no-passing zones are indicated by a solid yellow line or line pavement markings. The bill requires the Colorado department of transportation to prioritize installing signage on roadways with increased incidents of illegal overtaking on the left.The bill increases the penalties for multiple speeding violations within a one-year, 2-year, or 5-year period. The bill requires that drivers who have multiple speeding violations within a one-year, 2-year, or 5-year period receive a summons and complaint upon committing their violation instead of a penalty assessment notice.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Text (1)
Documents (4)
Actions (2)
02/25/2026
Senate
Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations
01/26/2026
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
Sources
Record Created
Jan 27, 2026 4:49:29 AM
Record Updated
Feb 26, 2026 9:07:37 PM