Updated September 2026. This article replaces legal information first posted in 2014.
Colorado’s rules on mobile-device use while driving have changed. Effective January 1, 2025, Colorado generally prohibits a driver from holding or manually using a mobile electronic device while driving. Hands-free use is permitted, and the law includes specific exceptions. See the Colorado Department of Transportation’s hands-free guidance.
Received a mobile-device citation?
Read the ticket carefully and note the alleged offense, court or payment instructions, and any response deadline. The facts of the citation, your driving record, and your license type may matter. Do not assume that paying or contesting a ticket has the same consequences in every situation.
Talk with an attorney about your options
The Law Office of Ike Lucero, Jr. focuses on traffic and driving-related matters. If you want to discuss a Colorado mobile-device citation, request an appointment. Consultations are by appointment only. Please do not send confidential information before an attorney-client relationship is established.
This page provides general information, not legal advice, and does not guarantee any outcome.
