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(COLORADO) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said Generation Z is the first generation of Coloradans who have grown up in a state where recreational marijuana is legal, so CDOT recently looked into the attitudes and behaviors of the generation in regards to driving high, along with the work it’s doing to reach all […]

New Year’s Eve is coming up and its celebrations are around the corner. Although it’s a time to let loose, here are some tips on how to stay safe. Glenwood Springs Police Chief Joseph Deras...

While Thanksgiving is always on Thursday, many begin the festivities early. But don't get the temptation to drive after you've had a few.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), CSP and 70 local law enforcement agencies will conduct a Halloween DUI enforcement period beginning Oct. 26.

This year, pedestrian fatalities are on track to reach an all-time high for the state. This Pedestrian Safety Month, CDOT is urging all roadway users to drive, walk and ride with care. October through December historically have the most pedestrian fatalities in Colorado, largely due to the shorter days and longer nights. Pedestrians are especially […]

More than 16,000 teens between the ages of 15 and 19 have been involved in car crashes in 2023 in Colorado -- an average of 57 per day. More concerning is an increase in fatalities among teens and victims of teen drivers.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is launching a statewide seat belt campaign that will mimic what it’s like for unbelted people during a rollover crash. CDOT previewed the campaign in Pueblo, where seat belt usage rates continue to lag. The recently released 2023 Colorado Statewide Seat-Belt Study found only 74 percent of vehicle occupants in […]

(COLORADO) — From Sept. 14 through Oct. 25, the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol will join forces with local law enforcement agencies for the Fall Festivals DUI enforcement period. Spanning 41 days, this is the longest enforcement period of the year and will bring an increased presence of DUI patrols across the […]

The Colorado Department of Transportation is sounding the alarm about teen drivers, over an “alarm trend” in teen driving fatality data. “This year in Colorado, 55 teen drivers have died on the road, up 77% from this time last year,” CDOT stated in a release. “Also concerning is the number of fatal crashes that involve […]

The Colorado Department of Transportation is sounding the alarm about teen drivers, over an “alarm trend” in teen driving fatality data. “This year in Colorado, 55 teen drivers have died on the road, up 77% from this time last year,” CDOT stated in a release. “Also concerning is the number of fatal crashes that involve […]