Staff Publications
Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book
The Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on the state's motor vehicle laws.
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Issue Briefs
Vehicle Towing and Booting (23-01)
This issue brief provides an overview of Colorado laws and regulations related to motor vehicle towing and immobilization with the use of boots.
Final/Annual Reports
2022 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report
This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, C.R.S. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation on the development of the state transportation system, and to provide legislative oversight of and input into such...
Staff Publications
Transportation Handbook (2022)
Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...
Staff Publications
Colorado Grant Funding through IIJA and IRA
This memorandum describes the programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act that may provide formula or competitive grants to Colorado.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Transportation & Motor Vehicles Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to transportation funding, motor vehicles, other modes of transportation, and traffic offenses.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Low-Emitting Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles Used in Interstate Commerce Exemptions
Report No. 2022-TE29
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Innovative Cars and Trucks Credits
Report No. 2022-TE34
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Credit for Purchase of Uniquely Valuable Motor Vehicle Registration Numbers
Report No. 2022-TE10
Final/Annual Reports
2021 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Staff Publications
Summary Report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee
Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Transportation Legislation
While the General Assembly heard a number of transportation bills during the 2021 legislative session, this summary focuses on Senate Bill 21‑260, which provides for changes to the organization and funding of...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Mass Transit and Ridesharing Expenses Deduction
Report No. 2021-TE7
Staff Publications
Transportation Handbook (2020)
Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...
Staff Publications
Regional Transportation District Overview
This memorandum provides information on the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Transportation Legislation 2020
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to transportation funding, commercial vehicles, motor vehicles, and other transportation issues.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Commercial Trucks and Trailers Licensed Out-of-State and Nonresident Motor Vehicle Exemptions
Report No. 2020-TE18
Staff Publications
Regional Transportation District Overview
This memorandum provides information on the Regional Transportation District (RTD). Information regarding RTD’s statutory history, authority, board, budget, and service area is included below.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Enterprise Zones Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE9
01/21/2020
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Issue Briefs
The Specific Ownership Tax (20-01)
In place of property taxes, Colorado citizens pay the specific ownership tax (SOT) on their vehicles. This issue brief provides an overview of the SOT, describes how the SOT is calculated, lists the SOT exemptions, and describes its collection and distribution.
Issue Briefs
Regulation of Motor Vehicle Sales (19-22)
In the United States, one of the largest purchases a person makes besides a home is a motor vehicle. To protect consumers and promote trust in the motor vehicle industry, states and the federal government regulate the manufacturing, safety, and sale of motor vehicles. This issue brief...
12/18/2019
Business & Economic Development
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
2019 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Staff Publications
Colorado's Transportation System (2019)
Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...
Staff Publications
Transportation Legislation Review Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Staff Publications
Electric Vehicles in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.