Statewide News

News releases are posted chronologically, beginning with the most recent.
Title Publication date
First Click It or Ticket enforcement period of the year begins Monday Apr 03, 2026 02:40 PM
Colorado’s hands-free law linked to 4.7% drop in distracted driving, preventing 600 crashes statewide Mar 31, 2026 11:54 AM
Fines for speeding on I-25 between Mead and Berthoud begin April 2 Mar 19, 2026 04:40 PM
CDOT ramps up roadside fire mitigation efforts ahead of high-risk 2026 fire season Mar 18, 2026 03:50 PM
Pedestrian fatalities on the rise in Colorado Mar 13, 2026 10:20 AM
St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement period begins today Mar 12, 2026 12:45 PM
CDOT emphasizes the importance of winter-safe tires ahead of Presidents Day travel Feb 13, 2026 02:00 PM
Cañon City stop added to Bustang Outrider route Feb 13, 2026 10:25 AM
El Paso, Weld, Denver and Adams counties had highest number of impairment traffic fatalities in 2025 Feb 11, 2026 04:00 PM
Super Bowl Weekend DUI enforcement begins today Feb 05, 2026 10:20 AM
Warm weather coincides with increase in traffic deaths in 2025 Jan 23, 2026 03:20 PM
Early CDOT data says 234 traffic deaths involved an impaired driver last year Jan 07, 2026 01:25 PM
Civil penalties for speed violations on Colorado Highway 119 begin today Jan 07, 2026 09:20 AM
Civil penalties for speed violations on Colorado Highway 119 to begin Jan. 12 Dec 29, 2025 11:50 AM
Colorado expected to surpass 16,000 DUI arrests by the end of the year Dec 23, 2025 10:20 AM
CDOT warns travelers to anticipate heavy holiday traffic statewide Dec 22, 2025 03:05 PM
Impaired driving-related fatalities are down 22% since 2022 Dec 10, 2025 02:15 PM
Winter storm to impact mountain roadways Dec 05, 2025 12:35 PM
Slick roads likely as brunt of the snow storm is over Dec 03, 2025 04:10 PM
Early season snow could mean slick roads for Wednesday’s Front Range commutes Dec 02, 2025 01:05 PM
CDOT Tribute to Senator Faith Winter Dec 01, 2025 10:45 AM
CDOT urges safe, prepared travel ahead of Thanksgiving holiday and winter driving season Nov 24, 2025 03:15 PM
CDOT, CSP and safety partners share new Traction Law requirements, winter driving preparedness tips Nov 20, 2025 01:30 PM
Colorado reports 184 impaired-driving deaths this year as Thanksgiving DUI crackdown begins Nov 19, 2025 02:40 PM
Heroes on the highway: Keeping crash responders safe starts with you Nov 18, 2025 01:45 PM
Indulging in “boos” this Halloweekend? CDOT says to plan a sober ride home Oct 29, 2025 01:15 PM
1,400 miles, 130 chain stations: Colorado’s “Must Carry Law” Oct 21, 2025 12:00 PM
Reminder, drivers — phone use behind the wheel is illegal in Colorado Oct 15, 2025 01:11 PM
CDOT announces community coalition to boost Pueblo seat belt use Sep 29, 2025 11:45 AM
Colorado’s seat belt usage rate hits 90.7% for first time in state’s history Sep 29, 2025 08:30 AM