We are determined to get electronic devices out of the hands of drivers in Colorado. Bikers seem to witness and encounter more of this dangerous behavior than other drivers, and most certainly some of the most injured when distracted driving causes an accident.
Sign the Petition
We support SB20-065 because we believe this law will help make Colorado roads safer for everyone.
If passed, all drivers would be prohibited from using a wireless communication device unless used in a hands-free manner. Navigation systems would be permitted as long as the address information was entered prior to operating the vehicle or in an emergency situation.
If passed, all drivers would be prohibited from doing any of the following with an electronic mobile device:
- Holding the device in the driver’s hand
- Physically supporting the device with the driver’s body
- Watching a video or communicating by video
- Text messaging of any kind
If you believe Colorado should put drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrian safety ahead of operating a device while driving, we urge you to support this bill and sign our petition.
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Motorcycle News From the Capitol
SB20-065: COVID-19 update
While the Colorado legislature is on recess due to COVID-19, it would still be helpful if supporters contacted the House Transportation & Local Gov’t Committee to request their support of SB20-065, Use of Electronic Mobile Devices While Driving. They are currently scheduled to hear the Bill on April 8. We’ll provide updates on the status of the Bill as they become available on the CORD Facebook page and support us while keeping your social distancing by signing our online petition.
Matt Gray, Committee Chair
matt@matthewgray.us
303-866-4667
Tony Exum, Sr.
tony.exum.house@state.co.us
303-866-3069
Terri Carver
terri.carver.house@state.co.us
303-866-2191
Marc Catlin
marc.catlin.house@state.co.us
303-866-2955
Meg Froelich
meg.froelich.house@state.co.us
303-866-2921
Edie Hooton
edie.hooton.house@state.co.us
303-866-2915
Stephen Humphrey
rephumphrey48@yahoo.com
303-866-2943
Jovan Melton
jovan.melton.house@state.co.us
303-866-2919
Alex Valdez
alex.valdez.house@state.co.us
303-866-2925
Donald Valdez
donald.valdez.house@state.co.us
303-866-2916
James Wilson
representativewilson@gmail.com
303-866-2747
Next Hearing for SB20-065: March 18
SB20-065 will be presented to the House Transportation & Local Government Committee on Wed., March 18. The meeting starts at 1:30 pm in the Legislative Services Building (200 E. 14th Avenue, First Floor). Please contact the Committee members below requesting their support of our Bill.
Matt Gray, Committee Chair
matt@matthewgray.us
303-866-4667
Tony Exum, Vice Chair
tony.exum.house@state.co.us
303-866-3069
Terri Carver
terri.carver.house@state.co.us
303-866-2191
Marc Catlin
marc.catlin.house@state.co.us
303-866-2955
Meg Froelich
meg.froelich.house@state.co.us
303-866-2921
Edie Hooton
edie.hooton.house@state.co.us
303-866-2915
Stephen Humphrey
rephumphrey48@yahoo.com
303-866-2943
Jovan Melton
jovan.melton.house@state.co.us
303-866-2919
Alex Valdez
alex.valdez.house@state.co.us
303-866-2925
Donald Valdez
donald.valdez.house@state.co.us
303-866-2916
James Wilson
representativewilson@gmail.com
303-866-2747
SB19-012 Passed the Senate
SB19-012 made it through the Senate today — Next, the bill will be assigned to a Committee which has yet to be announced. Stay tuned – the bill is still alive!
First Hearing: SB20-065 Passes Unanimously
It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Limit Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving bill passed it’s first hearing at the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee meeting today. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting to show support as well as those of you who signed our online petition!
We still have a long way to go. The next step is presenting the bill to the Senate Appropriations Committee. We will announce that meeting date as soon as we hear. Until then, if you haven’t already, please sign our online petition here.
The Hands-Free Bill Was Killed
The Hands-Free Bill Was Killed. It is with supreme frustration that I share this news: The Hands-Free Bill was killed by the House Judiciary Committee. This means that we have to wait for next year’s legislative session to start over again. And believe me: I will. Sign up for the Rider Justice newsletter at the bottom of this page to stay informed about our efforts in the 2019-20 legislative session.