How to Fight a Distracted Driving Ticket in Colorado
If you got a distracted driving ticket in Colorado, you can usually pay it, contest it in court, or pursue a dismissal/mitigation option. Distracted driving fines in Colorado typically range from about $50 to $300 and may include license points.
How to fight a distracted driving ticket in Colorado, step by step
Decide how to plead
Pleading not guilty preserves your right to contest the distracted driving charge in Colorado and review the evidence against you.
Request the evidence in your case
Ask the court for the officer's notes and any photos, device records, or calibration logs relied on to issue your distracted driving citation — you have a right to review what the case against you is built on.
Know exactly what you're contesting
Distracted driving fines in Colorado typically range from about $50 to $300 and may include license points.
Show up prepared
Arrive early, dress neatly, and bring your documents plus a short, factual statement of your side.
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Start my free court prep →Colorado Distracted Driving ticket — frequently asked questions
Is texting and driving illegal in Colorado?
Texting while driving is illegal in Colorado and is enforced as a primary offense.
Does Colorado require hands-free phone use?
Colorado restricts handheld phone use while driving, with limited exceptions, and enforcement has increased statewide.
What are the distracted driving fines in Colorado?
Distracted driving fines in Colorado typically range from about $50 to $300 and may include license points.
Can I use my phone at a red light in Colorado?
Using a phone while stopped at a red light can still result in a distracted driving citation in Colorado.
Is GPS use allowed while driving in Colorado?
GPS and navigation apps are allowed in Colorado as long as they are used in a hands-free manner.
Zigpon is an educational self-help guide, not a law firm — this is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different; verify details with your court or a licensed attorney before acting.