Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: Where
do I call for road and weather conditions?
A:
The
Colorado Road and Weather Conditions telephone lines are as follows:
511 from anywhere within the state or 303-639-1111 nationwide.
Q:
Where can I find road and weather conditions for the surrounding
states?
A: Click
here for Road
Condition Telephone Numbers and
Transportation Department Websites for surrounding states.
Q:
Where do I get my driver’s license renewed or vehicle registered?
A: Driver’s
licensing/vehicle registration is a function of the Colorado
Department of Revenue, Department of Motor Vehicles.
Q: How do I apply
for a job with CDOT?
A: Information
on CDOT job opportunities can be found by visiting the State
of Colorado web site, or if you have a specific question,
please e-mail us.
Q:
How do I find out more about CDOT's organization?
A: Visit our
About
CDOT web page for more information.
Q: How can I get a
Colorado state highway map?
A: To request
a map, you can e-mail
us or send your request to Colorado Department of Transportation,
4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Room
277, Denver, CO 80222. The maps are free of charge.
Q:
Where can I find information on the E-470 Tollroad?
A: E-470 is
not a Colorado state highway and is instead managed by the E-470
Public Highway Authority.
Q: How do I get
oversized/overweight permits?
A: You can
visit CDOT’s Permit Section
or call toll-free within Colorado (800)350-3765. If you’re out-of-state
or in the Denver metro area call (303)757-9539.
Q: Where do I get
a DOT number for my commercial truck?
A: If your business
will operate within Colorado only, you can visit the Colorado
State Patrol website or call them at (303)273-1875 for an
application. If your business will operate interstate, you
need to contact the Federal Highway Administration Motor Carrier
Office at (720)963-3130.
Q: Where can I
find information on commercial vehicles or trucking regulations?
A: The Colorado
Motor Carriers Association web site has important information
on safety training, vehicle inspections, and driver paper work.
Q: Where do I
find bus/light rail routes and scheduling for the Denver Metropolitan Area?
A: Information on
routes, scheduling, and prices can be found at the Regional
Transportation District's (RTD) website.
Q: Where
do I find information on the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and Express Lanes?
A: Information
regarding location, times, and restrictions in the HOV lanes is
available in a brochure put together by CDOT available on our
On-Line Brochures
page. Click here for I-25 Express Lane Information.
Q:
How do I find out information on state highway corridor studies
that are going on for future construction projects?
A: Information
is available on our Corridor
Studies web page.
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