Motorcycle Rules and Regulations

Colorado Motorcycle Handbook
Click on this link to take you to the Colorado Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division's motorcycle handbook for basic skills tips and Colorado motorcycle licensing information.

Colorado Motorcycle Laws
The links below provide details from the Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) regarding several laws specifically pertaining to motorcycles.

Definitions 42-1-102

Minimum safety standards for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles 42-4-232

Traffic laws applying to persons operating motorcycles – special permits CRS 42-4-1501

Riding on motorcycles – Protective helmets CRS 42-4-1502

Operating motorcycles on roadways and for traffic CRS 42-4-1503

Clinging to other vehicles CRS 42-4-1504

MOST Rules and Regulations Click here for detailed information regarding Colorado 's Motorcycle Operator Safety Training certification process, eligibility and definitions.

Motorcycle Safety Information

Road Conditions (http://www.cotrip.org)
Click here to check current road conditions and highway construction zones before heading out for your ride. Or you can dial 511 or 303-639-1111 for recorded updates.

Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)
Click on this link to obtain information on rider training, licensing, current events, breaking news stories, as well as the most current research findings on motorcycle safety.

American Motorcycle Association (AMA)
The AMA focuses on rights, riding, and racing through its government relations work, by sanctioning road and off-road riding activities and overseeing professional and amateur racing events.

State and Federal Organizations

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Click here to learn more about national motorcycle safety initiatives, available publications, best practices and for a compendium of motorcycle articles.