In Morgan County and Kit Carson County, What are the Common Traffic Offenses and Violation Penalty Points Under C.R.S. 42-2-127
In Morgan and Kit Carson County, Common Traffic Offenses and Points for Traffic Tickets are:- Accident – Leaving the Scene 12
- Careless Driving in Fort Morgan or Akron 4
- Using a Cell Phone 1
- Driving Under the Influence per se 12
- DUI – Habitual User 12
- Driving While Ability Impaired 8
- Eluding Police Officer in Washington County Court 12
- Failure to Signal 2
- Improper Passing 4
- Improper Signal 2
- Improper Turn 3
- Insurance – Failure to Maintain or Show Proof Of 4
- License – Driving Without (2nd or Subsequent Offense) 6
- Lights – Failure to Dim or Turn On 2
- Reckless Driving in Greeley Court 8
- School Bus – Failure to Stop For 6
- School Signal – Failure to Stop 6
- Seat Belt – Driver 2
- Seat Belt – Passenger 2
- Speeding – 1-4 mph Over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit 0
- Speeding – 5-9 mph Over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit 1
- Speeding – 10-19 mph Over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit 4
- Speeding – 20-39 mph Over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit 6
- Speeding – 40 mph Over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit in Weld 12
- Traffic Sign or Signal – Failure to Observe 4
- Underage Drinking and Driving (UDD) 4
What is the Colorado License Point System and How Does it Effect Your License
In Colorado, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will add points automatically to your license if you are convicted of a Traffic Offense, and if you accumulate too many points, your license will be suspended. The points limit for minor drivers under 18 years of age, are 6 points in a 12-month period or 7 or more points before they turn 18. For adults 18-21 years old, the accumulation of 9 points inside a 12 month or 12 in a 24 month period can get your driver’s license suspended. For adults over 21 years old, you are limited to 12 points in a 12-month period or 18 points in any 24-month period. When your license is going to be suspended due to Excessive Points Suspension a hearing can be held. At this hearing it is important to have a top traffic attorney to help you get the best outcome. You can learn more about License Point Suspension here.
Why Hire an Experienced Eastern Colorado Traffic Offense Attorney in Washington County, Yuma County and Morgan County, Colorado?
Traffic Offenses or tickets can result in driver’s license suspension or revocation, fines and possibly jail time. Contacting an experienced traffic defense attorney is important to help you understand the court system. The attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office have over 30 years of experience in traffic court and can help you if you are facing an Excessive Point Suspension Hearing.