Colorado’s open container law prohibits anyone in a vehicle from possessing an open container of alcohol in the passenger area while on a public highway. Exceptions apply to certain vehicles like limousines and RVs. Violating this law is a Class A civil offense, resulting in a $50 fine but no criminal charges. If you drive…

Knowing what is driving under restraint: this refers to operating a vehicle when your license is, by law, under suspension, revocation, or restraint. Driving under restraint is a serious traffic offense in Colorado that can carry fines, increased insurance rates, and even jail time. At McAdams Law Office helps our clients in Greeley, Colorado, work…

In Colorado, you have the right to decline a field sobriety test (FST) without facing immediate repercussions. These tests are entirely voluntary, unlike chemical tests that fall under the state’s Express Consent Law. Refusing a non-mandatory FST won’t lead to immediate legal or administrative penalties. Additionally, if you choose not to take the test, the…