By Marissa Ventrelli | Colorado Politics
Under a new “hands-free” law, Colorado drivers will be prohibited from using cellphones while driving, but it is a secondary offense, meaning it cannot be the primary reason to be pulled over.
Next year, Colorado will join 27 other states in adopting a “hands-free” law, prohibiting the use of electronic devices like cellphones while driving.
Under Senate Bill 065, law enforcement officers can’t stop a driver solely because they’re using a phone while driving. Instead, using an electronic device while driving is classified as a secondary offense, meaning drivers can only be cited for it if they are pulled over for something else, such as reckless driving.
Drivers are permitted to use their phones while operating a vehicle if they are reporting emergencies or if they are first responders performing their job duties.