80% of car seats used incorrectly across Colorado
Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, Colorado parents and guardians saw a change in children's car seat installation.
Car thefts in Colorado decrease for second year in a row, CSP says
According to state troopers, there was a 25% decrease statewide from 2024 to 2023 and a 41% decrease from 2023 to 2022. In the Denver metro area, there were 23,578 thefts in 2023 and 17,174 thefts in 2024; a decrease of 27%.
Falling asleep behind the wheel is leading to more crashes in Colorado
CSP tells CBS Colorado they saw a concerning jump in lane violation fatal and injury crashes in 2024 that were attributed to driver fatigue and drivers asleep at the wheel.
Denver International Airport garages will stop accepting cash next month
Starting in February, DIA will no longer take cash payments to leave the garages. Passengers will have to use credit card kiosk machines to exit. Airport officials say this will make leaving the airport more efficient.
Temporary closures set to begin on Quebec Street to fix sidewalks
Drivers will start seeing closures of Quebec Street so work can be done to improve sidewalks in Denver.
RTD boosts safety ahead of Broncos game in response to New Orleans attack
The Regional Transportation District is sharing its plans to help keep riders protected if they plan on attending Sunday's game in Denver, which will help determine if the Broncos make the playoffs.
Colorado drivers caught with phone in hand will be fined starting Jan. 1
Colorado has implemented a new law that will charge anyone who is caught with their phone in their hands while driving.
Increased law enforcement across Colorado during New Year's Eve celebrations
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, also known as CDOT, 190 people have lost their lives on Colorado roads due to impaired driving so far in 2024.
Widow of policeman killed in crash warns of DUI dangers
As Coloradans get ready to celebrate the arrival of the new year, one Commerce City woman who suffered a terrible tragedy is speaking about the dangers of drinking and driving.
New state law requires handgun in vehicle to be locked up, out of sight
If you keep a handgun in your vehicle, a new Colorado law starting on Jan. 1 will change how you travel with it.
Nonprofit provides safety gear to homeless after tragic death
A local organization is providing free gear to the unhoused after one of their own was hit and killed in Lakewood on Christmas 2023.
Drinking & driving leads to costly consequences, $13,000+ for first offense
Colorado State Patrol arrested more than 4,100 drivers in 2023 for DUIs and one-third of traffic fatalities involved an impaired driver.
Boulder police scout vehicles with too dark window tint, issue citations
According to Colorado's Motor Vehicle Window Tint Law, HB19-1067, motor vehicles registered in Colorado have to transmit at least 70% of light through the windshield and 27% of light through other windows.
RTD collecting winter clothing to help Colorado families stay warm
As we continue to embrace the colder winter months in Colorado, there are families in need of winter gear to survive. The Regional Transportation District is hosting a clothing drive to help these families in need.
First responders become car seat technicians to help protect kids
Emergency responders across Colorado are learning how to be car seat technicians so they can reduce the number of child fatalities in car crashes. The Colorado Department of Transportation is providing these classes for free.