All two and three
wheeled vehicles with 50 cc or larger engines, regardless of whether
they are gas or electric powered, are considered motorcycles. The following
items are examples of motorcycles. This list is not all inclusive:
Motorcycles
Scooters
Trikes
Mopeds (Kinetic or
Hybrids)
Colorado Revised
Statute 42-1-102(55) and Model Traffic Code 102(38), give the following
definition:
"Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than
three wheels in contact with the ground, except any such vehicle as may be
included within the term "farm tractor" and except a motorized bicycle.
Summary of laws
regarding the use of Motorcycles in Broomfield:
Motorcycles MAY be
ridden on public roadways.
Motorcycle riders must
have a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement.
Motorcycles ridden on
public roadways must have valid registration (license plates).
Motorcycles ridden on
public roadways must have current liability insurance.
Motorcycle riders and
passengers must wear eye protection. Colorado currently has no helmet
law.
Motorcycle riders must
obey all laws applicable to other motor vehicles.
Motorcycles MAY NOT be
ridden on sidewalks, bike trails, parks, fields or any other areas
commonly used by pedestrians and bicycles.
Are riders of scooters, mopeds or other similar vehicles, required to have a
driver's license, registration and proof of insurance?
YES. If the engine size is 50 cc or larger,
then it is considered a motorcycle.
In
addition to a valid driver's license,Colorado Revised Statute
42-2-101(4) requires that motorcycle riders possess a valid motorcycle
endorsement.
Motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, or other similar vehicles with a 50 cc or
larger engine are required to have current license plates and registration
through Department of Motor Vehicles. Colorado Revised Statutes
42-3-103 requires valid and current registration.
Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-1409 and Model Traffic Code 1409 require
that all motor vehicles required to be registered in this state carry a
current insurance policy. Motorcycle operators must have proof of
insurance with them when riding.
Are riders of motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, or other similar vehicles
required to wear a helmet and eye protection?
In
Colorado there is currently no law requiring riders or passengers to wear
a helmet, although it is always recommended.
Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-232(1) and Model Traffic Code 232(1)
require that both riders and passengers wear goggles or eye glasses with
lenses made of safety glass or plastic.
For
more information on Broomfield
Municipal Ordinance, please visit Title 10, Chapter 16 of the
Broomfield Municipal Code.
