New Laws - and YOU
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Motorized Bikes and Mopeds |
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| Along with the increased popularity of "Scooter-Style" motorized vehicles, there has also been an increase of questions about them. The following information is intended to answer some general questions we have received regarding these Motor-Scooters / Motorized Bikes / Mopeds. If, after reading this information, you have additional questions, please feel free to speak with an officer about your concerns by calling 970-867-5678. Click here to learn more information. | |
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Helmet Law Requirement
for Persons Under Age 18 |
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Effective JULY 1, 2007, all operators or
passengers on motorized bicycles or motorcycles under the age of 18 MUST
wear a helmet. This law prohibits a person under 18 years of age from operating or being a passenger on a motorcycle or motorized bicycle unless he or she wears an approved helmet that is properly secured with a chin strap. The law creates a Class A traffic violation punishable by a $100 fine, a $15 surcharge and 3 points against a persons driver's license if convicted. The law requires an additional $10 surcharge per violation to be deposited in the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund. |
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| This law requires a buyer of commodity metals to record the seller's identification and the law specifies what qualifies as sufficient identification. It requires the seller to provide a statement to the buyer indicating where the seller obtained the metal that is included in the purchase record. It creates a Class 2 misdemeanor if the value of the commodity metal involved is less than $500 or more; defines "metal" if the commodity metal has a value of $.50 (Fifty Cents) per pound or greater for the purposes of recycling the commodity metal. The law excludes beer kegs. | |
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Residency Requirement
for Concealed Weapon Permit Reciprocity |
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| This law clarifies that a concealed weapons permit is good in Colorado only if the permit and the person's residence ID are from the same state. The law allows a person who is establishing residency in Colorado 90 days to comply and obtain the permit. | |
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Choice of Alcohol
Testing Method on a DUI Stop |
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| This law explains that a law enforcement officer, who has requested that a suspected drunk driver take a test to determine blood or breath alcohol content, may require the driver to take a test other than the one they selected - if the officer determines that there are extraordinary circumstances that prevent timely completion of the chosen test. The driver's failure to comply shall be considered a refusal to submit to testing. The law defines "extraordinary circumstances" as those beyond the control of the officer, including weather-related delay, power outages, malfunctioning equipment and high call volume, but expressly excludes officer convenience. | |
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Fort Morgan Police Department
901 E. Beaver Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Window Clerk on Duty: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Clerk and Voice Mail: 970-542-3930
Dispatch Personnel on Duty 24/7
Non-Emergency Phone: 970-867-5678
Emergency Phone: 911