Street Racing Is Illegal and the Penalties Are Significant

Here are some of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S) associated with illegal street racing in Colorado:

  • 42-4-1105 (1)(a)  Engaged in Speed Contest
  • 42-4-1105 (2)(a)  Engaged in Exhibition of Speed
  • 42-4-1105 (3)(a)  (Aided in/Facilitated) a Speed Contest
  • 42-4-1105 (3)(a)  (Aided in/Facilitated) an Exhibition of Speed
  • 42-4-1105 (3)  Obstructed Highway Incident to a Speed Contest
  • 42-4-1413  (Eluded/Attempted to Elude) a Police Officer
  • 18-9-116.5  Vehicular Eluding Created a Substantial Risk of Bodily Injury to Another Person
Here are some of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S) associated with illegal equipment modifications in Colorado:
  • 42-4-202 (1) Drove a (Defective/Unsafe) Vehicle
  • 42-4-203 Drove a Defective or Unsafe Vehicle (Notice Must Accompany Citation) 
  • 42-4-223 (2) Performance of (Service/Hand) Brake Did Not Meet Requirements
  • 42-4-224 Vehicle Had (No/Defective) Horn
  • 42-4-225 Vehicle Had (Defective/Improper/No) Mufflers
  • 42-4-226 Vehicle Did Not Have Rearview Mirror(s)
  • 42-4-227 (2) Vehicle Had (No/Defective) Windshield Wipers
  • 42-2-228 (1) Solid Rubber Tire Failed to be at Least One Inch Thick
  • 42-2-228 (5) Operated a Vehicle With (Improper/Unsafe) Tires
  • 42-2-228 (6) Operated Vehicle on Highway with Tires Designed for Non-Highway Use 
  • 42-4-233 Alteration of Suspension