Colorado Amends Distracted Driving Law: Handbook Statement Updated

Authors: Melissa Burdorf and Tracy Morley, XpertHR Legal Editors

Effective March 26, 2015, amendments to Colorado's distracted driving law now permit a driver to use an earphone or earpiece when paired with a cell phone to allow for hands-free operation of the device. The amendments include a definition of an earphone.

In light of the amended definition, the Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: Colorado has been updated. Employers with employees in Colorado should use this revised statement in their handbook.