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1. Can toy vehicles be ridden on public roadways?

NO. Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-109(9) and Model Traffic Code 109(9) state in part:

"It is also unlawful for any person upon roller skates or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle, or similar device to go upon any roadway except while crossing a highway in a crosswalk, and when so crossing such person shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians."

2. Can Toy Vehicles be ridden on sidewalks or bike trails?

NO. Broomfield Municipal Code 10-16-020, Motorized Vehicles Restricted, lists areas in which motor vehicles or recreational vehicles are prohibited. It states in part:

(E) On any other publicly or privately owned parks, ball fields, recreational areas, bike trails, horse trails, lake areas, easements, sidewalk, or other areas dedicated to or commonly used for pedestrian or bicycle traffic.

Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-710(3) also applies to the restriction.

3. Can a parent give permission to a child to ride a motor vehicle or recreational vehicle on the sidewalk or other areas where bicycles can be ridden?

NO. Broomfield Municipal Code 10-16-040, Responsibility of Adults for Minors, reads:

It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian, or any adult to authorize, assist, permit, or encourage any minor to operate any motor vehicle or recreational vehicle in violation of the provisions of this chapter.