FAQs • City and County of Broomfield, CO • CivicEngage

Are operators of low-speed electric vehicles required to abide by traffic laws?: YES. Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-109.5 and Model Traffic Code 109.5 state in part:
A low-speed electric vehicle may be operated only on a roadway that has a speed limit equal to or less than 35 mph; except that it may be operated to directly cross a roadway that has a speed limit greater than 35 mpg at an at-grade crossing to continue traveling along a roadway with a speed limit equal to or less than 35 mph. Colorado Revised Statute 42-1-102(58) defines a motor vehicle as any self-propelled vehicle that is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and that is generally and commonly used to transport persons and property over the public highways or a low-speed electric vehicle. All traffic regulations listed for motor vehicles apply to low-speed electric vehicles.

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Police - Low-Speed Electric Vehicles

1. Are operators of low-speed electric vehicles required to have a driver's license?: YES. Colorado Revised Statute 42-2-101(1) requires all operators of motor vehicles to have a valid driver's license. Low-speed electric vehicles fall within the definition of a motor vehicle.

2. Are these vehicles required to be registered?: YES. Colorado Revised Statute 42-3-103(1)(a) requires these vehicles be registered through the Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles Registration Section. Upon registering the vehicle, a number plate shall be securely affixed to the rear of the vehicle.

3. Are these vehicles required to be insured?: YES. Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-1409 requires all motor vehicles and low-power scooters to have a complying policy or certificate of self-insurance in full force and effect.

4. Are operators of low-speed electric vehicles required to abide by traffic laws?: YES. Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-109.5 and Model Traffic Code 109.5 state in part:
A low-speed electric vehicle may be operated only on a roadway that has a speed limit equal to or less than 35 mph; except that it may be operated to directly cross a roadway that has a speed limit greater than 35 mpg at an at-grade crossing to continue traveling along a roadway with a speed limit equal to or less than 35 mph. Colorado Revised Statute 42-1-102(58) defines a motor vehicle as any self-propelled vehicle that is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and that is generally and commonly used to transport persons and property over the public highways or a low-speed electric vehicle. All traffic regulations listed for motor vehicles apply to low-speed electric vehicles.