2018 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 33 - Parks and Wildlife
Parks
Article 14 - Snowmobiles
§ 33-14-112. Crossing roads, highways, and railroad tracks

  • (1) The crossing of a road or highway by a snowmobile operator, when not prohibited by this article, shall be made only in accordance with the following provisions:

    • (a) The crossing shall be made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing.

    • (b) The snowmobile shall be brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or, if none, the roadway, before proceeding.

    • (c) The operator shall yield the right-of-way to all motor vehicle traffic on such road or highway which constitutes an immediate hazard to such crossing.

    • (d) The crossing of a divided highway, when permitted under this article, shall be made only at an intersection of such highway with another road or highway.

  • (2) No snowmobile may be driven upon the right-of-way of any operating railroad, except for the crossing of the tracks at their intersection with a road or highway.

  • (3) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Colorado may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.