First Regular Session
Seventy-fifth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
LLS NO. 25-0427.01 Jery Payne x2157
SENATE BILL 25-149
Senate Committees House Committees
Local Government & Housing
A BILL FOR AN ACT
C
ONCERNING MEASURES A FFECTING EQUESTRIANS .101
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
http://leg.colorado.gov
.)
The bill defines an equestrian zone as an area that a municipality
or county determines is suburban or urban and contains:
! Public equestrian venues;
! Residential neighborhoods where significant numbers of
equestrians live and engage in equestrian activities;
! Keystone properties that have equestrian facilities that
stable horses, serve the community, or provide equestrian
services; or
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Daugherty,
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Feret,
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. ! Roads or trails that equestrians regularly use and that are
related to the areas described in the last 3 bullet points.
The bill requires municipalities and counties to:
! Construct and maintain infrastructure necessary to access
horse trails and install signs that notify the public of the
infrastructure;
! Identify locations where equestrian road crossings are
needed to safely use horse trails, construct and maintain the
equestrian road crossings in those places, and install signs
notifying the public of the crossings;
! Publish a map showing the location and character of
existing or proposed equestrian infrastructure;
! Erect road signs bearing the universal equestrian sign
symbol and the words "wide and slow" in equestrian zones;
and
! Identify and show the location and character of existing or
proposed equestrian infrastructure, venues, and riding
zones on master plans.
A municipality or county may organize public events to educate
the public about equestrian use of recreational trails and roads and the
duties of users of trails and roads with regard to equestrian users.
In an equestrian zone on a road, the driver of a motor vehicle must,
when passing an equestrian:
! Proceed with due care and caution, passing wide and slow;
! Refrain from using the vehicle's horn, unless necessary to
avoid an unsafe condition or harming the equestrian;
! Obey a signal from the equestrian to stop or slow the motor
vehicle;
! Keep the motor vehicle from exceeding 10 miles per hour;
and
! Maintain 6 feet of distance from the equestrian.
When using a road, equestrian riders may proceed 2 abreast if one
of the riders is under 18 years of age or if one of the equestrians is
inexperienced and the young or inexperienced equestrian is closest to the
edge of the road. Equestrians have the right-of-way at a designated
equestrian road crossing. The local authority must post a permanent sign
at an equestrian road crossing.
The division of local government in the department of local affairs
is given the duty of educating sheriffs and local law enforcement of these
trail and road provisions. The department of revenue is given the duty of
adopting rules to add the road provisions to driver's education curricula.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
SB25-149-2- SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly1
finds and declares that:2
(a) The equestrian community in Colorado is a vibrant and valued3
segment of the state's cultural heritage and recreational activities, utilizing4
the state's roads, trails, and public lands;5
(b) Equestrians play a critical role in Colorado's tourism, rural and6
suburban economies, and broader agricultural and recreational industries,7
driving economic growth and supporting job creation across the state;8
(c) The 2023 American Horse Council impact study estimates9
over 180,000 horses are housed on 430,700 acres in the state;10
(d) The economic effects of the equestrian recreational sector11
include direct employment in 277,716 jobs, total employment in 466,96912
jobs, and a direct contribution to the economy of $14.548 billion;13
(e) The economic effects of the equestrian competition sector14
include direct employment in 301,527 jobs, total employment in 486,82015
jobs, and direct contribution to the economy of $15.628 billion;16
(f) The economic effects of the equestrian racing sector include17
direct employment in 312,484 jobs, total employment in 491,232 jobs,18
and a direct contribution to the economy of $16.049 billion;19
(g) Equestrian activities are vital to Colorado's communities,20
providing opportunities for outdoor recreation that promote physical21
health, mental well-being, and the preservation of open spaces;22
(h) Colorado's growing population has increased the presence of23
equestrians on roadways and trails, yet riders face significant safety risks24
due to inadequate infrastructure, lack of designated roadways, and unclear25
or conflicting regulations;26
(i) The absence of specific legislative protections and27
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resulting in accidents, injuries, and fatalities for both riders and drivers;2
(j) Existing traffic laws and systems fail to address the unique3
needs of equestrians, including wide-passing zones, safe crossings,4
properly designated parking, and staging areas for equestrian activities;5
(k) Public safety and equitable access to recreation are essential6
to Colorado's commitment to fostering a harmonious environment for all7
road users, including motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians,8
while protecting diverse outdoor activities; and9
(l) Enhancing the safety, access, and recognition of the equestrian10
community supports Colorado's commitment to protecting diverse11
outdoor activities, responsibly using public lands, and fostering mutual12
respect among all users.13
(2) Now, therefore, the general assembly of the state of Colorado14
declares that it is necessary and in the public interest to enact legislation15
to:16
(a) Ensure representation of the equestrian community in17
transportation, recreational, and land-use planning by establishing18
equestrian zones;19
(b) Implement a "pass wide and slow" policy for vehicles20
approaching or passing equestrians on roadways to enhance safety for21
riders, drivers, and cyclists;22
(c) Establish clear standards for equestrian road crossings to23
provide safe and designated transitions between trails, parks, and public24
roads;25
(d) Develop designated equestrian parking zones and trail heads26
with facilities for horse trailers and safe staging areas; and27
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other road users about the safety needs and rights of equestrians.2
(3) The general assembly further declares that, by enacting this3
legislation, the state of Colorado will take meaningful steps toward4
fostering a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable transportation and5
recreational environment for the equestrian community, while6
contributing to the preservation and enjoyment of the state's outdoor7
traditions.8
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-32-104, add (9)9
as follows:10
24-32-104. Functions of the division - interconnectivity grant11
program - interconnectivity grant program fund - reporting -12
definition. (9) T
HE DIVISION SHALL EDUCATE COUNTY SHERIFFS AND13
OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ABOUT EQUESTRIAN ZONES AND THE14
DUTIES PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 42-4-1417.15
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 30-11-133 as16
follows:17
30-11-133. Construction and maintenance of equestrian18
infrastructure. (1) A
COUNTY SHALL CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN19
INFRASTRUCTURE, SUCH AS ROAD CROSSINGS, ROAD ACCESS FACILITIES,20
OR HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, NECESSARY TO ACCESS EQUESTRIAN TRAILS.21
T
HE COUNTY SHALL INSTALL SIGNS THAT NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF THE22
INFRASTRUCTURE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 30-28-141.23
(2) A
COUNTY SHALL IDENTIFY LOCATIONS WHERE EQUESTRIAN24
ROAD CROSSINGS ARE NEEDED TO SAFELY USE HORSE TRAILS . WHEN A25
LOCATION IS IDENTIFIED, THE COUNTY SHALL CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN26
THE EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING . THE CROSSING MUST:27
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EQUESTRIAN CROSSING; AND2
(b) B
E CLEARLY MARKED ON THE ROAD .3
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-28-106, add (9)4
as follows:5
30-28-106. Master plan - definitions - repeal. (9) (a) A
S USED6
IN THIS SUBSECTION (9):7
(I) "E
QUESTRIAN" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION8
31-23-206 (9)(b)(I).9
(II) "E
QUESTRIAN ZONE" MEANS AN AREA THAT A COUNTY10
DETERMINES IS SUBURBAN OR URBAN AND CONTAINS :11
(A) P
UBLIC EQUESTRIAN VENUES;12
(B) R
ESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS13
OF EQUESTRIANS LIVE AND ENGAGE IN EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES ;14
(C) K
EYSTONE PROPERTIES THAT HAVE EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES15
THAT STABLE HORSES, SERVE THE COMMUNITY, OR PROVIDE EQUESTRIAN16
SERVICES; OR17
(D) R
OADS OR TRAILS THAT EQUESTRIANS REGULARLY USE AND18
THAT ARE RELATED TO AN AREA DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (9)(a)(II)(A)19
TO (9)(a)(II)(C) OF THIS SECTION.20
(III) "S
UBURBAN OR URBAN " MEANS THE POPULATION AND21
TRAFFIC DENSITY ARE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT AND REGULAR22
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN EQUESTRIANS AND MOTOR VEHICLES OR OTHER23
RESIDENTS.24
(b) A
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL IDENTIFY AND SHOW25
ON THE MASTER PLAN THE LOCATION OF AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING OR26
PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE , VENUES, AND EQUESTRIAN27
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(c) (I) T
HIS SUBSECTION (9) APPLIES TO MASTER PLANS ADOPTED2
OR AMENDED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027, AND TO ALL MASTER PLANS AFTER3
J
ANUARY 1, 2032.4
(II) T
HIS SUBSECTION (9)(c) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2034.5
(d) A
COUNTY MAY ORGANIZE PUBLIC EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE6
PUBLIC ABOUT EQUESTRIAN USE OF RECREATIONAL TRAILS AND ROADS7
AND THE DUTIES OF USERS OF TRAILS AND ROADS WITH REGARD TO8
EQUESTRIAN USERS. A COUNTY MAY PARTNER WITH LOCAL HORSE9
ADVOCACY GROUPS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE MATTERS OR10
TO HOLD THE PUBLIC EVENTS.11
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 30-28-141 as12
follows:13
30-28-141. Equestrian map and sign requirements. (1) A14
COUNTY SHALL PUBLISH A MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION OF AND15
CHARACTER OF EXISTING OR PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE .16
T
HE MAP MAY BE PUBLISHED ON THE COUNTY 'S WEBSITE. THE MAP MUST17
INCLUDE:18
(a) E
QUESTRIAN VENUES, INCLUDING FAIRGROUNDS, EQUESTRIAN19
PARKS, PUBLIC ARENAS, AND RIDING SCHOOLS;20
(b) E
QUESTRIAN TRAIL INFRASTRUCTURE , INCLUDING TRAILS,21
DESIGNATED TRAILER PARKING, AND ACCESS POINTS TO TRAILS;22
(c) E
QUESTRIAN-DESIGNATED ROAD CROSSINGS ; AND23
(d) E
QUESTRIAN ZONES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 30-28-10624
(9)(a)(II).25
(2) A
COUNTY SHALL POST ROAD SIGNS BEARING THE UNIVERSAL26
EQUESTRIAN SIGN SYMBOL AND THE WORDS "WIDE AND SLOW" ON ROADS27
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30-28-106 (9)(a)(II).2
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 31-15-717 as3
follows:4
31-15-717. Construction and maintenance of equestrian5
infrastructure - legislative declaration - exception. (1) T
HE GENERAL6
ASSEMBLY FINDS THAT EQUESTRIANS DO NOT STAY WITHIN ONE7
JURISDICTION, MANY EQUESTRIAN TRAILS ARE NOT CONTAINED WITHIN A8
SINGLE MUNICIPALITY, AND EQUESTRIANS NEED THE PROTECTIONS9
AFFORDED BY APPROPRIATE INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE ENTIRE STATE .10
T
HEREFORE, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THIS SECTION TO BE A11
MATTER OF STATEWIDE CONCERN .12
(2) A
MUNICIPALITY SHALL CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN13
INFRASTRUCTURE, SUCH AS ROAD CROSSINGS, ROAD ACCESS FACILITIES,14
OR HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, NECESSARY TO ALLOW EQUESTRIANS TO15
ACCESS EQUESTRIAN TRAILS. THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL INSTALL SIGNS16
THAT NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE , IN ACCORDANCE WITH17
SECTION 31-23-228.18
(3) A
MUNICIPALITY SHALL IDENTIFY LOCATIONS WHERE19
EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS ARE NEEDED TO SAFELY USE HORSE TRAILS .20
W
HEN A LOCATION IS IDENTIFIED, THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL CONSTRUCT21
AND MAINTAIN THE EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING . THE CROSSING MUST:22
(a) H
AVE APPROPRIATE SIGNS NOTIFYING ROAD USERS OF THE23
EQUESTRIAN CROSSING; AND24
(b) B
E CLEARLY MARKED ON THE ROAD .25
(4) T
HIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A MUNICIPALITY WITH A26
POPULATION OF TWO THOUSAND OR FEWER INDIVIDUALS .27
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follows:2
31-23-228. Equestrian map and sign requirements - legislative3
declaration. (1) T
HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS THAT EQUESTRIANS DO4
NOT STAY WITHIN ONE JURISDICTION, MANY EQUESTRIAN TRAILS ARE NOT5
CONTAINED WITHIN A SINGLE MUNICIPALITY, AND EQUESTRIANS NEED THE6
PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTING7
INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE ENTIRE STATE . THEREFORE, THE GENERAL8
ASSEMBLY DECLARES THIS SECTION TO BE A MATTER OF STATEWIDE9
CONCERN.10
(2) A
MUNICIPALITY SHALL PUBLISH A MAP SHOWING THE11
LOCATION OF AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING OR PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN12
INFRASTRUCTURE. THE MAP MAY BE PUBLISHED ON THE MUNICIPALITY 'S13
WEBSITE. THE MAP MUST INCLUDE:14
(a) E
QUESTRIAN VENUES, INCLUDING FAIRGROUNDS, EQUESTRIAN15
PARKS, PUBLIC ARENAS, AND RIDING SCHOOLS;16
(b) E
QUESTRIAN TRAIL INFRASTRUCTURE , INCLUDING TRAILS,17
DESIGNATED TRAILER PARKING, AND ACCESS POINTS TO TRAILS;18
(c) E
QUESTRIAN-DESIGNATED ROAD CROSSINGS ; AND19
(d) E
QUESTRIAN ZONES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 31-23-20620
(9)(b)(II).21
(3) A
MUNICIPALITY SHALL POST ROAD SIGNS BEARING THE22
UNIVERSAL EQUESTRIAN SIGN SYMBOL AND THE WORDS "WIDE AND SLOW"23
ON ROADS DETERMINED TO BE EQUE STRIAN ZONES IN ACCORDANCE WITH24
SECTION 31-23-206 (9)(b)(II).25
SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-23-206, add (9)26
as follows:27
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repeal. (9) (a) T
HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS THAT EQUESTRIANS DO2
NOT STAY WITHIN ONE JURISDICTION, MANY EQUESTRIAN TRAILS ARE NOT3
CONTAINED WITHIN A SINGLE MUNICIPALITY, AND EQUESTRIANS NEED THE4
PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTING5
INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN THE ENTIRE STATE . THEREFORE, THE GENERAL6
ASSEMBLY DECLARES THIS SECTION TO BE A MATTER OF STATEWIDE7
CONCERN.8
(b) A
S USED IN THIS SUBSECTION (9):9
(I) (A) "E
QUESTRIAN" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS RIDING A10
HORSE, LEADING A HORSE, OR RIDING IN A VEHICLE DRAWN BY A HORSE.11
(B) "E
QUESTRIAN" INCLUDES THE HORSE BEING RIDDEN , BEING12
LED, OR DRAWING A VEHICLE, AS EACH ARE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION13
(9)(b)(I)(A)
OF THIS SECTION.14
(II) "E
QUESTRIAN ZONE" MEANS AN AREA THAT A MUNICIPALITY15
DETERMINES IS SUBURBAN OR URBAN AND CONTAINS :16
(A) P
UBLIC EQUESTRIAN VENUES;17
(B) R
ESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS18
OF EQUESTRIANS LIVE AND ENGAGE IN EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES ;19
(C) K
EYSTONE PROPERTIES THAT HAVE EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES20
THAT STABLE HORSES, SERVE THE COMMUNITY, OR PROVIDE EQUESTRIAN21
SERVICES; OR22
(D) R
OADS OR TRAILS THAT EQUESTRIANS REGULARLY USE AND23
THAT ARE RELATED TO AN AREA DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (9)(b)(II)(A)24
TO (9)(b)(II)(C) OF THIS SECTION.25
(III) "S
UBURBAN OR URBAN " MEANS THE POPULATION AND26
TRAFFIC DENSITY ARE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT AND REGULAR27
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RESIDENTS.2
(c) A
MUNICIPALITY WITH A MASTER PLAN SHALL IDENTIFY AND3
SHOW ON THE MASTER PLAN THE LOCATION OF AND CHARACTER OF4
EXISTING OR PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE , VENUES, AND5
EQUESTRIAN ZONES.6
(d) (I) T
HIS SUBSECTION (9) DOES NOT APPLY TO MUNICIPALITIES7
WITH A POPULATION OF TWO THOUSAND OR FEWER INDIVIDUALS .8
(II) (A) T
HIS SUBSECTION (9) APPLIES TO MASTER PLANS ADOPTED9
OR AMENDED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027, AND TO ALL MASTER PLANS AFTER10
J
ANUARY 1, 2032.11
(B) T
HIS SUBSECTION (9)(d)(II) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1,12
2034.13
(e) A
MUNICIPALITY MAY ORGANIZE PUBLIC EVENTS TO EDUCATE14
THE PUBLIC ABOUT EQUESTRIAN USE OF RECREATIONAL TRAILS AND ROADS15
AND THE DUTIES OF USERS OF TRAILS AND ROADS WITH REGARD TO16
EQUESTRIAN USERS. A MUNICIPALITY MAY PARTNER WITH LOCAL HORSE17
ADVOCACY GROUPS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE MATTERS OR18
TO HOLD THE PUBLIC EVENTS.19
SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-805, amend (1)20
as follows:21
42-4-805. Pedestrians walking or traveling in a wheelchair on22
highways. (1) Pedestrians walking or traveling in a wheelchair along and23
upon highways where sidewalks are not provided shall walk or travel only24
on a road shoulder as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.25
Where neither a sidewalk nor road shoulder is available, any pedestrian26
walking or traveling in a wheelchair along and upon a highway shall walk27
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in the case of a two-way roadway, shall walk or travel only on the left2
side of the roadway facing traffic that may approach from the opposite3
direction; except that:4
(a) any person AN INDIVIDUAL lawfully soliciting a ride may stand5
on either side of such A two-way roadway where there is a view of traffic6
approaching from both directions;
AND7
(b) A
N INDIVIDUAL RIDING OR LEADING A HORSE MAY TRAVEL ON8
THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC .9
SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 42-4-1417 as10
follows:11
42-4-1417. Equestrian use of roadways - motor vehicle driver12
duties - vehicle rider duties - definitions. (1) A
S USED IN THIS SECTION,13
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :14
(a) "E
QUESTRIAN" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION15
31-23-206 (9)(b)(I).16
(b) "E
QUESTRIAN ZONE" MEANS AN AREA WHERE HIGHWAY USERS17
ARE NOTIFIED OF EQUESTRIAN HIGHWAY USE BY THE POSTING OF A SIGN18
CONTAINING A UNIVERSAL EQUESTRIAN SIGN SYMBOL AND THE WORDS19
"
WIDE AND SLOW".20
(c) "T
RAFFIC CONDITIONS" MEANS CONDITIONS THAT REASONABLY21
AFFECT A DRIVER'S DECISION-MAKING AND INCLUDE WEATHER , OTHER22
DRIVERS, ROAD CONDITIONS, OR LANE SIZE.23
(2) I
N AN EQUESTRIAN ZONE, THE DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE24
SHALL, WHEN PASSING AN EQUESTRIAN WHO IS USING THE ROADWAY :25
(a) P
ROCEED WITH DUE CARE AND CAUTION TO AVOID CAUSING26
INJURY TO THE EQUESTRIAN;27
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AN UNSAFE CONDITION OR TO AVOID HARMING THE EQUESTRIAN ;2
(c) O
BEY A SIGNAL FROM THE EQUESTRIAN TO STOP OR SLOW THE3
MOTOR VEHICLE;4
(d) N
OT EXCEED TEN MILES PER HOUR; AND5
(e) (I) M
AINTAIN AT LEAST SIX FEET OF DISTANCE FROM THE6
EQUESTRIAN WHEN PASSING UNLESS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS MAKE IT7
IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN SIX FEET OF DISTANCE; OR8
(II) M
AINTAIN AS MUCH DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE FROM THE9
EQUESTRIAN IF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN SIX10
FEET OF DISTANCE.11
(3) W
HEN USING A ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN RIDERS MAY PROCEED12
TWO ABREAST IF:13
(a) O
NE OF THE RIDERS IS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND14
THE YOUNGER RIDER IS CLOSEST TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD ; OR15
(b) O
NE OF THE RIDERS IS INEXPERIENCED AND THE16
INEXPERIENCED RIDER IS CLOSEST TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD .17
(4) (a) E
QUESTRIANS HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT A DESIGNATED18
EQUESTRIAN CROSSING. AT A DESIGNATED EQUESTRIAN CROSSING , THE19
DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OR RIDER OF A VEHICLE SHALL YIELD THE20
RIGHT-OF-WAY TO AN EQUESTRIAN WHO IS APPROACHING THE CROSSING21
OR IN THE CROSSING UNTIL THE EQUESTRIAN HAS EXITED THE CROSSING .22
(b) T
HE LOCAL AUTHORITY SHALL POST A PERMANENT SIGN TO23
NOTIFY DRIVERS AND RIDERS OF AN EQUESTRIAN CROSSING .24
SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-2-603, amend25
(3) as follows:26
42-2-603. Rules. (3) In adopting the rules, the department shall:27
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promulgated ADOPTED by the United States department of transportation;2
AND3
(b) I
NCLUDE IN THE CURRICULA THE DUTIES PRESCRIBED IN4
SECTION 42-4-1417.5
SECTION 12. Act subject to petition - effective date -6
applicability. (1) This act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following7
the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the8
general assembly; except that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant9
to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution against this act or an10
item, section, or part of this act within such period, then the act, item,11
section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people at the12
general election to be held in November 2026 and, in such case, will take13
effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the14
governor.15
(2) This act applies to offenses committed on or after the16
applicable effective date of this act.17
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