First Regular Session
Seventy-fifth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
REREVISED
This Version Includes All Amendments
Adopted in the Second House
LLS NO. 25-0427.01 Jery Payne x2157
SENATE BILL 25-149
Senate Committees House Committees
Local Government & Housing Transportation, Housing & Local Government
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
HOUSE
3rd Reading Unamended
April 14, 2025
HOUSE
2nd Reading Unamended
April 3, 2025
SENATE
3rd Reading Unamended
March 19, 2025
SENATE
Amended 2nd Reading
March 18, 2025
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Daugherty, Amabile, Ball, Bridges, Cutter, Jodeh, Snyder, Winter F.
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Feret, Lindsay, Phillips, Stewart R., Titone, Willford
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
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 in the United States of the equestrian11
recreational sector include direct employment in 277,716 jobs, total12
employment in 466,969 jobs, and a direct contribution to the economy of13
$14.548 billion;14
(e) The economic effects in the United States of the equestrian15
competition sector include direct employment in 301,527 jobs, total16
employment in 486,820 jobs, and direct contribution to the economy of17
$15.628 billion;18
(f) The economic effects in the United States of the equestrian19
racing sector include direct employment in 312,484 jobs, total20
employment in 491,232 jobs, and a direct contribution to the economy of21
$16.049 billion;22
(g) A 2017 American Horse Council impact study breakout for23
Colorado estimated:24
(I) Horse ownership, equine institutions and profit-making25
organizations, and tourism spending by participants and spectators26
combine for a $3.1 billion economic impact;27
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-3- (II) Approximately 676,000 households in Colorado contain horse1
enthusiasts, and for every horse-owning household, 22 other households2
contain horse enthusiasts who participate in activities, events, or support3
of the industry;4
(III) 220,000 households participate in trail riding, with 87 percent5
utilizing public lands, and 187,000 households participated in equestrian6
lessons; moreover, an additional 33 percent of participants who trail ride7
in Colorado are from out of state;8
(IV) The equestrian recreational sector supports 16,712 jobs with9
a total economic contribution of $1.49 billion to the state economy;10
(V) The equestrian competition sector supports 6,796 jobs with a11
total economic contribution of $589 million to the state economy;12
(VI) The equestrian racing sector supports 1,612 jobs with a total13
economic contribution of $93 million to the state economy;14
(VII) The equine therapy sector supports 262 jobs with a total15
economic impact of $11.3 million; and16
(VIII) Equine rescue and sanctuaries support 42 jobs with a total17
economic impact of $1.9 million;18
(h) Equestrian activities are vital to Colorado's communities,19
providing opportunities for outdoor recreation that promote physical20
health, mental well-being, and the preservation of open spaces;21
(i) Colorado's growing population has increased the presence of22
equestrians on roadways and trails, yet riders face significant safety risks23
due to inadequate infrastructure, lack of designated roadways, and unclear24
or conflicting regulations;25
(j) The absence of specific legislative protections and26
infrastructure for equestrians has led to conflicts with motorized traffic,27
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-4- resulting in accidents, injuries, and fatalities for both riders and drivers;1
(k) Existing traffic laws and systems fail to address the unique2
needs of equestrians, including wide-passing zones, safe crossings,3
properly designated parking, and staging areas for equestrian activities;4
(l) Public safety and equitable access to recreation are essential to5
Colorado's commitment to fostering a harmonious environment for all6
road users, including motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians,7
while protecting diverse outdoor activities; and8
(m) Enhancing the safety, access, and recognition of the9
equestrian community supports Colorado's commitment to protecting10
diverse outdoor activities, responsibly using public lands, and fostering11
mutual respect among all users.12
(2) Now, therefore, the general assembly of the state of Colorado13
declares that it is necessary and in the public interest to enact legislation14
to:15
(a) Ensure representation of the equestrian community in16
transportation, recreational, and land-use planning by establishing17
equestrian zones;18
(b) Implement a "pass wide and slow" policy for vehicles19
approaching or passing equestrians on roadways to enhance safety for20
riders, drivers, and cyclists;21
(c) Establish clear standards for equestrian road crossings to22
provide safe and designated transitions between trails, parks, and public23
roads;24
(d) Develop designated equestrian parking zones and trail heads25
with facilities for horse trailers and safe staging areas; and26
(e) Promote public awareness to educate drivers, cyclists, and27
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-5- other road users about the safety needs and rights of equestrians.1
(3) The general assembly further declares that, by enacting this2
legislation, the state of Colorado will take meaningful steps toward3
fostering a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable transportation and4
recreational environment for the equestrian community, while5
contributing to the preservation and enjoyment of the state's outdoor6
traditions.7
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-33.5-231 as8
follows:9
24-33.5-231. Chief - equestrian - education. T
HE CHIEF MAY
10
EDUCATE COUNTY SHERIFFS AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES11
ABOUT EQUESTRIAN ZONES AND EQUESTRIAN SAFETY .12
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 30-11-133 as13
follows:14
30-11-133. Construction and maintenance of equestrian15
facilities. (1) (a) A
COUNTY MAY CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN EQUESTRIAN
16
ROAD CROSSINGS OR HORSE -TRAILER PARKING NECESSARY TO ACCESS17
EQUESTRIAN TRAILS. EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS MAY BE USED BY18
OTHER PEDESTRIANS AND NEED NOT CONTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE NOT19
NORMALLY USED FOR PEDESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS .20
(b) A
COUNTY MAY REQUIRE A PERSON THAT IS DEVELOPING LAND
21
FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL USE TO CONSTRUCT EQUESTRIAN ROAD22
CROSSINGS, HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, OR EQUESTRIAN-SAFETY ROAD23
IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMITS .24
(c) A
COUNTY MAY INSTALL SIGNS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
25
30-28-141,
THAT NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS ,
26
HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, OR EQUESTRIAN-SAFETY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS .27
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-6- (2) A COUNTY MAY IDENTIFY LOCATIONS WHERE EQUESTRIAN1
ROAD CROSSINGS ARE NEEDED TO SAFELY USE HORSE TRAILS . WHEN A2
LOCATION IS IDENTIFIED, THE COUNTY MAY CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN3
THE EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING . THE CROSSING MUST:4
(a) H
AVE APPROPRIATE SIGNS NOTIFYING ROAD USERS OF THE5
EQUESTRIAN CROSSING; AND6
(b) B
E CLEARLY MARKED ON THE ROAD .7
(3) A
COUNTY SHALL OBTAIN THE PERMISSION OF THE
8
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT AN EQUESTRIAN9
FACILITY DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION ON A STATE10
HIGHWAY OR A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A STATE HIGHWAY .11
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-28-106, add (9)12
as follows:13
30-28-106. Master plan - definitions. (9) (a) AS USED IN THIS14
SUBSECTION (9):15
(I) "E
QUESTRIAN" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION16
31-23-206 (9)(a)(I).
17
(II) "E
QUESTRIAN ZONE" MEANS AN AREA THAT A COUNTY18
DETERMINES IS SUBURBAN OR URBAN AND CONTAINS :19
(A) A
N EQUESTRIAN FAIRGROUND , PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN RIDING
20
ARENA, PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER, OR PUBLIC RIDING TRAIL;21
(B) A
N EQUESTRIAN-CENTRIC RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
22
WHERE EQUESTRIANS REGULARLY RIDE AND THAT WAS ZONED IN SUCH A23
MANNER AS TO ALLOW HOUSING PRIVATELY OWNED EQUINES BUT IS NOW24
BEING DEVELOPED FOR PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL USE OR THAT IS ZONED IN25
SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW HOUSING PRIVATELY OWNED EQUINES ;26
(C) A
KEYSTONE PROPERTY; OR
27
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-7- (D) ROADS OR TRAILS THAT EQUESTRIANS USE AND THAT ARE1
RELATED TO AN AREA DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (9)(a)(II)(A) TO2
(9)(a)(II)(C)
OF THIS SECTION.3
(III) "K
EYSTONE PROPERTY" MEANS A PROPERTY THAT HAS AT
4
LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES :5
(A) B
OARDING FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE HOUSING FOR EQUINES ,
6
TRAINING FOR EQUESTRIANS , OR EQUINE SERVICE AND EDUCATION7
PROGRAMS;8
(B) E
QUINE STABLES THAT FACILITATE ANIMAL WELFARE RESCUE
9
PROGRAMS OR EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAMS ;10
(C) B
REEDING FACILITIES FOR EQUINES; OR
11
(D) N
ONPUBLIC EQUESTRIAN VENUES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO
12
THE EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY .13
(IV) "SUBURBAN OR URBAN " MEANS THE POPULATION AND14
TRAFFIC DENSITY ARE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT AND REGULAR15
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN EQUESTRIANS AND MOTOR VEHICLES OR OTHER16
RESIDENTS.17
(b) A
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MAY
IDENTIFY AND SHOW18
ON THE MASTER PLAN THE LOCATION OF AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING OR19
PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE , VENUES, AND EQUESTRIAN20
ZONES.21
22
(c) A COUNTY MAY ORGANIZE PUBLIC EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE23
PUBLIC ABOUT EQUESTRIAN USE OF RECREATIONAL TRAILS AND ROADS24
AND THE DUTIES OF USERS OF TRAILS AND ROADS WITH REGARD TO25
EQUESTRIAN USERS. A COUNTY MAY PARTNER WITH LOCAL HORSE26
ADVOCACY GROUPS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE MATTERS OR27
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-8- TO HOLD THE PUBLIC EVENTS.1
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 30-28-141 as2
follows:3
30-28-141. Equestrian map and signs. (1) A COUNTY MAY4
PUBLISH A MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION OF AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING5
OR PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE . THE MAP MAY BE PUBLISHED6
ON THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE. THE MAP MUST INCLUDE:7
(a) E
QUESTRIAN VENUES, INCLUDING FAIRGROUNDS, EQUESTRIAN8
PARKS, PUBLIC ARENAS, AND RIDING SCHOOLS;9
(b) E
QUESTRIAN TRAIL INFRASTRUCTURE , INCLUDING TRAILS,10
DESIGNATED TRAILER PARKING, AND ACCESS POINTS TO TRAILS;11
(c) E
QUESTRIAN-DESIGNATED ROAD CROSSINGS ; AND12
(d) E
QUESTRIAN ZONES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 30-28-10613
(9)(a)(II).14
(2) A
COUNTY MAY
POST ROAD SIGNS BEARING THE UNIVERSAL15
EQUESTRIAN SIGN SYMBOL AND THE WORDS "WIDE AND SLOW" ON ROADS16
DETERMINED TO BE EQUESTRIAN ZONES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION17
30-28-106 (9)(a)(II).18
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 31-15-717 as19
follows:20
31-15-717. Construction and maintenance of equestrian21
facilities - exception. (1) (a) A
MUNICIPALITY MAY CONSTRUCT AND
22
MAINTAIN EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS OR HORSE -TRAILER PARKING23
NECESSARY TO ACCESS EQUESTRIAN TRAILS . EQUESTRIAN ROAD24
CROSSINGS MAY BE USED BY OTHER PEDESTRIANS AND NEED NOT CONTAIN25
INFRASTRUCTURE NOT NORMALLY USED FOR PEDESTRIAN ROAD26
CROSSINGS.27
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-9- (b) A MUNICIPALITY MAY REQUIRE A PERSON THAT IS DEVELOPING1
LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL USE TO CONSTRUCT EQUESTRIAN2
ROAD CROSSINGS, HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, OR EQUESTRIAN-SAFETY3
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMITS .4
(c) A
MUNICIPALITY MAY INSTALL SIGNS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
5
SECTION 31-23-228, THAT NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF EQUESTRIAN ROAD6
CROSSINGS, HORSE-TRAILER PARKING, OR EQUESTRIAN-SAFETY ROAD7
IMPROVEMENTS.8
(2) A MUNICIPALITY MAY IDENTIFY LOCATIONS WHERE9
EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSINGS ARE NEEDED TO SAFELY USE HORSE TRAILS .10
W
HEN A LOCATION IS IDENTIFIED, THE MUNICIPALITY MAY
CONSTRUCT11
AND MAINTAIN THE EQUESTRIAN ROAD CROSSING . THE CROSSING MUST:12
(a) H
AVE APPROPRIATE SIGNS NOTIFYING ROAD USERS OF THE13
EQUESTRIAN CROSSING; AND14
(b) B
E CLEARLY MARKED ON THE ROAD .15
(3) A
MUNICIPALITY SHALL OBTAIN THE PERMISSION OF THE
16
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT AN EQUESTRIAN17
FACILITY DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION ON A STATE18
HIGHWAY OR A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A STATE HIGHWAY .19
SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 31-23-228 as20
follows:21
31-23-228. Equestrian map and signs. (1) A
MUNICIPALITY MAY
22
PUBLISH A MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION OF AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING23
OR PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE . THE MAP MAY BE PUBLISHED24
ON THE MUNICIPALITY'S WEBSITE. THE MAP MUST INCLUDE:25
(a) E
QUESTRIAN VENUES, INCLUDING FAIRGROUNDS, EQUESTRIAN26
PARKS, PUBLIC ARENAS, AND RIDING SCHOOLS;27
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-10- (b) EQUESTRIAN TRAIL INFRASTRUCTURE , INCLUDING TRAILS,1
DESIGNATED TRAILER PARKING, AND ACCESS POINTS TO TRAILS;2
(c) E
QUESTRIAN-DESIGNATED ROAD CROSSINGS ; AND3
(d) E
QUESTRIAN ZONES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 31-23-2064
(9)(a)(II).
5
(2) A MUNICIPALITY MAY POST ROAD SIGNS BEARING THE6
UNIVERSAL EQUESTRIAN SIGN SYMBOL AND THE WORDS "WIDE AND SLOW"7
ON ROADS DETERMINED TO BE EQUE STRIAN ZONES IN ACCORDANCE WITH8
SECTION 31-23-206 (9)(a)(II).9
SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-23-206, add (9)10
as follows:11
31-23-206. Master plan - definitions. (9) (a) A
S USED IN THIS
12
SUBSECTION (9):13
(I) (A) "E
QUESTRIAN" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS RIDING A14
HORSE, LEADING A HORSE, OR RIDING IN A VEHICLE DRAWN BY A HORSE.15
(B) "E
QUESTRIAN" INCLUDES THE HORSE BEING RIDDEN , BEING16
LED, OR DRAWING A VEHICLE, AS EACH ARE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION17
(9)(a)(I)(A)
OF THIS SECTION.18
(II) "E
QUESTRIAN ZONE" MEANS AN AREA THAT A MUNICIPALITY19
DETERMINES IS SUBURBAN OR URBAN AND CONTAINS :20
(A) A
N EQUESTRIAN FAIRGROUND , PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN RIDING
21
ARENA, PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER, OR PUBLIC RIDING TRAIL;22
(B) A
N EQUESTRIAN-CENTRIC RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD
23
WHERE EQUESTRIANS REGULARLY RIDE AND THAT WAS ZONED IN SUCH A24
MANNER AS TO ALLOW HOUSING PRIVATELY OWNED EQUINES BUT IS NOW25
BEING DEVELOPED FOR PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL USE OR THAT IS ZONED IN26
SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW HOUSING PRIVATELY OWNED EQUINES ;27
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(D) R
OADS OR TRAILS THAT EQUESTRIANS
USE AND THAT ARE2
RELATED TO AN AREA DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (9)(a)(II)(A) TO3
(9)(a)(II)(C) OF THIS SECTION.4
(III) "K
EYSTONE PROPERTY" MEANS A PROPERTY THAT HAS AT
5
LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES :6
(A) B
OARDING FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE HOUSING FOR EQUINES ,
7
TRAINING FOR EQUESTRIANS , OR EQUINE SERVICE AND EDUCATION8
PROGRAMS;9
(B) E
QUINE STABLES THAT FACILITATE ANIMAL WELFARE RESCUE
10
PROGRAMS OR EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAMS ;11
(C) B
REEDING FACILITIES FOR EQUINES; OR
12
(D) N
ONPUBLIC EQUESTRIAN VENUES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO
13
THE EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY .14
(IV) "SUBURBAN OR URBAN " MEANS THE POPULATION AND15
TRAFFIC DENSITY ARE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT AND REGULAR16
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN EQUESTRIANS AND MOTOR VEHICLES OR OTHER17
RESIDENTS.18
(b) A MUNICIPALITY WITH A MASTER PLAN MAY IDENTIFY AND19
SHOW ON THE MASTER PLAN THE LOCATION OF AND CHARACTER OF20
EXISTING OR PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE , VENUES, AND21
EQUESTRIAN ZONES.22
23
(c) A MUNICIPALITY MAY ORGANIZE PUBLIC EVENTS TO EDUCATE24
THE PUBLIC ABOUT EQUESTRIAN USE OF RECREATIONAL TRAILS AND ROADS25
AND THE DUTIES OF USERS OF TRAILS AND ROADS WITH REGARD TO26
EQUESTRIAN USERS. A MUNICIPALITY MAY PARTNER WITH LOCAL HORSE27
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TO HOLD THE PUBLIC EVENTS.2
SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-4-805, amend (1)3
as follows:4
42-4-805. Pedestrians walking or traveling in a wheelchair on5
highways. (1) Pedestrians walking or traveling in a wheelchair along and6
upon highways where sidewalks are not provided shall walk or travel only7
on a road shoulder as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.8
Where neither a sidewalk nor road shoulder is available, any pedestrian9
walking or traveling in a wheelchair along and upon a highway shall walk10
OR TRAVEL as near as practicable to an outside edge of the roadway and,11
in the case of a two-way roadway, shall walk or travel only on the left12
side of the roadway facing traffic that may approach from the opposite13
direction; except that:14
(a) any person
AN INDIVIDUAL lawfully soliciting a ride may stand15
on either side of such A two-way roadway where there is a view of traffic16
approaching from both directions;
AND17
(b) A
N INDIVIDUAL RIDING OR LEADING A HORSE MAY TRAVEL ON18
THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC .19
20
SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-2-603, amend21
(3) as follows:22
42-2-603. Rules. (3) In adopting the rules, the department shall:23
(a) Use the guidelines concerning commercial driving schools24
promulgated ADOPTED by the United States department of transportation;25
AND26
(b) I
NCLUDE IN THE CURRICULA GUIDELINES FOR SHARING THE
27
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EQUESTRIANS, THE ADVICE THAT THE DRIVER:2
(I) P
ROCEED WITH DUE CARE AND CAUTION TO AVOID CAUSING
3
INJURY TO THE EQUESTRIAN;4
(II) N
OT EXCEED TEN MILES PER HOUR; AND
5
(III) (A) M
AINTAIN AT LEAST SIX FEET OF DISTANCE FROM THE
6
EQUESTRIAN WHEN PASSING UNLESS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS MAKE IT7
IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN SIX FEET OF DISTANCE; OR8
(B) M
AINTAIN AS MUCH DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE FROM THE
9
EQUESTRIAN IF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN SIX10
FEET OF DISTANCE.11
SECTION 11. Act subject to petition - effective date -12
applicability. (1) This act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following13
the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the14
general assembly; except that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant15
to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution against this act or an16
item, section, or part of this act within such period, then the act, item,17
section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people at the18
general election to be held in November 2026 and, in such case, will take19
effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the20
governor.21
(2) This act applies to offenses committed on or after the22
applicable effective date of this act.23
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