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Wheat Ridge adopts Colorado’s 2024 model traffic code; new e‑bike and phone rules take effect
Summary
Council adopted the 2024 Colorado model traffic code with local amendments: handheld cellphone use while driving is banned as a primary offense with an initial compliance window; new ebike rules (helmet and age limits) and increased maximum penalties for serious traffic infractions were included.
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — The Wheat Ridge City Council on Jan. 27 adopted an ordinance that updates the municipal traffic code to align with Colorado’s 2024 model traffic code, adding new rules for e‑bikes, hands‑free cellphone use and updated penalty language.
Division Chief Eric Kellogg briefed council on the changes, which he described as mostly technical housekeeping but highlighted several provisions that could affect local enforcement: riders under 18 must wear helmets while using e‑bikes; riders under 16 are not allowed to use class‑3 e‑bikes…
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