Colorado § 42-12-403 - Special equipment or modification.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-12-403 — Special equipment or modification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-12-403. Special equipment or modification.
(1) Unless the presence of special equipment was a prior condition for sale within Colorado at the time an historic or special interest vehicle was manufactured for first use, the presence of such equipment or device is not required as a condition for current legal use.
(2) Any safety device or safety equipment that was manufactured for and installed on a motor vehicle as original equipment must be in proper operating condition when the vehicle is operated on or for highway purposes.
Source: L. 2011: Entire article amended with relocations, (SB 11-031), ch. 86, p. 242, § 1, effective August 10.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 42-12-104 (1) and (3) as they existed prior to 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 42-12-403
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-12-403 cover?
Section 42-12-403 ("Special equipment or modification.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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