Colorado § 42-4-1009 - Coasting prohibited.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-4-1009 — Coasting prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-4-1009. Coasting prohibited.
(1) The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the gears or transmission of such vehicle in neutral.
(2) The driver of a truck or bus when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.
(3) Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class A traffic infraction.
Source: L. 94: Entire title amended with relocations, p. 2361, § 1, effective January 1, 1995.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 42-4-909 as it existed prior to 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 42-4-1009
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-4-1009 cover?
Section 42-4-1009 ("Coasting prohibited.") 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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