Texting While Driving in Castle Rock and Douglas County

Colorado has a new penalty for texting while driving, affecting those living in Castle Rock, Parker, and across Colorado. In many of these cases, men, women, and teenagers are initially pulled over on suspicion of Careless Driving. After police gather more evidence, drivers are charged with Texting While Driving. Careless Driving can either be a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense or class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense. Charges of Texting While Driving can be dangerous and expensive. If charged, contact the O’Malley Law Office immediately at 303-265-1950 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Highlands Ranch Driving While Texting Law: What is the New Law?

In Highlands Ranch, for those found texting while driving, the possible fine they could face has increased from $50 to $300. Additionally, four points will be added to their Colorado driver’s license. Police must notice a person driving in a careless manner, and if the reason for their careless driving is texting while driving, a person can face Careless Driving charges along with the consequences involved with texting while driving. These consequences can dramatically impact your future, so it is vital you have the best criminal defense lawyers fighting for the best possible outcome in your criminal case.

Douglas County Careless Driving Lawyer: What is Careless Driving?

The definition of Careless Driving, C.R.S. 42-4-1402, in Douglas County is:

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A person who drives a motor vehicle, bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, or low-power scooter in a careless and imprudent manner, without due regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and use of the streets and highways and all other attendant circumstances, is guilty of careless driving. A person convicted of careless driving of a bicycle or electrical assisted bicycle shall not be subject to the provisions of section 42-2-127.

Careless Driving is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense or class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense in Douglas County. Normally, Careless Driving is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense. However, if you are arrested for Careless Driving resulting in bodily injury or death to another, it is a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense.