New Colorado Laws Seek to Curb Truck Crashes, Noise Complaints Along I-70 and Other Roads

New Colorado laws seek to curb truck crashes, noise complaints along I-70 and other roads

Twin laws enacted by Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday could help reduce the number of truck-related crashes and noise complaints on busy stretches of mountain highways and other roads.  The governor signed both bills outside the Georgetown Visitor Center mere feet away from the humming traffic of Interstate 70, which has been plagued by chronic crashes resulting in multi-hour standstills.  One of the measures, Senate Bill 69, creates a permit system…

New Colorado law allows tire-chain help by vendors along highways

Colorado drivers soon will be able to hire people to install tire chains on their cars or commercial trucks before crossing mountain passes in winter weather. Senate Bill 69, signed into law Thursday afternoon by Gov. Jared Polis, creates a permitting system so vendors can install and remove tire chains and other traction devices to help passing drivers better navigate snowy conditions. The new law also requires car rental companies to notify cu…