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Monday, Jun. 2, 2025

Are bicyclists allowed to roll through stop signs in Colorado? 

Por Jaijongkit, The Colorado Sun
yes

A 2022 law allows bicyclists in Colorado to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs, but they must wait until the way is clear to proceed. 

House Bill 1028 applies to cyclists ages 15 and older and is aimed at decreasing collisions involving bicycles at intersections. Bicycle-specific lights, signs or other instructions must be followed. 

Cyclists rolling past a stop sign cannot exceed 10 mph and must cross the intersection without putting a foot down. Left turns at red lights are allowed only if turning onto a one-way street.

The law applies to bicycles and other “low-speed conveyances” such as wheelchairs and electric scooters. Operators of these vehicles can still come to a complete stop at intersections. Cyclists under 15 may treat stop signs as yield signs when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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