Effective January 1st, drivers who weave in and out of express lanes in Colorado will automatically be ticketed.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is introducing electronic enforcement along US-36, I-70 through Denver, and the I-25 South Gap, using cameras and sensors to monitor toll lanes. This includes areas outside designated zones in Central 70, I-25 South Gap, and the US-36 corridors.
During a 30-day grace period, thousands of warnings were issued to drivers who entered and exited express lanes improperly. But as of Jan. 1, violators will be fined.
Tim Hoover, a spokesperson for CDOT, says this was created to make the roads safer for drivers.
“The technology automatically detects drivers weaving over the lines,” Hoover said. “If you cross the line, you’ll get a $75 ticket, and the fine can increase over time if it goes unpaid.”
Drivers must enter or exit express lanes only at marked locations. Signs and dashed lines indicate where drivers can safely enter or exit the lanes.