The act authorizes the driver of a 2-wheeled motorcycle to overtake or pass another motor vehicle in the same lane if:
The traffic is stopped;
The road has lanes wide enough to pass safely;
The motorcycle is moving at 15 miles per hour or less; and
Conditions permit prudent operation of the motorcycle while overtaking or passing.
A motorcycle driver overtaking or passing under the act must not overtake or pass:
On the right shoulder;
To the right of a vehicle in the farthest right-hand lane if the highway is not limited access; or
In a lane of traffic moving in the opposite direction.
The authorization to overtake or pass is repealed, effective September 1, 2027. Before the repeal, the Colorado department of transportation will analyze safety data on the act and issue a report to the general assembly.
APPROVED by Governor April 4, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Statutes affected:
Preamended PA1 (02/08/2024): 42-4-1503
Preamended PA2 (03/13/2024): 42-4-1503
Introduced (01/22/2024): 42-4-1503
Engrossed (02/12/2024): 42-4-1503
Reengrossed (02/13/2024): 42-4-1503
Revised (03/15/2024): 42-4-1503
Rerevised (03/18/2024): 42-4-1503
Final Act (03/26/2024): 42-4-1503
Signed Act (04/04/2024): 42-4-1503