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Fines for express lane weaving violations taking effect on January 1

According to CDOT between December 1 and 17, the state issued over 23-thousand warnings to drivers for weaving in and out of express lanes on Central 70, the I-25 south gap, and US 36 corridors. The civil penalties for violating the express lanes rules start at 75 dollars if paid within 20 days. After 20 days the amount doubles to 150 dollars.
Fines for express lane weaving violations take effect on January 1
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COLORADO — Fines for express lane weaving violations take effect on January 1.

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According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), between December 1 and 17, the state issued more than 23,000 warnings to drivers for weaving in and out of express lanes at the following locations:

  • Central 70 - between Brighton Boulevard and Chambers Road
  • I-25 South Gap - between Monument and Castle Rock
  • US 36 corridors - between Boulder and Denver

Those fines, which are 'civil penalties' for violating the express lanes rules start at $75 if they are paid within 20 days. After that, the fine amount is doubled at $150.

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