The Colorado Driving Record

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles keeps driving records for the past seven years that reflect activity posted to the driver record. The record cannot be restricted to showing only periods shorter than seven years. Motor vehicle records are kept following state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Federal Trade Commission's requirements.

Inside The Driving Record

Your Colorado driving record may provide a partial or complete outline of your personal CO driving history, depending on the type of driving record and where you purchase it. If you order your driving record directly from the Colorado Department of Revenue, it will include the following information:
  • Your personal information, such as your full name and address.
  • Information on traffic accidents.
  • DWI infractions
  • Points on your driver's license
  • Suspended license lengths.
  • Reinstatement procedures.
  • SR-22 insurance requirements
When you order your driving record, you'll get valuable information like violation convictions, accidents (if reported by the state), suspensions or limitations, special license classifications, and DUI offenses. DMV.com suggests ordering a copy every three years. Fill out the form above to order a copy of your records to find out what's on your driving history report.

Driving Points

Your Colorado driver's license points are penalties for specific moving violations. You can receive between one and twelve points on your CO drivers record depending on the type of traffic offense:
  • 12 points for DWI based on drug use
  • 12 points for leaving a car accident scene
  • 12 points for eluding a law enforcement officer.
  • 8 points for DWI based on alcohol
  • 8 points for careless driving
  • 4 points for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.
  • 4 points for failing to provide proof of insurance.
  • 4 points for poor passing
  • 3 points for failure to yield right of way.
  • 2 points for driving an unsafe vehicle.
Even if you complete the steps for driving license reinstatement to end a suspension, the traffic points on your Colorado Department of Revenue driving history will remain visible for the duration of your license's validity.

Consequences Of Driving Points

The points on your CO driving record can cause your driver's license to be suspended, canceled, or denied. If you accumulate enough points, depending on the driver category you belong to, your license may be suspended:
  • For drivers younger than 18:
    • 6 points in 12 months
    • 7 or more points for the period of the license's validity
  • For drivers between 18 and 21 years of age:
    • 9 points in 12 months
    • 12 points in 24 months
    • 14 points for the period of the license's validity
  • For drivers older than 21:
    • 12 points in 12 months
    • 18 points in 24 months
  • For chauffeurs on official duty:
    • 16 points in 12 months
    • 24 points in 24 months
    • 28 points in 48 months
Furthermore, demerit points on your DOR driving record can limit your employment opportunities and force you to pay more for auto insurance. Points on your Colorado driving record show that you are a risk to insurers and potential employers, who may reject or cancel your applications.

Checking For Penalties And Violations In Driving Record

DUI

    • The DUI arrest record section of the CO DOR driving record contains information about alcohol-related accidents and moving violations. If you have been ordered to take an alcohol improvement course or are regaining your driver's license, you may need to obtain your DUI criminal record.

Suspension

    • Your DMV driving record report contains detailed information about your driver's license status. Request a copy of your driving record to learn about your current license status.

Traffic Violations

    • Colorado driver's records include all traffic violations for which you have been convicted in the state. You can improve your driving habits and establish a clean driving record by keeping track of your traffic violations.

Obtaining Colorado Driving Record

DMV.com advises ordering driving records from a secure and trustworthy source. You can order your driving record directly from a Colorado DOR local government branch, which is usually the most cost-effective way to obtain your driving record. DMV.com has partnered with BackgroundChecks.com to provide you with the most up-to-date information quickly and conveniently. We partnered with BackgroundChecks.com because they are dedicated to keeping your information private and secure. The Colorado Department of Revenue provides several different types of driving record reports. You will know which one suits your needs if you learn more about what constitutes a specific motor vehicle record.

7-Year Driving Record

Suppose you do not need a full driving history. In that case, the Colorado DOR's seven-year driving record provides information about traffic violations and infractions you have committed in the last seven years.

Complete Driving History

The CO's complete driving record details your violations, suspensions, and infractions dating to the day your driver's license was issued.

Employee Driving History

Employers in Colorado typically order employee driver records, specifically designed for hiring, to obtain information about a job applicant's driving history.

Fees

A standard driving record in Colorado costs $9. A certified copy of this document costs an additional $10.