In Colorado, seatbelt laws are enforced through secondary enforcement, meaning a driver can only be ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt if pulled over for another violation, except when a child is unbuckled, which allows for a primary stop. This contrasts with neighboring states like Utah and New Mexico, where not wearing a seatbelt is a primary offense, allowing officers to stop drivers solely for that reason. Some surrounding states, such as Wyoming and Arizona, do not permit stops solely for seatbelt violations.

Additionally, Colorado has enacted 12 new gun laws in 2025 aimed at tightening regulations on firearm ownership and use. Key provisions include raising the minimum age to purchase ammunition to 21 starting in 2026, banning rapid-fire conversion devices, requiring background checks and firearm certification courses for certain gun purchases, and mandating security plans for gun shows. Other laws focus on preventing gun violence, such as notifying protected individuals about attempts to purchase firearms and expanding felony convictions that prohibit gun ownership. These measures reflect Colorado’s efforts to enhance public safety and regulate firearms more strictly.