06/04/2026
Law Enforcement Team Challenge for MOVE WITH MADD!
MADD Colorado invites you and your department to join us for Move with MADD events in Denver, Northern Colorado (Windsor), and Colorado Springs.
We encourage your department, along with family and friends to register a team, and help us show strong community support for victims and survivors impacted by impaired driving.
Beyond the Move with MADD events, there is still time to RSVP for the MADD and CDOT Law Enforcement Champions Appreciation Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, July 16th in Grand Junction at the Grand Junction Convention Center.
MOVE WITH MADD DENVER 5K RUN | WALK SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST, SLOAN'S LAKE PARK
MOVE WITH MADD NORTHERN COLORADO SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH, WINDSOR BOARDWALK PARK
MOVE WITH MADD COLORADO SPRINGS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND, MEMORIAL PARK
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Things might look different when you register! Don't worry, we are here to help!
Our Move with MADD fundraising platform has transitioned to a new system this year, and we're here to help make the process as smooth as possible!
For our returning participants, you will need to create a new fundraising page and re-add your personal story, photos, and any other content you would like to share.
If you have any questions or need assistance setting up your page, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Victim Services Team. We are happy to help and look forward to supporting you throughout your Move with MADD journey.
Contact Katie Contos at [email protected]
Save the dates to join us for these 2026 MADD Colorado Events
July 16, 2026, CDOT & MADD Law Enforcement Champions Awards, Grand Junction, CO
August 1, 2026, Move with MADD: Denver
August 15, 2026, Move with MADD: Windsor
August 22, 2026, Move with MADD: Colorado Springs
November 14, 2026, Candlelight Vigil
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06/01/2026
New law requires first-time DUI offenders to install interlock device.
New law requires first-time DUI offenders to install interlock device
A bill signed into law will soon require first-time DUI offenders to hold an interlock-restricted license.
05/31/2026
Front Range Law Enforcement Champions Announced by CDOT and MADD
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May 22, 2026 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado - These awards focus on efforts to reduce impaired driving, increase the use of seat belts and reduce speeding
Denver — The Colorado Department of Transportation and Mothers Against Drunk Driving announced the winners of the 2026 Law Enforcement Champion awards for the Front Range during an awards ceremony at Empower Field this week. These awards focus on efforts to reduce impaired driving, increase the use of seat belts and reduce speeding.
The Law Enforcement Champion award winners are:
Dr. Robert E. Weltzer Outstanding Dedication to Traffic Safety:
Crystal Soderman, Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
Col. Mark V. Trostel Le Officer of the Year Award:
Sgt. Gordon Lawcock, Northglenn Police Department
The Officer Andrew Duarte Person of Impact Award:
Corporal Mario J. Enriquez, Colorado State Patrol
Sgt. Michael "Mikey" Buccino, Steamboat Springs Police Department
Excellence in Leadership Award:
Major Ian Whittington, Colorado State Patrol
MADD Hero Award:
Officer Derek Bartlett, Manitou Springs Police Department
Sgt. David Baldwin Award:
Deputy Trae Borror, Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Drug Recognition Expert of the Year, Front Range:
Sgt. Matthew Hammernik, Arvada Police Department
Outstanding Dedication to Investigating Impaired Driving Crashes:
Castle Rock Police Department & 23rd District Attorney's Office Trial Team for People v. Stephenson
Outstanding Dedication to Underage Drinking Prevention and Enforcement:
Traffic Safety Unit, Windsor Police Departments
Outstanding Individual Dedication to Impaired Driving Enforcement Mountain/Western Slope:
Deputy Cameron Sullivan, Summit County Sheriff's Office
Outstanding Individual Dedication to Impaired Driving Enforcement Front Range/Rural:
Officer Michaela Robertson, Manitou Springs Police Department
Kennedy Miller, Park Ranger III, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Chatfield State Park
Deputy Justin Slavin, Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Outstanding Team Dedication to Impaired Driving Enforcement:
Colorado State Patrol Statewide DUI Travel Team, Colorado State Patrol
CSUPD Nights Team, Colorado State University Police Department
Outstanding Victim Advocate:
Lindsey Bravdica, Victim Witness Director, Office of the District Attorney 20th Judicial District
A law enforcement champion is an individual who shows outstanding support for impaired driving, traffic safety or occupant protection enforcement. This can be demonstrated by the number of dangerous drivers removed from the roadways or arrests made during the established enforcement periods throughout the year. It can also be demonstrated by drug recognition expert activity, high visibility enforcement tactics and other related activities.
Awards will be presented to law enforcement champions in the western region of the state in Grand Junction this July.
Approximately one-third of traffic fatalities involve an impaired driver in Colorado. In addition, most traffic fatalities involve an unbuckled driver or passenger. Seat belts save an estimated 225 lives in Colorado each year. An additional 70 lives could have been saved if everyone in Colorado buckled up. The current seat belt use rate is 90.7%.
CDOT provides funding to Colorado law enforcement for impaired driving and seat belt enforcement campaigns. The Heat Is On campaign runs throughout the year with 15 specific high visibility impaired driving enforcement periods centered on national holidays and large public events. Enforcement periods can include sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to impaired driving enforcement.
There are three high visibility seat belt enforcement periods that take place each year in Colorado.
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking and other drug use. MADD has helped to save more than 400,000 lives, reduce drunk driving deaths by more than 50 percent and promote designating a non-drinking driver. MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® calls for law enforcement support, ignition interlocks for all offenders and advanced vehicle technology. MADD has provided supportive services to nearly one million drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge through local victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. Visit madd.org or call 1-877-ASK-MADD
05/29/2026
One of the new laws gives district attorneys the option to charge negligent drivers who cause a fatal crash with a Class 5 felony.
By Melissa Henry
Published: May 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM MDT|Updated: 21 hours ago
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Two new Colorado laws aimed at cracking down on careless and impaired driving were signed Thursday during a stop at the Colorado Springs Police Department.
One of the new laws gives district attorneys the option to charge negligent drivers who cause a fatal crash with a Class 5 felony. Supporters say the change closes a gap in state law that previously forced prosecutors to choose between a top-level misdemeanor or a lower-level felony charge in some cases.
Teri Bogel, whose husband was killed in a hit-and-run crash in 2019, said the previous penalties did not reflect the devastating impact reckless driving can have on families.
“A lot of times people may view it as only a cyclist or only a pedestrian,” Bogel said. “But we’re all vulnerable road users at some point.”
The governor also signed a second law focused on impaired driving prevention.
The measure requires first-time DUI offenders to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles. The devices prevent a car from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol concentration is above prohibited levels.
The law also removes a previous two-month waiting period some DUI offenders faced before being able to apply for the devices.
Renee Lund, whose son was killed by a drunk driver in 2022, spoke in support of the legislation at Thursday’s signing event.
Speaking of the driver in her son’s case, Lund said she believes the new changes to Colorado’s DUI laws could help save lives in the future.
“With this new law, if he would have had that interlock system in his car, there’s a pretty good chance that my son would still be alive,” Lund said.
The new DUI law takes effect June 1, 2027.
05/29/2026
Colorado Impaired Driving Professional Assistance Request (CIDPAR)
The Colorado Impaired Driving Professional Assistance Request (CIDPAR) is a program of the Colorado Highway Safety Office (CHSO) at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). CIDPAR was created to provide law enforcement, prosecutors, probation professionals, judicial officers, and allied partners with direct access to specialized impaired driving resources and professional support throughout Colorado.
Through CIDPAR, professionals can quickly request assistance from:
* The Colorado SFST/DRE State Coordinator
* Impaired Driving-focused Prosecutors
* Judicial Liaison Officers
* Other impaired driving subject matter experts and partner resources
CIDPAR is designed to streamline communication, strengthen collaboration, and ensure agencies and professionals have timely access to impaired driving expertise and support.
Assistance requests may include:
* Technical Assistance
* Library Materials
* Training
* Other Professional Needs
How It Works
Simply complete the online CIDPAR request form. Once submitted, the request will be reviewed and directed to the appropriate professional or partner for follow-up assistance.
Colorado’s impaired driving efforts are strongest when agencies and professionals work together. Please share this resource with others in your professional circles who may benefit from access to these services and support opportunities.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding CIDPAR, please contact Tuesday Black at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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05/23/2026
The latest in traffic safety news
May 2026
Motorcyclist fatalities have risen nearly 90% in the past 15 years. Amid this alarming trend, CDOT, in partnership with the Colorado State Patrol, victims of motorcycle crashes and Motorcycle Operator Safety Training program representatives, held a press conference on May 11 to urge safe riding and driving ahead of peak riding season.
- Campaign Corner -
Impaired Driving
CDOT partners with Coors Distributing Company to launch DUI awareness campaign at Denver bars →
Click It or Ticket
Statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement begins →
Motorcycle Safety
Colorado experiences deadliest start to a year for motorcyclists since 2017 →
- National & State News -
How connected vehicle technology could significantly decrease traffic crashes (11Alive) →
We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous? (Fast Company) →
IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (IIHS) →
- Research -
Why are U.S. traffic deaths increasing again? (The New York Times) →
Traffic deaths rise by 15% on major album release days (Planetizen) →
Safety benefits stack up from driver assistance features (IIHS) →
- Colorado Traffic Safety Summit -
Your sneak peek at the 2026 Colorado Traffic Safety Summit is here! Visit the Colorado Traffic Safety Summit website to view the agenda at a glance and purchase your ticket.
The summit brings together professionals from law enforcement, engineering, planning, education, advocacy, emergency response and healthcare to tackle the most pressing issues on Colorado’s roadways. The event will be held at the Grand Junction Convention Center from July 14 to 16.
- Partner Resources -
This Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, CDOT is emphasizing the importance of safe behavior among motorcyclists and drivers of passenger vehicles.
In 2025, there were 148 motorcycle fatalities on Colorado roads, accounting for nearly one-quarter (21%) of all traffic deaths in the state that year. This is, frankly, bad news. But the good news? We’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to reversing this trend.
Please join us in raising awareness, promoting safety and reducing motorcycle crashes on our roadways. Access the Motorcycle Safety toolkit materials here.
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