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Excess BAC CDL in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Excess BAC CDL” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.

What does “Excess BAC CDL” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Excess BAC CDL" means that a person drove a commercial motor vehicle in this state when the person's BAC was 0.04 or more at the time of driving or at any time thereafter. (C.R.S. § 42-2-126)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.