By Shannon Lukens. File photo.

 

Slow down and be safe out there.

Colorado State Patrol says they are running a multi-agency operation on Friday, Nov. 21, to make sure everyone gets to where they have to go safely.

CSP sends word there will be multiple troopers, officers, and deputies in Routt, Moffat, Grand, Eagle and Summit counties, with extra enforcement on Colorado traffic laws. And they’re on the lookout for impaired drivers. They say to always wear a seatbelt, put away the cell phone, and drive the speed limit. Or slow down if weather conditions are poor.

 

Press Release from Colorado State Patrol; Nov. 18, 2025.

Northwestern Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up for Highway Safety

(COLORADO) – With a surge of winter weather impacting the high country this week, the Colorado State Patrol will run a multi-agency operation on Friday, November 21, to ensure that anyone traveling in Northwestern Colorado reaches their destination safely. Troopers, officers, and deputies in multiple counties in northwestern Colorado will be adding extra patrols in areas such as Eagle, Grand, Routt, Summit, and Moffat Counties to enforce Colorado traffic laws and look for impaired drivers.

While increased law enforcement presence helps, we can’t do it alone. We need your help to make the highway safer.

• Drive the posted speed limit and slow down in poor conditions. While the posted speed limit may be appropriate on a warm summer day, the safe speed may be much less than the posted speed limit during inclement weather.
• Put the distractions away. If you are the driver, do not handle your cell phone while driving. Colorado law requires all drivers to use a hands-free device.
• Always wear a seat belt. Seat belts are most effective when worn properly.
• Make sure children are properly restrained in the correct child safety seat for their size and age. For more information on child passenger safety, please visit Car Seats Colorado.
• Drive sober. While this should go without saying, impaired drivers are still out there. Don’t drive impaired by drugs or alcohol. It’s just not worth it.

Driving in Colorado winter weather can bring extra hazards and be dangerous if you’re not prepared. Colorado State Troopers responded to 11,745 crashes last winter, with impacts ranging from property damage to death. Whether encountering fog, snow, or icy conditions, the best way to minimize risk is to reduce your speed. For more information, visit Winter Ready in Colorado.

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