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Colorado Auto Insurance Coverage

With its endless mountain ranges and a vast selection of outdoor activities to enjoy, Colorado truly has endless adventures to offer. But driving in the state can be challenging at times, especially during the winter months, so it's important you have the right protection for yourself and your vehicle.

Required Auto Insurance in Colorado

Colorado requires all drivers to have liability insurance for both property damage and bodily injury, which pays for any damage or injuries caused by an accident in which you were at fault. Colorado requires the following minimum liability coverage:

  • Bodily Injury: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.
  • Property Damage: $15,000 per accident.

Colorado Teen Driving Laws

Colorado requires teens to hold a learner's permit for at least 12 months before applying for their Colorado driver's license. Steps for obtaining a driver's license will vary depending on the teen's age: 

  • At 15 to 15 and a half years old, teens must complete a 30-hour driver's education course before applying for their permit. Once a permit is obtained, drivers must log 50 hours of driving time and complete a 6-hour behind-the-wheel course before applying for a driver's license.
  • At 15 and a half to 16 years old, teens can complete a 30-hour driver's education course or a 4-hour classroom driver awareness course before applying for their permit. Once a permit is obtained, drivers must log 50 hours of driving time and complete a 6-hour behind-the-wheel course before applying for a driver's license.
  • At 16 to 17 years old, teens can immediately apply for a permit. Once a permit is obtained, drivers must log 50 hours of driving time before applying for a driver's license.

Colorado Auto Insurance Discounts

Looking to save? You may qualify for one or more auto insurance discounts available to drivers in Colorado. Some examples of common discounts include:

  • Safe driver
  • Good student
  • Installed anti-theft systems
  • Multi-vehicle
  • Accident-free
  • Multi-policy

 

 

 

Read more about potential discounts by visiting our auto insurance discounts page.

Optional Coverage in Colorado

No law in Colorado states that you must settle for the state's minimum auto insurance requirements. You can always expand your coverage by purchasing optional insurance policies that cover a broader range of expenses and situations.

Start your Colorado auto insurance quote online, or by calling (888) 772-4247.

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About Colorado

Home to the Rocky Mountain National Park and endless snow-covered slopes, Colorado is one of the nation's top skiing and snowboarding destinations.