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I live in Colorado, how long does a traffic violation stay on your driving record? Especially defective or unsafe vehicle offense.

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In Colorado driving records provided by the CO Division of Motor Vehicles reflect activity that has been retained for the last seven years.

Driving records are for seven years and cannot be limited to show any time period less than seven years. The CO DMV records are maintained in accordance with State and Federal law, which includes the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the requirements of the Federal Trade Commission.

So it would appear a conviction for a defective or unsafe vehicle violation will remain on your Colorado driving record for 7 years. For a copy of your record or to get more information on your driver's history contact the Colorado DMV.

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Yes, but how long do the points stay on your record? I have seen three years, with 24 months being the active period. Since points affect my insurance rates, when do they drop off my record?
Comment added: 10:00 PM Aug-17
I have never gotten my license thanks to an accident I had when I was 18 and on a permit. Im 28 now and have decided to get my license, but couldnt find how long all the bs from my accident would be on my record anywhere else. This site answered my question perfectly! Thank you!
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Only site that gave a direct answer to the question!
Comment added: 11:12 AM May-13
The question is important and the answer was direct and to the point. I would like to have information on what is considered a traffic ticket (moving/non-moving violation) and what establishes the status of "convicted" of a traffic violation. Thank you
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