Colorado Code § 42-4-1411

Use of earphones while driving
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(1) (a) No person shall operate a motor
vehicle while wearing earphones.
(b) For purposes of this subsection (1), "earphones" includes any headset, radio, tape
player, or other similar device which provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other
recorded information through a device attached to the head and which covers all of or a portion
of the ears. "Earphones" does not include speakers or other listening devices that are built into
protective headgear or a device or portion of a device that only covers all or a portion of one ear
and that is connected to a wireless, handheld telephone.
(2) Any person who violates this section commits a class B traffic infraction.
(3) Nothing in this section authorizes the holder of a commercial driver's license issued
pursuant to part 4 of article 2 of this title to act in violation of any federal law or regulation
relating to driving a commercial vehicle.

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