Troopers told CBS Colorado the numbers have increased with drivers leaving their houses late and in a rush. They said the sense of urgency to get their kids to school on time and try to get to work on time themselves is a major factor. Troopers said even though life happens, these are never reasons to speed.

Slow and steady may not win the race, but it will prevent fines. And fatalities. And disapproving scowls from CSP officers who are apparently trying very, very hard not to ticket you. Really, just ask them.

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is officially releasing its 2024 speed violation citation rankings, and the top county has more than double the citations compared to the second on the

Mesa County is in the top five counties in Colorado for speeding violations in 2024, according to a new report by Colorado State Patrol. In order, the counties with the highest number of speeding tickets are as follows: El Paso Douglas Jefferson Fremont Mesa Mesa County is on the list for the first time in four years.