Legal Opinion

No.

Colorado Attorney General Reports

Decided April 25, 1994Published

1Opinion of the Court

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Transportation recognizes that the safe and efficient transportation of the travelling public is dependent on the removal of accident remnants. The potential lack of protection from liability hinders the implementation of a comprehensive incident management plan.

This opinion analyzes the liability issues confronting various state agencies and their personnel while removing vehicles, cargo and debris from the public highways.

QUESTIONS PRESENTED AND CONCLUSIONS

1. Do Colorado State Patrol Officers and other law enforcement agencies have the authority, pursuant to §…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Parrish v. LammSupreme Court of Colorado · 1988
  2. Frick v. AbellSupreme Court of Colorado · 1979
  3. STATE BURRON v. EdwardsColorado Court of Appeals · 1979
  4. Dent v. Amoco Production Co.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1990
  5. Ungerer v. MoodyColorado Court of Appeals · 1993

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