Retallack v. Police Court of City of Colorado Springs

Mr. Justice Hall has very ably presented, in his dissenting opinion, views I entertain in respect to the problem confronting us. There are, however, additional reasons why I would hold careless driving and reckless driving to be matters of state concern not subject to the jurisdiction of the municipal court of Colorado Springs.

The State of Colorado, through its legislature, has spoken at length and in detail regarding the regulation of traffic in “The Uniform Safety Code of 1935.” C.R.S. ’53, 13-3 and 13-4. C.R.S. ’53, 13-4-6, is a part of “The Uniform Safety Code of 1935” and directs:

“The…