Last updated: April 9, 2026
These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (collectively, this "Agreement") govern your access to and use of the Drive Colorado website and its associated pass and highway websites (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Drive Colorado provides access to publicly available data related to road conditions, closures, and traffic information sourced from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and other third-party public sources. This data is repackaged for ease of viewing but is provided "as is" without any guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.
The following individual websites also use this data to track specific mountain passes and highways:
While these individual websites ("Partner Sites") use data aggregated by Drive Colorado, they are separate entities. Each Partner Site operates independently, and Drive Colorado does not assume responsibility for the content or accuracy of any Partner Site.
Drive Colorado is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) or any other government entity. While we use publicly available data provided by CDOT, including through their public API, we are not an official part of CDOT or any government agency.
Users should always verify critical information — such as road closures and conditions — through official CDOT channels for the most authoritative and up-to-date information.
By using the Service, you agree to:
The Service allows users to submit firsthand reports about road conditions, closures, and traffic disruptions. This user-generated content is clearly differentiated from official CDOT data in the interface.
While Drive Colorado encourages users to share timely and accurate information, we cannot verify the accuracy of every submission. Drive Colorado is not responsible for user-submitted content and assumes no liability for any inaccuracies or misinformation. All user-submitted content is subject to review and may be flagged, removed, or modified at Drive Colorado's discretion if deemed inappropriate, irrelevant, or incorrect.
Registered users can personalize how user-generated content is displayed:
User-generated content is always subject to community review and is not guaranteed to be accurate or verified.
All data on the Service comes from publicly available sources, including CDOT. While we strive to present this data accurately, Drive Colorado makes no warranties or representations regarding its accuracy, completeness, or reliability. All information is provided "as is," and Drive Colorado assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or inconsistencies.
Drive Colorado is not liable for any user-submitted content, including reports on road conditions, closures, or incidents. Users are encouraged to independently verify any information before acting upon it. Drive Colorado does not validate or authenticate first-hand user submissions and is not responsible for any consequences arising from inaccuracies in user-reported information.
The Service may display live or archived camera feeds for traffic monitoring purposes. These feeds are provided by third-party sources (including CDOT) and are not controlled by Drive Colorado. We cannot guarantee that camera images are current or operational at all times. Drive Colorado is not liable for any discrepancies, outdated images, or malfunctioning feeds.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Drive Colorado and its affiliates, employees, contractors, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Service, including but not limited to reliance on data accuracy, service interruptions, or technical issues. By using the Service, you assume all risks associated with relying on the data or user-generated content.
Drive Colorado is committed to protecting your privacy. This section explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used and protected.
Information you provide directly:
Information collected automatically:
We do not use third-party advertising networks, behavioral tracking pixels, or analytics platforms that share your data with advertisers. We do not sell your personal information.
The Service uses TomTom and Apple MapKit APIs to display traffic flow and map data. These services operate against fixed route coordinates defined by Drive Colorado — your device's location is never accessed or transmitted. Requests to these APIs may include anonymized usage data consistent with TomTom's privacy policy and Apple's privacy policy. We do not share your account identity with either service.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not send marketing emails without your explicit opt-in.
We share information only in the following circumstances:
We use session cookies and browser storage to keep you logged in and maintain your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. If you disable cookies, some features of the Service (such as staying logged in) may not function correctly.
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate operational purposes such as fraud prevention or billing records. User-submitted road reports may be retained in anonymized or aggregated form after account deletion.
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
Colorado residents may have additional rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), including the right to appeal a decision we make about a data rights request. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 7. We will respond within 45 days.
We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, hashed password storage, and access controls limiting who can access production systems. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and Drive Colorado cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
Live and archived camera feeds displayed on the Service may capture public roadways and areas. These feeds are not intended to collect personal information about individuals. Drive Colorado does not control these feeds and does not collect any personal data from them.
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
The data, content, and materials available on the Service are the property of Drive Colorado and are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Any unauthorized use — including reproduction, redistribution, or scraping of data — is strictly prohibited.
Web scraping, data mining, or the use of automated tools to extract data from the Service without prior written permission from Drive Colorado is forbidden. Attempts to access content using bots, crawlers, or similar tools may result in immediate blocking of the associated IP address.
Embedding Drive Colorado or any of its Partner Sites, or any part of their content, within an iframe on another website without explicit written consent from Drive Colorado is prohibited. Unauthorized iframe embedding may result in immediate blocking of the associated domain and further legal action.
Drive Colorado reserves the right to alter the appearance, behavior, or content of pages displayed in unauthorized iframes, or to block such embeddings entirely without prior notice.
Drive Colorado actively monitors activity on the Service. We reserve the right to block IP addresses and users that violate these terms without notice. Any misuse, illegal activity, or unauthorized access may result in legal action. We reserve the right to seek damages and take further legal steps as necessary to protect our intellectual property.
Drive Colorado reserves the right to modify, update, or change this Agreement at any time at our discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered users by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Drive Colorado is not a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations made to Drive Colorado are not tax-deductible under U.S. law. All funds received will be used for development, hosting, and domain costs. We are committed to transparency in our financial practices. By making a donation, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to these terms.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Agreement, or to exercise your data rights, please contact us: