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.

Colorado State Patrol released new data on the counties with the most speeding tickets. CSP data showed many drivers in one county have lead feet, with more speeding tickets than the next two counties combined.

El Paso County — encompassing Colorado Springs and surrounding areas — had the most, with 2,161 tickets. This is the third consecutive year that El Paso has topped the State Patrol's list. The five counties to receive the most speeding tickets in 2024 from the agency were: For the past four years,

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.