You can upload your required documents by using our Colorado registration from.
Note, you must register for the Colorado Pilot Car class via our registration portal, prior to uploading your documents.
This 8-hour certification course is offered through Colorado Safety Association. Contact them for details at coloradosafety.org.
Our online program has all the benefits of classroom training, without the cost and inconvenience of leaving your home or office.
Find out which states recognize the Washington State Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator certification.
For over 20 years, Evergreen Safety Council has been an industry leader in Pilot Car program development and training.
Learn from our talented, knowledgeable instructors using practical course materials and engaging activities and demonstration videos.
Our WA P/EVO certification could be your first step toward a career in the wind transportation industry. Follow up by earning your WITPAC certification!
Our class covers the latest laws, regulations, and industry standards on:
Our online course is an 8-hour, instructor-led webinar followed by an online certification exam that is proctored via webcam. Students must have the proper computer equipment to attend the online training.
At the end of the course, you will earn your Colorado Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator certification card (valid for 4 years).
A Colorado Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator certification allows you to operate in the following states: Washington, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Georgia, Texas, Kansas, Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Learn more in our article on Pilot Car Reciprocity.
Note that some states have specific requirements regarding your driver license, insurance, equipment, or other details. Check the rules in the states where you operate.
Class starts at 8AM PT (Pacific Time). Please use this chart to determine when class starts for you in various time zones.
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You can upload your required documents by using our Colorado registration from.
Note, you must register for the Colorado Pilot Car class via our registration portal, prior to uploading your documents.
Yes. Currently, Colorado accepts cards from Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Utah, and Washington. See the CDOT Pilot/Escort Vehicle Information page for details.
Our Pilot Car Reciprocity Page also has more information about this topic.
Yes. The Colorado P/EVO certification is valid in several other states.
Please see our Pilot Car Reciprocity Page for further details.
P/E vehicles are required to have special signs, lights, and specific safety equipment. Refer to Colorado Code of Regulations, sections 502 through 506 for details.
Details on pilot car vehicle and equipment requirements for Colorado are listed in the Colorado Code of Regulations, sections 502 through 506.
According to Colorado Code of Regulations 500.4, P/EVOs in Colorado must
500.4.3 Possess current certificate(s) of insurance or endorsement(s) which indicates that the operator, or the operator’s employer, has in full force and effect insurance coverage(s) for bodily injury and/or property damage as a result of the operation of the escort vehicle, the escort vehicle operator, or both causing the bodily injury and/or property damage arising out of an act or omission by the Pilot Escort Vehicle operator of the escort duties required by the Rules. Such insurance(s) or endorsement(s) shall be no less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit and/or $1,000,000 per occurrence of commercial liability coverage, as applicable, and must be maintained at all times during the term of the certification. The insurance certificate must indicate on the face of the document that the policy is for the operation of Pilot Escort Vehicle(s) and pilot escort duties/responsibilities as required by these Rules.
According to Colorado Code of Regulations 500.4, students must meet the following requirements in order to attend a Pilot/Escort Certification Program:
500.4.1 Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
500.4.2 Possess a valid driver’s license for the state jurisdiction in which he/she resides.
500.4.3 Possess current certificate(s) of insurance or endorsement(s) which indicates that the operator, or the operator’s employer, has in full force and effect insurance coverage(s) for bodily injury and/or property damage as a result of the operation of the escort vehicle, the escort vehicle operator, or both causing the bodily injury and/or property damage arising out of an act or omission by the Pilot Escort Vehicle operator of the escort duties required by the Rules. Such insurance(s) or endorsement(s) shall be no less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit and/or $1,000,000 per occurrence of commercial liability coverage, as applicable, and must be maintained at all times during the term of the certification. The insurance certificate must indicate on the face of the document that the policy is for the operation of Pilot Escort Vehicle(s) and pilot escort duties/responsibilities as required by these Rules.
In addition to the documents listed above, you must also submit an official copy of your Motor Vehicle Record and a passport photo in order to register for the Colorado P/EVO class. See our application page for details.