Common sense can go a long way toward preventing you from getting in big trouble in Colorado, especially when you are behind the wheel. Several things could earn you a trip to prison if they are discovered in your car during a traffic stop.

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The list of things below you should never keep in your car is worth committing to memory. Check out nine of the most common things found in Colorado cars that get drivers in trouble in the gallery below, and then you can run out and check your glove box after you finish the list.

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Avoid Problems with Police in Colorado

When pulled over in Colorado, the best thing you can do is be respectful, cooperative, and honest with the officer who is questioning you. Lucky for you, the best thing you can do to avoid problems with an officer is to do a little preventative troubleshooting by reading articles like this one and not having any of the items listed below in your vehicle.

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Additional Items That Could Get You In Trouble In Colorado

Most of us have left something in the car we didn't mean to, only to forget it was there later. Remember to roll your window down, and keep both hands in plain view as the officer approaches your vehicle. If you travel with a firearm in the Centennial State, it's a good idea to brush up on the regulations with the Department of Public Safety. You can find them here.

9 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Car in Colorado

If you are caught driving with any of the following items in your car in Colorado, you could be in for a really bad day. Here are nine reminders about things you should never have in your car in the Centennial State.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

LOOK: The Colorado State Patrol Cracking Is Down on These 10 Violations

The Colorado State Patrol has announced its plans to crack down on ten violations as the summer driving season gets underway in the Centennial State. See what the ten most common traffic violations are in the photo gallery below.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

UP NEXT: 10 Common Traffic Violations You May Have Forgotten in Colorado

If it has been a while since you studied your rules of the road in Colorado, here are ten helpful reminders about violations that are sometimes easily forgotten. Scroll through the list below. Did you find a violation you had forgotten or did not know?

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