In effect
Limited protection
Colorado SB 17-213 — Automated Driving Systems
Colorado · Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-242
Colorado authorized automated driving systems, allowing AVs that can comply with all traffic laws to operate without a separate state authorization — but if the ADS cannot fully comply, the operator must coordinate with CDOT and the State Patrol before deployment.
Technical detail
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-242 (Automated Driving Systems), added by SB 17-213, Ch. 354.
Who is protected: Colorado motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs
Who must comply: Owners and operators of ADS-equipped vehicles on Colorado public roads
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2017-06-01 |
| Enacted | 2017-06-01 |
| Citation | Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-242 |
| Enforced by | Colorado Department of Transportation; Colorado State Patrol |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic and motor-vehicle code penalties |
| Topics | government use of AI · consumer protection · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Colorado General Assembly — SB 17-213 ↗ |
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