CO SB 17-213 (AV statute)
Colorado SB 17-213 — Automated Driving Systems
Colorado · Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-242
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 1, 2017
- Applies to
- Owners and operators of ADS-equipped vehicles on Colorado public roads
- Enforced by
- Colorado Department of Transportation; Colorado State Patrol
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.
Who is protected: Colorado motorists and pedestrians sharing roads with AVs
Legal detail
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-242 (Automated Driving Systems), added by SB 17-213, Ch. 354.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | June 1, 2017 |
| Citation | Colo. Rev. Stat. § 42-4-242 |
| 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 |
| Bill text | Colorado General Assembly — SB 17-213 |
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