Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill to ensure human oversight in automated commercial vehicles. The proposed legislation, introduced on January 28, mandates that a qualified commercial driver must be present in self-driving trucks.
The details: State Rep. Sheila Lieder introduced HB25-1122, which targets automated driving systems in commercial motor vehicles.
- The bill requires a driver with a commercial driver's license (CDL) to monitor and, if needed, intervene with the vehicle's driving, ensuring road safety.
- Fines for violating the proposed law start at $1,000 for a first offense and double with each subsequent violation.
Context: This isn't Colorado's first attempt at regulating automated vehicles — other states like California and New York have also introduced similar measures.
What's next: The bill is currently under consideration by the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee, according to the Colorado General Assembly.