HB 18-1188

HB 18-1188, also known as the Electronic Data Transportation Infrastructure bill, allows the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to use technology in highways to communicate with vehicles for traffic management and transportation efficiency. However, CDOT is restricted from collecting personal information except when needed for high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes or toll roads. The bill also requires that agreements related to testing automated driving systems be made public by the department, while protecting trade secrets. Since it has been signed into law, this legislation will now guide how CDOT can use technology and manage data in Colorado's transportation infrastructure.

Official Summary

Current law generally requires a state or local agency to get a search warrant before obtaining location information from an electronic device. The bill authorizes the Colorado department of transportation to use highway infrastructure technology to communicate with motor vehicles to facilitate transportation or manage traffic. The Colorado department of transportation (department) is prohibited from collecting personally identifying data except where necessary to administer HOV and toll lanes. Current law requires a person testing an automated driving system for a motor vehicle to obtain approval from the department and the Colorado state patrol. The bill requires the department to publish any agreement concerning this testing and prohibits the department and the Colorado state patrol from releasing any trade secrets. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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