Governor Has Opportunity to Lead Nation in Autonomous Vehicle Policy

(DENVER) – Following its passage out of the Colorado State Senate, Teamsters are demanding that Gov. Jared Polis sign HB 25-1122. The legislation would require the presence of a trained and licensed human safety operator in any autonomous vehicle (AV) operated for commercial use.

“Gov. Polis has the opportunity to show Coloradans that he’s willing to take their side in the fight against Silicon Valley billionaires who want to automate their jobs and make our roads more dangerous,” said Spencer Hogue, President of Teamsters Joint Council 3. “The smart move is to enact this law as soon as possible.”

“The fight to protect workers, motorists, and public writ large from the dangers posed by driverless cars and trucks goes far beyond Colorado,” said Dean Modecker, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 455. “This is not a hard choice — either support Big Tech or support the will of the people. The Governor knows what the right thing to do is.”

In addition to Colorado, Teamsters are advocating for similar legislation in California, Delaware, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas.

Teamsters Joint Council is America’s premier labor union for the Rocky Mountain region. For more information, go to teamstersjc3.com.

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