Hansen’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Road Safety, Keep Coloradans Mobile Clears Committee

DENVER, CO – Today, the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee approved Senator Chris Hansen’s, D-Denver, bipartisan legislation to create safer roads. 

HB24-1250, cosponsored by Senator Jim Smallwood, R-Parker, would allow an individual convicted of a driving infraction to attend a driving improvement course to waive license suspension points. Driver’s improvement courses teach the most up-to-date rules of the road and how to drive more safely. The Department of Revenue approved courses are four to six hours and can be completed online or in person. 

“Having a driver’s license is essential to many hardworking Coloradans so they can get to work, attend appointments, and take care of their families,” said Hansen. “This bill is a great way to allow drivers to keep their licenses and avoid driving illegally. Instead of paying a one time fee, drivers would have the opportunity to learn from their mistakes, ultimately making our roads safer while saving folks money.”

Sixteen other states have implemented similar programs that cover topics such as highway safety, defensive driving, state traffic laws, and driving emergencies. These programs are shown to lower insurance premiums, which saves drivers hundreds of dollars annually. 

The bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Follow its progress HERE.