Lauren Fix | The Car Coach
New York’s “Super Speeder” Crackdown Raises a Bigger Question: Why Were They Still Driving?
New York politicians are celebrating what they describe as a major victory for public safety. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation requiring certain repeat speeding offenders to install GPS-based speed-limiting technology in their vehicles. Under the new law, drivers who accumulate 16 or more speed camera violations within a 12-month period can be ordered to install an Intelligent Speed Limiter that prevents their vehicle from exceeding posted speed limits. Those who refuse can ultimately lose their vehicle registration.
At first glance, the proposal sounds reasonable. Most Americans would agree that chronic reckless drivers should face serious consequences. Nobody wants dangerous drivers speeding through school zones or residential neighborhoods. The state is counting on that reaction because it keeps the conversation focused on a small group of offenders rather than the much larger issue this law creates.
The real question is not whether dangerous drivers deserve punishment. The real question is why someone with 16 speeding violations still has driving privileges in the first place.
New York speeding laws are shifting toward mandatory speed limit technology. These vehicle governors may soon control your car.
This is more that a simple NY state law. And it will be in every state quickly.