Overview
- The proposal targets drivers with at least 16 speed-camera tickets in one year or 11 or more license points within 18 months.
- The devices use GPS to prevent acceleration beyond the posted limit, allow a small buffer near 5 mph, and include limited emergency overrides.
- Court orders would attach to drivers rather than vehicles, with judges setting the duration and leeway and contempt penalties for driving without a required device.
- Offenders would pay roughly $1,000 for installation, and sponsors estimate 3,000 to 4,000 initial orders if the bill becomes law.
- Supporters, including victims' families, argue the measure could prevent deaths and note similar programs in D.C., Virginia, Washington state, and New York City's municipal fleet, while some lawmakers raise enforcement concerns about drivers switching cars.