- New York has approved installing speed limiters in cars of lead-footed drivers.
- Pilot program kicks off in New York City, but could expand to other locations.
- State is also embracing automated enforcement and trying to lower insurance rates.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will crack down on speeders in New York City. It’s part of a larger effort designed to keep residents safe.
The big news is authorization for New York City to establish a pilot program that targets so-called “super speeders.” Drivers with a need for speed will be forced to have “Intelligent Speed Assistance devices” installed in their vehicles.
The governor’s office didn’t say much about the program, but revealed it will target “drivers with a documented pattern of flouting speeding laws and putting New Yorkers at risk.” The state added the devices will prevent drivers from going over the speed limit, “helping to avert tragedies before they happen and making city streets safer for everyone.”…