Washington state legislators are confronting a surge in traffic fatalities with a novel approach, according to reports from several news outlets. House Bill 1596, named the Andrea Smith Hudson Act after a tragic and fatal speeding incident, would require habitual speeders and individuals resuming driving after a suspension for racing or excessive speeding to fit their vehicles with intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices, as detailed by FOX13 Seattle. This legislation, heard by the House Transportation Committee on January 30, aims to rein in the problematic trend of high-speed driving that has significantly contributed to traffic casualties…