Hochul seeks speed limiters for New York City super-speeders
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 30
Hochul seeks speed limiters for New York City super-speeders
9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 30
The proposal targets about 14,600 vehicles caught by cameras speeding at least 16 times in a year, with its fate tied to state budget talks with the Legislature.
The Intelligent Speed Assistance device uses GPS to detect local speed limits and cap vehicles slightly above them, though drivers could temporarily override it in some circumstances.
Advocates say the small group of repeat offenders causes disproportionate deaths and serious injuries, especially near school zones, while critics call the technology invasive and potentially risky if it fails.
Could New York's plan for 'super-speeders' lead to speed limiters in all cars?
Can a device with an override button truly stop New York's most reckless drivers?
If a mandated speed-limiter fails and causes a crash, who will be held liable?