North Carolina lawmakers propose bill mandating speed-limiting technology for high-risk drivers
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Updated · WTVD-TV · May 6
North Carolina lawmakers propose bill mandating speed-limiting technology for high-risk drivers
7 articles · Updated · WTVD-TV · May 6
The measure in Raleigh would require Intelligent Speed Assistance for motorists regaining licences after revocation for reckless driving or extreme speeding.
Supporters said speeding caused 378 deaths and nearly 8,000 injuries in North Carolina in 2024, with 62% of fatal crashes involving drivers exceeding limits by more than 10mph.
Families for Safe Streets backed the proposal, saying it targets the most dangerous offenders, as North Carolina becomes the 17th state to consider adopting ISA technology.
Will mandatory speed limiters in cars be the new normal for all drivers, not just a select few?
With Europe mandating this tech in all new cars, is the US falling behind on road safety innovation?
Can a car's computer truly fix a driver's bad habits, or is this just a temporary solution?