An account introduced in the Washington State The legislative power would require administrators with a history of speed violations to have a speed -limping device on their cars.
Huis Bill 1596 was presented after supporters say that an increase in fatal accidents was caused by speed violations. The bill was heard on Thursday in the home transport committee and, according to FOX 13, an “intelligent assistance tool” should be installed in the cars of certain drivers.
The device limits the speed of the car using GPS technology to follow the speed limit where the vehicle is driven. These drivers can exceed the speed limit up to three times a month.
A driver would have the device on his car if it has a new limited license that is determined by the account. This is similar to how inflammatory locking devices are used for people with a history of drunk driving.
A bill introduced in the legislative power of the state of Washington would require drivers with a history of speeding violations to have a speed -restricting device on their cars. (Istock)
Drivers would also receive the device during the probationary period after their license was suspended for racing or ‘excessive speed violations’, which is defined as at least 20 miles per hour about the speed limit. Directors can also be ordered by a court for a speed -restricting device On their car.
“We lose Washingtonians and family members loses loved ones unnecessary, tragic and preventive,” said Democrat State Rep. Mari Leavitt, an excellent sponsor of the bill.
“These are not accidents,” she added. “They are deliberately people who choose behavior that causes damage and often kills people.”
According to data in 2023 of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, one in three fatal accidents in the State concerned a fast -moving driver. The total number of fatal crashes and the number with speed violations has been upwardly trending since 2019.
The device limits the speed of the car using GPS technology to follow the speed limit where the vehicle is driven. (Getty Images)
“Between 2019 and 2024, tickets for the fast driving of drivers of more than 50 miles per hour on the speed limit by 200%,” testified the Shelly Baldwin of the committee. “So we know that this is an increasing problem that we have had to deal with.”
Republican State Rep. Gloria Mendoza wondered how the bill helps people keep safe by allowing speeders to continue driving.
“So we try to help them get their license back by giving them this tool,” said Mendoza. “So how does this help save life?”
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A driver would have the device on his car if it has a new limited license that is determined by the account. (Getty Images)
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Leavitt replied: “We want to find a way for them to be able to drive lawfully, but safe. And to have them on the road in a safe way, will save lives because they still drive and they drive quickly. And this device, this one Speed ​​-restraint will ensure that they cannot. “
The bill is not yet planned for one Vote outside committee.
