If HB1596 passes, it would make WA the second state to allow such an alternative to the Speeders condemned
February 4, 2025 at 11:56
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- The state of Washington is considering a new bill which allowed potential suspension drivers to continue driving.
- Drivers should accept to have their cars equipped with a speed limitation device.
- If it passes, Washington would be the second state to allow such an alternative to speeding drivers.
Between 2019 and 2024, the state of Washington experienced a 200% increase in speed tickets to drive 50 mi / h or more above the limit. It is according to Shelly Baldwin of the State Road Safety Commission. To reduce speeds, the state now has a new plan to allow speeders to continue driving as long as they accept a speed limiter in the car.
Those who have a suspended permit could continue to drive with a “speed limits” license if the bill of chamber 1596 is adopted. Technology would use GPS to limit the vehicle speed to the displayed speed limit. Drivers would have the capacity to replace the limiter three times a month, but could be subject to an additional sanction for this. He also penalizes anyone who could alter the technology limiting speed with an offense.
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The bill takes into account that many who have a collection of driving license suspended anyway. “According to the American Motor Vehicle Administration, more than 70% of people with suspected licenses continue to drive during the suspension period. By taking advantage of technology to allow individuals to continue driving and preventing excess, the legislature intends to improve road safety to promote safer driving habits and ensure public security, ”explains the bill.
It should be noted that we are talking about active speed limiters here. This means that rather than simply appearing a warning or something similar, these limiters will prevent a pilot from exceeding a defined speed based on programming. As the Washington standard points out, the local traffic commission wants this type of technology in each car, no matter who is the driver.
It is not clear if those who are currently suspended would have access to the program if the law adopts. People recognized for driving at 20 mi / h or on the limit afterwards would potentially have access to the agreement since other provisions are respected. If the bill adopts, Washington will follow the state of Virginia by offering such an alternative to speeders.
