A bill introduced in the Washington state legislature would require drivers with a history of speeding to have a speed limiting device placed on their cars. (iStock)
Drivers would also receive the device during the probation period after their license was suspended for racing or "excessive speeding," which is defined as driving at least 20 miles per hour over the speed limit. Drivers could also be ordered by a court to have a speed-limiting device on their car.
"We’re losing Washingtonians and family members are losing loved ones unnecessarily, tragically and preventably," Democrat state Rep. Mari Leavitt, a prime sponsor of the bill, said.
"These aren’t accidents," she added. "They’re intentionally folks choosing behavior that is harming and often killing folks."
According to data in 2023 from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, one in three fatal crashes in the state involved a speeding driver. The total number of fatal crashes and the number involving speeding has been trending upward since 2019.
A driver would have the device on their car if they have a new restricted license established by the bill. (Getty Images)
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Leavitt responded: "We want to find a way for them to be able to drive lawfully, but safely. And having them on the road in a safe manner is going to save lives, because they’re driving anyway, and they’re driving fast. And this device, these speed limiters, are going to ensure that they can't."
The bill has not yet been scheduled for a vote out of committee.
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