"Gov. Hochul's version of the long-stalled "Stop Super Speeders" bill will be included in the final budget, allowing New York City to require repeat reckless drivers to install devices that prevent the vehicles from being driven at excessive speeds - much like long-established technology that prevent convicted drunk drivers from firing their ignition if they've been drinking."
"Under terms still being negotiated, the super speeder proposal will apply to drivers with 16 or more speed-camera violations in a 12-month period, mirroring regulations agreed upon in the version the state Senate passed last year."
"Long Island Assembly Member Michaelle Solages, the chair of the influential Black Hispanic, Puerto Rican and Asian Caucus, also alleged that the program would adversely affect communities of color, though supporters point out that reining in reckless drivers will help people in those neighborhoods, given that Black communities suffer disproportionate traffic violence."
Governor Hochul's "Stop Super Speeders" bill will be included in New York's final budget, enabling the installation of speed-limiting devices in vehicles of repeat reckless drivers. The technology functions similarly to ignition interlock devices used for drunk drivers. Drivers with 16 or more speed-camera violations within a 12-month period will be subject to the requirement. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, previously the policy's main opponent, announced support following negotiations addressing concerns about due process, data privacy, and implementation details. Some lawmakers raised concerns about potential disparate impact on communities of color, though supporters argue the policy protects residents in neighborhoods experiencing disproportionate traffic violence.
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