some legislators are implementing automated cameras to combat speeding, while others are taking a more hands-on route.
An increasingly favored solution is requiring speed limiters for individuals found guilty of reckless driving. Speed control devices restrict a vehicle’s top speed to avoid reaching hazardous levels. A new variant of smart speed limiters, referred to as intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices, employs GPS tracking to modify limits according to posted speed restrictions. This technology has been demonstrated as an effective measure in Europe, where the European Commission’s Vehicle General Safety Regulations mandate the installation of ISAs in all new European automobiles starting in 2024.
U.S. legislators are advocating for the use of these technologies to stop reckless drivers effectively. As of now, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. have initiated ISA pilot programs, while at least 10 other states are contemplating legislation on speed limiters. Generally, American regulators prefer targeted enforcement, concentrating on drivers with perilous records. Federal lawmakers are still deliberating whether to implement speed limiters within the commercial trucking industry.