"New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars under a proposed pilot that Gov. Hochul will include in her state budget - a move that takes passage of the long-sought initiative out of the legislative process where it has consistently been thwarted by pro-car lawmakers. If it's successful, the program could be expanded to municipalities across New York to keep recidivist reckless drivers at the speed limit."
"According to the governor's office, the city would have discretion over the pilot program - including what driving behavior would rise to the level of having a speed limiter installed and whether the threshold would be based on automated enforcement or by the far-less-broad effort made by police officers. Municipalities across the state would be eligible for an opt-in after reviewing the success of the program."
Gov. Hochul will include a pilot program in the state budget requiring speed-limiting devices for New York City motorists with documented patterns of excessive speeding. The city would have discretion over what driving behavior triggers installation and whether thresholds depend on automated enforcement or police enforcement. Municipalities across New York could opt into the program after reviewing the pilot's success, enabling potential statewide expansion. The devices, described as Intelligent Speed Assistance, prevent cars from exceeding posted speed limits. Officials cite data showing a small number of repeat reckless drivers cause outsized harm and justify targeted interventions.
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