Bill > AB981

This bill establishes a pilot program in five California counties (Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, and Kern) requiring certain drivers convicted of specific traffic offenses related to speeding, reckless driving, and exhibitions of speed to install an active intelligent speed assist device (ISA) in their vehicles. The ISA is a technological device that helps control vehicle speed, and its installation would be mandatory for repeat offenders and discretionary for first-time offenders. The duration of mandatory ISA installation ranges from six months to 48 months, depending on the number of prior convictions. The bill includes a sliding fee scale based on the individual's income, ensuring that lower-income individuals pay reduced costs for device installation and maintenance. Manufacturers and installers are required to provide transparent information about the fee schedule and help individuals apply for reduced costs. The Department of Motor Vehicles must track and report data about the program's effectiveness, including information about recidivism, crashes, and injuries. The pilot program will run from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2033, after which it will be evaluated by the Transportation Agency, who will provide recommendations to the Legislature about potentially expanding or modifying the program to reduce traffic violations.

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