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WI AB655

WI AB655
Installation of a speed limiter for repeated reckless driving violations, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

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Introduced
11/19/2025
In Committee
11/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to promulgate rules to implement a program for the installation of speed limiters on vehicles. Under the bill, if a person is convicted of a second or subsequent reckless driving violation in a 5-year period where the violations involved speeding 20 or more miles per hour over the speed limit, the court must order that the person’s operation of “Class D” vehicles (e.g., automobiles and light trucks) be restricted to those equipped with a speed limiter. The order must require that the speed limiter be installed for one year except that, if the person has been previously subject to such an order, the court must require that the speed limiter be installed for two years. The person is responsible for the costs of installing, servicing, and removing the speed limiter. The bill provides that no person may remove, disconnect, tamper with, or otherwise circumvent the operation of a speed limiter installed in response to a court order; fail to have the speed limiter installed as ordered by the court; or violate a court order restricting the person’s operating privilege. A person violating this prohibition may be fined up to $600, or imprisoned for six months, or both, for the first offense. For a second or subsequent violation within five years, the person may be fined up to $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. The bill provides that a person may not authorize the operation of a motor vehicle that the person owns, leases, or rents by another person who the motor vehicle owner, renter, or lessee knows is subject to a court order requiring the use of a speed limiter. A person violating this prohibition is subject to the same penalties provided for circumventing a speed limiter. In addition, a court must order that the violator’s operating privilege for the operation of “Class D” vehicles be restricted to operating vehicles that are equipped with a speed limiter. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a speed limiter program for drivers with repeated reckless driving violations, requiring the Department of Transportation to create rules for installing speed-limiting devices on vehicles. Specifically, if a person is convicted of a second reckless driving violation within five years involving speeds 20 or more miles per hour over the limit, the court must mandate that their driving be restricted to vehicles equipped with a speed limiter. The speed limiter is a device that prevents a vehicle from exceeding a set speed, and it must be installed for one year for a first offense and two years for subsequent offenses. The driver is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and removal costs, though reduced fees may be available for low-income individuals. The bill prohibits removing, tampering with, or circumventing the speed limiter, and imposes penalties including fines up to $600 or six months imprisonment for the first offense, and fines up to $1,000 or six months imprisonment for subsequent offenses. Additionally, vehicle owners cannot knowingly allow someone subject to a speed limiter order to operate their vehicle. The Department of Transportation is instructed to develop the program using existing infrastructure from the ignition interlock device program and to create rules for provider selection, fee review, reporting, and notification of any device tampering.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Representative Subeck added as a coauthor (on 11/21/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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