Bill > H8098

This bill establishes the "Super Speeder Accountability Act" to address excessive speeding and improve road safety by introducing Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) devices as a tool for drivers convicted of certain violations. The act defines "excessive speeding" as traveling 20 mph or more over the limit on roads with a 40 mph limit or less, and 30 mph or more over the limit on roads with speeds greater than 40 mph. An "eligible offender" is someone whose license has been suspended for excessive speeding, racing, or reckless driving where speed was a factor, or who has multiple moving violations. The core provision requires these eligible offenders to install and use a tamper-resistant ISA device, which uses GPS to limit a vehicle's speed to posted limits, as a condition for license reinstatement or to maintain driving privileges. The offender is responsible for all costs associated with the ISA device, which must be operational for at least 12 months. The bill also outlines procedures for certifying ISA device providers and installers, and establishes penalties for noncompliance, including immediate re-suspension of driving privileges and an extension of the ISA requirement. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will administer the program, including monitoring compliance and responding to violations, and will report annually on program data.

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