New York to Install Speed-Control Devices in Some Vehicles

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is putting speeding drivers on notice after announcing that repeat offenders across the state could soon be forced to install a device that physically prevents them from speeding.

New York to Control Speed in Select Cars in New York

According to ABC 7, Governor Hochul has announced that any New York driver who racks up 16 or more speed camera violations within a single year will now be required to install speed-limiting technology in their vehicles under new legislation expected to be signed on Wednesday.

“This year we're cracking down and making our roads safer, going after New York's so-called super speeders,” Hochul said. “Drivers who rack up 16 or more speed camera tickets in a year will now be required to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles.”

Speed Limiting Devices on Cars in New York

The devices, which use GPS technology to recognise posted speed limits, will prevent vehicles from exceeding them. In other words, if the speed limit says 45 MPH, the car won’t be able to go much faster than that.

Drivers who refuse to install the device could face serious penalties. According to the new law, anyone who ignores the order could be fined anywhere from $1,500 to $2,500. If the device still isn’t installed within 45 days, the state could suspend the vehicle’s registration altogether.

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Officials also said that anyone caught tampering with the speed limiter could face additional fines, another year-long registration suspension, and extra time being required to use the device.

Speeding Drivers Put on Notice in New York

The move is part of a growing push by New York State to make roads safer after several high-profile and deadly crashes involving repeat traffic offenders.

“New York is putting these super speeders on notice,” Hochul said. “You will not flout our laws, and you will not endanger children, pedestrians and other drivers who deserve to feel safe on our highways.”

The new law is expected to spark debate among drivers statewide, especially those concerned about government oversight and vehicle tracking technology. Supporters of the legislation argue that repeat speeding offenders have already shown they can’t be trusted to slow down on their own.