Washington to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

In a few years, with the help of technology, prolific speeders in Washington won’t be able to drive as fast as they want.

Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed House Bill 1596 into law, requiring a new speed-limiting device as a condition to getting a restricted driver’s license after getting it suspended for reckless driving or excessive speeding.

Judges can also require the speed limiters as a condition of pre-trial release or post-conviction probation.

The tech, shown at a demonstration at the Capitol on Monday, is similar to ignition interlock devices that require people with histories of drunk driving to blow into a breathalyzer to show their blood alcohol concentration before they can start the car.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/05/12/washington-to-rein-in-fast-drivers-with-speed-limiters/

[Jeebo]

1. Is this really new technology?

I've heard of speed-limiting devices called "governors" on cars as far back as the 1960s. That technology has existed for as long as I've been driving.

— Ron

[genxlib]

2. The difference is the top end speed being adjusted by GIS location

That way a highway limit can be 55 while the residential limit can be 25 etc.