NYC Targets Repeat Speeders With New Tech Solution

NY bill would mandate speed limiters for drivers with 15+ camera tickets annually

NY Bill Targets Repeat Speeders With Limiters

New York lawmakers are pushing legislation that'd require speed limiters on vehicles owned by drivers with 15 or more camera-issued speeding tickets in a year, State Senators Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal said. The Stop Super Speeders Act passed the Senate earlier in 2025 but stalled in the Assembly due to state budget delays. More than 1,000 drivers annually rack up 15 or more speeding tickets in New York City, where 273 traffic deaths in 2024 marked the highest toll since 2013.

Safety Crisis Drives Legislative Push

The legislation responds to mounting concerns about repeat offenders who continue speeding despite multiple violations, according to state lawmakers. Speed limiters would physically prevent vehicles from exceeding safe speeds, a technology already used in commercial fleets. Officials haven't specified what speed threshold the limiters would enforce or provided cost estimates for installation. The bill targets a small but dangerous subset of drivers whose repeated violations suggest standard enforcement methods aren't changing behavior.

Implementation Details Remain Unclear

The legislation would apply to drivers accumulating 15 or more camera-issued speeding tickets within a 12-month period, lawmakers said. More than 1,000 New York City drivers meet this threshold annually, though officials haven't said how many vehicles statewide would be affected. Technical specifications for the speed limiting technology weren't detailed in available information. The bill doesn't specify who'd pay for limiter installation or how the requirement would be enforced, details that'll likely be addressed if the legislation advances through the Assembly.

Legislative Timeline Uncertain

The bill passed the Senate during the 2025 legislative session but couldn't advance through the Assembly before the session ended, according to lawmakers. State budget delays consumed legislative attention and prevented the Assembly from considering the measure. Sponsors haven't announced when they'll reintroduce the legislation or what changes might be made to address Assembly concerns. Officials said they remain committed to advancing the bill in future sessions.

Broader Road Safety Implications

Safer roads benefit all transportation users, including bus riders and pedestrians who share streets with vehicles. Reduced speeding can decrease accidents and traffic disruptions that delay public transit service. Officials haven't said whether the legislation would include provisions for monitoring compliance or penalties for tampering with speed limiters. Moovit provides real-time transit updates that help riders navigate around traffic incidents and delays throughout the New York metro area.