City's In-House Program Proves Speed Governors Work - Streetsblog New York City

"New York City reduced speeding in its massive fleet by nearly two-thirds after officials installed technology to prevent its drivers from speeding, incontrovertible evidence that the technology works to slow down recidivist leadfoot drivers and that the Mamdani administration should get the details right as they create a program for scofflaws."

"The state-level bill would allow the city to require drivers to install speed governors for any car caught on speed cameras 16 or more times in a 12-month period, which would cover an estimated 15,000 New Yorkers. One of those drivers is Staten Island cop James Giovansanti, who notched 547 speed-camera and red-light violations since 2022, as Streetsblog reported."

"DCAS began installing intelligent speed assistance devices, or ISA, on 50 vehicles in 2022 and has expanded the program to some 700 cars. Officials plan to grow the initiative to 1,600 vehicles and require all new vehicle purchases to include the technology, except for emergency vehicles and specialized fleet like snow plows."

"The tech doesn't brake a car, but stops the accelerator when a driver goes above a certain"

New York City reduced speeding across its municipal fleet by nearly two-thirds after installing technology that prevents drivers from speeding. The technology was especially effective for habitually reckless drivers and served as a model for state policymakers. A proposed state law would allow speed governors to be required for vehicles caught on speed cameras 16 or more times within a 12-month period, potentially affecting about 15,000 people. The city began installing intelligent speed assistance devices on 50 vehicles in 2022 and expanded to about 700 cars, with plans to reach 1,600 and require the technology on most new fleet purchases. The system stops acceleration when drivers exceed a set limit rather than applying brakes.

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