New York Will Now Force Some Drivers To Put Device In Car Or Risk Registration

New York’s Democratic governor signed legislation Wednesday authorizing authorities to make drivers with a dangerous number of speeding violations install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles.

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s legislation will allow the pilot program to target so-called “super speeders” in New York City, with the potential to expand into other parts of the state, WABC reported. Drivers with 16 or more speeding violations in a one-year period qualify for this designation and must install an “intelligent speed assistant device” in their vehicle through the program.

The violations that can cause this come from school zone cameras and red light cameras, according to the outlet.

The “intelligent speed assistant device” installed in vehicles will prevent drivers from going over the speed limit. The device must be installed within 45 days of notification, and if it is not, the vehicle’s registration will be revoked, Hochul said in a press conference Wednesday.

Hochul signed this legislation as part of the FY27 Enacted Budget with the stated purpose to make New York City traffic safer, according to the governor’s website.

“Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority which is why I’m proud to deliver record investments in law enforcement to crack down on crime, strengthen critical protections for New Yorkers and keep communities across our state safe from harm,” Hochul said via a Wednesday