In the Illinois Senate Transportation Committee, Advocates is supporting advancement of House Bill (HB) 4948 to establish an intelligent speed assistance (ISA) program for repeat “super speeders.” Installation of an ISA device would prevent the offender’s vehicle from speeding and is an alternative to license suspension. It still allows driving for daily tasks such as taking children to school or going to work or medical appointments.
Speeding is a major contributor to crashes in Illinois. In 2024, of the 1,177 traffic fatalities in the state, 36 percent were speeding related which exceeds the national average of 29 percent. Speeding-related fatalities in Illinois increased 25 percent from 2015 to 2024. During the same period fatalities among vulnerable road users (VRUs) increased as well with a 42 percent rise in both pedestrian fatalities and bicyclist and other cyclists fatalities.
The American public strongly supports ISA for “super speeders.” A recent poll commissioned by Advocates found 72 percent of respondents support laws such as HB 4948; among those with a stated position, 89 percent expressed support.
Illinois can become a leader in this emerging safety trend and save lives by enacting HB 4948.
Read the full letter here.
We previously supported HB 4948 in an April letter to House leaders and a February letter to the House House Judiciary – Criminal Committee.