In the Illinois State Senate, Advocates supports passage 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.
This technology is urgently needed because excess speed contributes to both the frequency and severity of motor vehicle crashes and proves especially dangerous for VRUs such as pedestrians, bicyclists and roadside first responders who lack the protective structure of a vehicle.
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