Cars sold in California could come with warning indicators for speeders in the future.
A proposed law would require automakers to pre-install devices that warn drivers when going 10 miles per hour over the posted limit.
The hardware – a passive speed governor – is already in use in Europe. It’s designed to limit car accidents. Various data suggest that the device does result in some drivers taking it easier on the accelerator.
Bay Area State State Sen. Scott Wiener proposed Senate Bill 961 on an effort to reduce traffic fatalities.
If the bill makes its way through the legislature and is signed into law, 2029 model vehicles and beyond will be able to give audio and visual warnings to drivers to slow down. It would also require trucks to have side underride guards to reduce the risk of cars and bikes being pulled underneath in the event of an accident. The requirement would not apply to cars sold in other states or earlier car model years.
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This bill is part of the Speeding and Fatality Emergency Reduction on California Streets Package, which also includes Senate Bill 960. This bill would require that Caltrans make improvements – like new crosswalks – on state-owned streets to make it safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and public transportation users.
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