There's a new proposal designed to slam the brakes on so-called "super speeders," who state lawmakers say are responsible for increasing danger on Illinois roads.
You've probably seen these drivers whiz by you on your commute: people driving 30 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit.
Experts say they cause a disproportionate number of crashes, but studies suggest that tickets, arrests and even suspending their drivers' licenses aren't enough to get them out of the fast lane.
Now, a proposal from Elmhurst state House Democrat Marti Deuter would require drivers busted at least twice for excessive speeding to install devices limiting how fast their cars can go.
They're called Intelligent Speed Assist devices, and they've been used by fleets for years. The devices rely on GPS signals and other inputs including cameras to monitor speed limits in real time and automatically adjust a vehicle's speed to be in compliance.
Deuter says it's a proactive system that lets a person continue driving legally while making sure they don't endanger people around them.
It's now under consideration in Springfield.
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