On Friday, lawmakers in Georgia passed the Stop Super Speeders bill, HB308, legislation that will allow judges to require speed-limiting technology in the vehicles of drivers who have been convicted of egregious violations like street racing. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Pending the governor’s signature, this legislation will make Georgia the second U.S. state to authorize the use of this life-saving technology, also known as Intelligent Speed Assistance. When installed, Intelligent Speed Assistance tech limits vehicle operators to speeds near the posted speed limit – which for this bill would require the driver go no more than 20 percent over the posted speed limit. Evidence shows that license suspensions do not stop many violators from driving; this technology will ensure they drive more safely.

The growing movement and push to stop super speeders across the country has been powered by the voices of victims and survivors of traffic violence. Members of Families for Safe Streets like me, who have lost loved ones or been seriously injured in traffic crashes, are leading the charge to bring this life-saving technology to more communities. There are currently bills in a half dozen other states. 

The movement began in New York State, where Families for Safe Streets members were instrumental in introducing the first Stop Super Speeders bill in the U.S. Their efforts laid the groundwork for other local campaigns, including in Washington, D.C., where the local Families for Safe Streets chapter successfully advocated for the passage of the first Stop Super Speeders law in the country in 2024. Virginia became the first state in the country to mandate Intelligent Speed Assistance to stop super speeders last month.

With Georgia’s vote on Friday, it is clear that this is the beginning of a growing national trend. 

Join me in urging Governor Kemp to sign the bill into law and share the video from FSS member Veronica Watts. Please sign the petition and help us build support for this growing national effort. And join us on May 7th to learn how you can bring a Stop Super Speeders bill to your state!

PS - Last week the bill Washington State also took a big step forward. It passed the Senate Transportation Committee (and has already passed the House last month). We have until 4/16 to get this one over the finish line also!