{"id":2159166,"date":"2024-01-25T14:27:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-cars-would-require-speed-limiting-technology-under-california-bill\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T14:30:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:30:06","slug":"new-cars-would-require-speed-limiting-technology-under-california-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-cars-would-require-speed-limiting-technology-under-california-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"California bill mandates speed-limiting technology for new cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-cars-would-require-speed-limiting-technology-under-california-bill%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2159166&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An \u2062Exciting Proposal to Enhance Vehicle\u2062 Safety in California<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>An auto assembly plant in Detroit &#8211; June 10, 2021 (Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A groundbreaking California bill \u200caims to revolutionize the automotive industry by mandating the integration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/like-something-out-of-black-mirror-how-an-australian-town-became-a-smart-city-overnight\/\" title=\"\u2018Like Something Out Of Black Mirror\u2019: How An Australian Town Became A \u2018Smart-City\u2019 Overnight\">cutting-edge technology<\/a> \u2064in new cars sold or \u200cmanufactured within the state. This technology would effectively limit the speed of vehicles, ensuring safer roads for all.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed legislation, \u200cknown as S.B.\u2063 961, was introduced by State \u2062Senator Scott Wiener (D.) on Tuesday. According to the bill&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB961\">text<\/a>, starting from the\u2062 2027 model year, certain vehicles would be required to be equipped with an intelligent speed \u2064limiter. This system would restrict the vehicle&#8217;s speed to just 10 miles per hour over the designated \u200dspeed limit.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that\u2063 emergency vehicles\u200d would be exempt from this requirement, and the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol would have the authority to disable the system in \u2062other vehicles based on specific criteria.<\/p>\n<p>The intelligent speed limiter would utilize\u200c GPS technology to determine the vehicle&#8217;s location and communicate with a comprehensive database of speed limits. This ensures that drivers do not exceed the speed limit by more than\u2062 10 miles per hour, promoting safer driving practices.<\/p>\n<p>Wiener emphasized that this\u200c speed limiting technology already exists and is being implemented \u200din the European Union. Additionally, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended its adoption on a national scale. By implementing this bill and related legislation, California aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-slams-impeachment-inquiry-as-shutdown-looms-nothing-can-distract-from-that\/\" title=\"White House criticizes impeachment inquiry amidst looming shutdown: 'No distractions allowed'\">enhance \u200droad safety<\/a>, reduce\u200b injuries, and prevent fatalities.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2063 proposal follows the bipartisan infrastructure law of 2021, which included a <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/politics\/infrastructure-bill-would-require-alcohol-monitors-for-all-new-cars\/\">requirement<\/a> for new\u2064 cars to incorporate technology that passively and accurately detects a driver&#8217;s blood alcohol concentration. The National Highway Traffic \u200cSafety Administration has been tasked\u2063 with issuing regulations on this matter by November 2024.<\/p>\n<p>In December, the agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksby.com\/us-agency-takes-1st-step-in-requiring-anti-drunk-driving-tech-in-cars\">initiated<\/a> \u200bthe rule-making process by soliciting \u200dinformation on technologies that fulfill the mandate outlined in\u2064 the bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How would the use of speed-limiting devices, equipped with GPS and digital mapping technology, help reduce the number \u200cof accidents caused \u2063by speeding?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Key provision of the bill is the requirement for all new cars sold or manufactured in California to be equipped\u200c with speed-limiting devices. These devices would use GPS and digital \u2063mapping technology to detect the speed limits on various roads \u2063and automatically adjust\u200b the vehicle&#8217;s speed accordingly. This \u2063would prevent drivers \u200dfrom exceeding the speed limit\u200d and help reduce the number of accidents caused by speeding.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u2064 Senator Wiener, speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal accidents on California roads. He believes that by \u2063implementing \u2063this new technology, the\u2063 state\u200b can significantly decrease the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-officer-deaths-surged-in-2021-report-shows\/\" title=\"Police Officer Deaths Surged In 2021, Report Shows\">traffic-related fatalities<\/a> and injuries. Studies have\u2063 shown that even small reductions \u200din speed can have a\u2063 substantial \u200dimpact on road safety.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed bill also includes provisions for public education \u2064and awareness campaigns to inform drivers about the benefits \u200dof speed-limiting technology and \u200dsafe driving practices. \u200dThis would help change the mindset of drivers\u2062 and promote a culture of responsible driving.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the bill \u2062argue that \u2063speed-limiting devices may restrict personal\u200b freedom and hinder emergency response times. However, supporters point out that these devices can be overridden in emergencies and that the overall benefits of enhanced road safety outweigh any \u200bpotential drawbacks.<\/p>\n<p>California has\u200c long been at the forefront of environmental initiatives, and this\u2062 proposed\u200d legislation aligns with the state&#8217;s commitment to promoting sustainability and\u200b protecting its residents. By \u200breducing traffic accidents, the bill would also \u200chave\u200b a\u200b positive impact \u2063on the environment by \u200bdecreasing the\u2063 amount of fuel consumed and emissions produced.<\/p>\n<p>If passed, this bill would\u200b not\u2064 only make California roads safer but could also pave \u200dthe way for\u200c other states to adopt similar measures. It would set\u2062 a precedent for the implementation of innovative technologies to enhance vehicle safety nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction\u200d of this\u200d bill \u2063has generated enthusiasm among \u2063road safety advocates and lawmakers alike. However, it is still in the early stages of the legislative process, and its ultimate\u200c fate will depend on public\u200b support, further discussions, and potential amendments.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the proposed S.B.\u200c 961 represents a groundbreaking \u200cinitiative \u2063to enhance vehicle safety in California. By\u200c requiring speed-limiting devices \u200din all new cars sold or manufactured within \u2062the state, this\u200d bill has the potential to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries while promoting a culture of responsible driving.\u2064 If successful, California could lead the nation in utilizing cutting-edge technology to create safer roads for\u200b all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A proposed California bill aims to mandate the inclusion of intelligent speed limiters in new cars sold or manufactured within the state. 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