In the bustling city of New York, where speed is often desired, efforts are being made to control it and prioritize safety. Various measures, such as speed cameras and safety campaigns, have been implemented, but now three lawmakers propose an advanced solution for all new vehicles.
Introducing Intelligent Speed Assistance Systems (ISA), a cutting-edge technology that automatically reduces vehicle speed when exceeding speed limits. The goal is to ensure widespread adoption of this technology across New York state. A bill in the New York Senate proposes equipping all newly registered vehicles with ISA starting in 2024.
Additionally, another bill in the assembly suggests that drivers who accumulate six or more speeding tickets in a year or 11 or more points on their license within 18 months must have the ISA device installed in their vehicles. This system would enforce a speed limit just five miles above the designated speed limit.
New York Sen. Andrew Goundares, one of the bill’s sponsors, expressed his frustration with speeding vehicles and the risks they pose, stating, “As a pedestrian, cyclist, and driver, I am sick and tired of dodging speeding cars and risking my life just to get across the street. So our bill makes it clear and simple: if you won’t stop speeding, New York will make you. We’ve had enough.”
In addition to New York’s efforts, there is a nationwide initiative advocating for the inclusion of pedestrian-detection technology in all new vehicles. This technology would automatically apply the vehicle’s brakes to prevent accidents with pedestrians, even if the driver fails to react in time. A petition calling for the support of this lifesaving concept is urging the National Highway Safety Administration to take action.
However, some automakers oppose the proposed legislation, perceiving it as excessive government intervention that could potentially increase vehicle costs for consumers if enacted.