New York Proposes Intelligent Speed Assistance Law

New York State is advancing legislation to require new vehicles to be equipped with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology by 2029, which will alert drivers when they exceed speed limits by more than 10 miles per hour. Assemblymember Robert Carroll introduced Bill A10712, which aims to address the high rate of traffic fatalities associated with speeding; a report indicated that one-third of the 1,175 motor vehicle fatalities in 2022 involved speeding. The bill, influenced by similar requirements in Europe, has garnered attention following California's recent veto of a comparable measure. Existing pilot programs in New York have shown promising results, with a 99 percent compliance rate with speed limits and reduced hard braking events. The legislation would exempt emergency vehicles and those without GPS or front-facing cameras. Critics, including California's Governor Newsom, have expressed concerns over the potential for conflicting state regulations with federal safety standards.