From The Drive · Byron Hurd · · 50s
States Force Speed Limiters on Speeding Drivers
Virginia and 10 other states require speed limiters for repeat speeders, with GPS issues and jail risks.
In brief
Virginia and 10 other states require speed limiters for repeat speeders, with GPS issues and jail risks. Virginia and 10 states mandate speed limiters for repeat speeders, which prevent acceleration past limits but face GPS errors and tampering penalties. Originally reported by The Drive.
Virginia's Speed Limiter Program
Virginia implemented the first state program for speed limiters on repeat speeders.
How Speed Limiters Work
They prevent acceleration past the speed limit but allow 5 mph over for 30 seconds twice per key cycle.
GPS and Accuracy Issues
GPS drift causes devices to register cars on roads with lower speed limits, creating chaos.
Penalties for Tampering
Tampering with the device can result in jail time, as seen in one Virginia case.
The headline
Virginia and 10 states mandate speed limiters for repeat speeders, which prevent acceleration past limits but face GPS errors and tampering penalties.
