# States Force Speed Limiters on Speeding Drivers

> Virginia and 10 other states require speed limiters for repeat speeders, with GPS issues and jail risks.
- Title: States Force Speed Limiters on Speeding Drivers · The Drive
- Summary: Virginia and 10 other states require speed limiters for repeat speeders, with GPS issues and jail risks.
- Keywords: speed limiter devices, new mexico, georgia, illinois, maryland, new york city, speeding tickets, gps drift, jail time, The Drive
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/states-are-forcing-speed-limiter-devices-on-super-speeders
- Author: Byron Hurd
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:45:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: speed limiter devices, new mexico, georgia, illinois, maryland, new york city, speeding tickets, gps drift, jail time, cars, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Virginia and 10 states mandate speed limiters for repeat speeders, which prevent acceleration past limits but face GPS errors and tampering penalties.