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Existing technology could slow down speeding drivers

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed the BEAM Act on May 12, 2025, near Olympia to require speed-limiters for reckless drivers.
The law followed a fatal high-speed crash near Renton that killed four people, including three children, inspiring this legislation.
The BEAM Act requires individuals found guilty of reckless driving or speeding at least 20 mph above limits exceeding 40 mph to install and use speed-limiting technology.
The speed-limiters prevent vehicles from exceeding local speed limits and require offenders to pay installation and monthly fees of $21 during a 120-day probation.
The law aims to reduce speeding-related deaths, which surged nearly 40% from 2019 to 2023, and will take effect January 1, 2029 with bipartisan support.

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