BEEP: Newsom Vetoes Bill On In-Car Speeding Alerts

September 29, 2024 Democrats, Technology

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit. California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030. The bill, aimed at reducing traffic deaths, would have mandated that vehicles beep at drivers when they exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph (16kph).

The European Union has passed similar legislation to encourage drivers to slow down. California’s proposal would have provided exceptions for emergency vehicles, motorcycles and motorized scooters.In explaining his veto, Newsom said federal law already dictates vehicle safety standards and adding California-specific requirements would create a patchwork of regulations.

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JUST IN: Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes SB 961, which would have required all new cars in CA starting in 2030 to have speed-limiting technology to alert drivers when they’re going too fast.

Veto message says, “this bill presents several challenges…” pic.twitter.com/dea6eMYuj0

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