A Plan to Force 'Super Speeders' to Slow Down

A Plan to Force 'Super Speeders' to Slow Down

From The Brian Lehrer Show by WNYC

May 1, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 2290

About this episode

The episode discusses a proposed bill in Albany aimed at reducing speeding among repeat offenders by requiring them to install a device in their vehicles.

Lawmakers in Albany are attempting to pass a bill that would force so-called "super speeders" -- drivers who get caught speeding more than 16 times per year -- to slow down by installing a device in their cars.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Lehrer

Topics covered

  • speeding
  • legislation
  • traffic safety
  • New York
  • law enforcement

Keywords

  • super speeders
  • speeding laws
  • traffic devices
  • Albany legislation
  • driver safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Albany

Places: New York

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