Bill
AB 981
Overview: AB 981 - Vehicles: active intelligent speed assist devicesStatus: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.Introduced: February 20, 2025Purpose and Intent: The primar
Overview: AB 981 - Vehicles: active intelligent speed assist devices
Status: In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Introduced: February 20, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to regulate the use of active intelligent speed assist (ISA) devices in vehicles. These devices automatically adjust a vehicle's speed to comply with posted speed limits, with the aim of improving road safety and reducing speeding-related accidents.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all new vehicles sold in the state to be equipped with active ISA devices
- Establishes standards and specifications for the design, installation, and operation of ISA devices
- Allows drivers to temporarily override the ISA system in certain situations, such as when passing or merging
- Imposes penalties for tampering with or disabling the ISA system
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Vehicle manufacturers, who will need to integrate ISA technology into their products
- Vehicle owners and drivers, who will be required to use the ISA system and may face penalties for disabling it
- Law enforcement, who may have new tools to monitor and enforce speed limit compliance
- Road safety advocates, who may see a reduction in speeding-related crashes and fatalities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently in committee, and a hearing has been postponed.
- If passed, the bill would likely require a phase-in period for the implementation of the ISA requirement, allowing time for vehicle manufacturers to adapt.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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