Arizona Legislature Passes Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Bill; Awaits Governor Katie Hobbs’ Signature
Phoenix, AZ — Yesterday the Arizona Legislature passed the Stop Super Speeders legislation (HB2417) sponsored by Representative Quang Nguyen (R-LD1), advancing a major new tool to prevent deadly speeding crashes and protect communities from repeat reckless drivers. The legislation now heads to Governor Katie Hobbs’ desk for signature.
Crash victims and survivors from Arizona are available for interviews.
North Carolina House Judiciary Committee Advances Lifesaving SEATBELT Act
RALEIGH, N.C. — Families for Safe Streets today commended the North Carolina House Judiciary Committee for advancing House Bill 1199, legislation that would hold the state’s most dangerous repeat speeding offenders accountable and keep North Carolina families safe on the road.
Crash victims and survivors from North Carolina are available for interviews.
Maryland Enacts Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Law to Prevent Deadly Crashes from Worst-Of-The-Worst Speeders
Annapolis, MD — Today, Maryland enacted landmark Stop Super Speeders legislation (HB 107 / SB 366), creating a major new tool to prevent deadly speeding crashes and protect communities from repeat reckless drivers. Governor Wes Moore signed the bill into law following its passage by the Maryland General Assembly last month.
Crash victims/survivors from Maryland are available for interviews.
Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets Statements after Stop Super Speeders Passed in Final State Budget
ALBANY, NY — Last night, the Stop Super Speeders bill was passed as a part of this year’s New York State budget package. The bill will empower New York City to establish a program requiring speed-limiter devices on vehicles that receive 16+ speeding tickets in a single year.
Crash victims/survivors from New York are available for interviews.
Statement on Illinois Legislature’s Passage of the “Stop Super Speeders” bill - Heading to Governor JB Pritzker’s Desk for Signature
ILLINOIS — This afternoon, Illinois’ Stop Super Speeders legislation, SB 3102 passed the Senate (49-9) after previously passing the full Illinois House (HB 4948) with a 77-24 vote.
Crash victims and survivors from Illinois are available for interviews.
Statement on California “Stop Super Speeders” Legislation (AB 2276)
CALIFORNIA — Today, California’s Stop Super Speeders legislation, AB 2276, did not advance out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Assemblymember Soria (District 27) is the author of the bill. Crash Survivor and San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of Families for Safe Streets, Julie Nicholson speaks out.
Crash victims and survivors from California are available for interviews.
Statement on Illinois “Stop Super Speeders” Legislation Advancing in Senate Transportation Committee
ILLINOIS — Last night, Illinois’ Stop Super Speeders legislation, HB 4948, passed the Senate Transportation Committee unanimously (18-0) after previously passing the full Illinois House with a 77-24 vote.
**Crash victims and survivors from Illinois are available for interviews.**
To the mothers who are grieving, and to those grieving mothers…
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From Sacramento to Raleigh, Families Drive Momentum for “Stop Super Speeders” Legislation
Advocacy days in California and North Carolina highlight growing national movement to prevent traffic violence
In back-to-back advocacy days this week, crash survivors, families, and community leaders brought a unified message to state capitols on opposite coasts:
Dangerous speeding is preventable, and lawmakers have the tools to stop it.
Georgia Enacts Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Law; Governor Brian Kemp Signs SB 160 to Prevent Deadly Crashes
Atlanta, Georgia — Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 160, known as the “Stop Super Speeders” law, marking a major step forward in preventing traffic deaths and protecting communities across Georgia from the most dangerous drivers.
Crash victims/survivors from Georgia available for interviews
Maryland Legislature Passes Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Bill; Waiting Gov. Wes Moore’s Signature
Annapolis, MD — April 13, 2026 — Families for Safe Streets (FSS) applauds the Maryland legislature for passing the Stop Super Speeders legislation (HB 107/ SB 366), a critical step toward reducing traffic deaths and protecting communities from reckless driving. The bill now awaits action from Governor Wes Moore.
Crash victims/survivors from Maryland available for interviews
Ride of Silence: On May 20th, We Ride for Sylvia
Stephen Bingham invites you to join the annual Ride of Silence May 20th. He rides for his daughter Sylvia who was killed in an underride crash September 15, 2009. We ride because no family should have to live with this kind of loss. We ride because our streets can and must be made safer. We ride because remembrance is not enough on its own. It must move us to action.
Super Speeders Bill Targets Repeat Offenders In Rhode Island
RHODE ISLAND - She lost her boyfriend Zacory Richardson to a reckless driver in 2023 on North Main Street.
"I don't want anybody else to go through that pain because it really is horrible." - Lisa Pope
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OP-ED: How many more lives must be lost before we slow down?
NEW YORK - New York’s Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045 / A2299-B) has been included in the State Senate’s one-house budget proposal — a major step forward. The bill targets the top 1% of the most dangerous drivers with repeat violations.
FSS member, Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, grieves his daughter and pushes for change, stating "Niyell isn’t coming back — but that doesn’t mean we can’t prevent other crashes like the one that killed her. We can make sure that fewer New Yorkers die because of someone else’s reckless driving. We can give judges a tool to protect the public while offering drivers a path back to responsibility."
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Mom on a mission to Stop Underrides National Town Hall
A mom on a mission, Marianne Karth, mother of AnnaLeah and Mary who were killed in an underride crash in 2013, needs your help. Join the national town hall to Stop Underride Crashes on April 15th 8-9 pm ET
Bike Talk: Bikes Versus Super Speeders
NATIONAL - Families for Safe Streets Founder and President Amy Cohen and FSS member, Julie Nicholson were recently featured on Bike Talk. In this podcast episode they discuss our national efforts to Stop Super Speeders and zoom in on the new California legislation.
Listen to the full segment.
OP-ED: Connecticut Stop Super Speeders Before Another Family Is Shattered
CONNECTICUT - "Our daughter Shauna should be here today — laughing with friends, planning her future, filling every room she was in with the energy that made her who she was – but all that changed in an instant because of a speeding driver." - Bill & Melody Devlin
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OP-ED: Stopping Super Speeders Can Save Lives In New Hampshire
NEW HAMPSIRE - In 2015, Jeff Rogers was nearly killed in a severe crash on a road known for chronic speeding. His injuries — a fractured skull, ribs, and pelvis — were consistent with a high-impact collision. Jeff shared his story not for sympathy, but to make a point: this is what a serious speeding crash looks like beyond a police report. It is why he joined Families for Safe Streets and why he supports stronger tools to address extreme, repeat speeding.
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Chrissy Oakes on Stop Super Speeders
NATIONAL - FSS member, Chrissy Oakes, speaks about her father, John Oakes, who was killed while crossing the street in South Carolina. She appeared on Politics Unusual to discuss the Stop Super Speeders bill, which will slow down the most dangerous drivers and save lives.