Arizona Legislature Passes Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Bill; Awaits Governor Katie Hobbs’ Signature
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June 9, 2026
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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.
By implementing ISA technology for repeat dangerous speeders, Arizona aims to:
Prevent deaths and serious injuries by limiting the ability of super speeders to drive at lethal speeds.
Deter dangerous driving and promote long-term behavioral change.
Provide a targeted, prevention-focused intervention that prioritizes public safety while preserving mobility.
Under Arizona’s Stop Super Speeders legislation (HB2417), drivers convicted of serious or repeat excessive-speeding offenses may need to install Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology as a condition of maintaining or reinstating driving privileges. Rather than mandating license suspension or revocation in every qualifying case, the legislation allows ISA installation as an alternative sanction, enabling eligible individuals to retain restricted driving privileges. The technology is designed to prevent a vehicle from exceeding posted speed limits during operation, thereby reducing high-risk speeding behavior while preserving access to essential transportation for employment, education, medical care, and other necessary activities.
The law targets the small number of drivers responsible for a disproportionate share of deadly crashes while still allowing people to drive for work, school, and daily life. Traditional enforcement measures—such as license suspension—have proven largely ineffective. Nationally, an estimated 75% of drivers with suspended licenses continue to drive.The legislation passed the Arizona Senate by a 24-5 vote and previously it passed the Arizona House by a vote of 33–21, with 6 members not voting.
Families for Safe Streets (FSS) members—victims and survivors of traffic violence—are leading nationwide advocacy efforts to advance Stop Super Speeders legislation.
Advocates say:
“The Governor’s signature is a powerful acknowledgment that Arizona can no longer accept preventable roadway deaths as inevitable,” said Amy Cohen, Founder and President of Families for Safe Streets, whose 12-year-old son was killed by a speeding driver. “This law focuses on the small number of repeat speeders who put every family at risk and uses proven technology to stop dangerous behavior before tragedy occurs. Thank you to Representative Nguyen for bringing Arizona one step closer to making our streets safer for everyone.”
“I have studied transportation safety extensively and have also experienced these issues personally. I welcome the passage of the Stop Super Speeders bill, which advances this evidence-based approach to addressing dangerous speeding through intelligent speed assistance. This legislation addresses the outsized risk posed by repeat high-speed offenders while preserving people’s ability to work and stay mobile,” said Arizona State University Professor and crash survivor David King.
“For many families like mine, this legislation is deeply personal. Our son, Derek, has been hit multiple times while e-biking in a bike lane, and he suffered the most serious injuries. I’ve been hit in a crosswalk, and my spouse and daughter have also been hit while biking. These are everyday moments that should be safe for every family,” said Nicole Nighthawk, FSS member, Executive Director of Valley Urban Action Alliance and President of Urban Phoenix Project. “Thank you Representative Nguyen and Senator Ortiz for championing this effort.”
Elected officials say:
“I was proud to co-sponsor this bipartisan bill to make sure we protect people against excessive speeding and help prior offenders correct their behavior without becoming a drain on society," said bill co-sponsor Representative Kevin Volk (D-LD-17).
“This is a major step forward for public safety in Arizona, and it reflects what is possible when we come together across party lines to save lives. No one should have to lose a loved one because of reckless speeding, and this legislation shows that preventing these tragedies is something we can all agree on,” said Senator Analise Ortiz (D-LD24). “HB 2417 takes a smart, evidence-based approach by focusing on the most dangerous behaviors while allowing people to move safely throughout their communities. This is what bipartisan leadership looks like, and it will save lives across Arizona.”
Traffic crashes in Arizona kill more than 1,300 people each year and injure over 54,000 others, with speeding contributing to more than one-third of fatalities. In 2024, these crashes cost the state nearly $21 billion, underscoring the enormous human and economic toll of traffic violence. Over the past decade, traffic deaths in Arizona have increased significantly.
If enacted, the law would mark a significant expansion of prevention-based strategies aimed at reducing speeding-related crashes and saving lives across Arizona.
** Crash victims/survivors from Arizona are available for interviews **
About Families for Safe Streets
Families for Safe Streets is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending traffic violence by supporting victims’ families, educating communities, and advocating for safe streets policies that save lives.
Learn more at https://www.familiesforsafestreets.org/stop-super-speeders
