From Sacramento to Raleigh, Families Drive Momentum for “Stop Super Speeders” Legislation

Advocacy days in California and North Carolina highlight a growing national movement to prevent traffic violence using Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology to Stop Super Speeders.

On May 5 in Sacramento, California, and May 6 in Raleigh, North Carolina, members of Families for Safe Streets (FSS), alongside local partners and advocates, met with legislators, held press events, and demonstrated emerging safety technology aimed at reducing deadly crashes. In these 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.”

In Sacramento, FSS members joined Walk San Francisco and the Bay Area FSS chapter to advocate for AB 2276, the Stop Super Speeders Act, led by Asm. Esmeralda Soria.

Throughout the day, advocates met with state lawmakers to urge support for the bill, which would allow courts to require Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology for the most dangerous repeat speeding offenders. Participants shared personal stories of loss and injury, connecting lived experience with policy solutions designed to prevent similar tragedies. Advocates also distributed hundreds of informational materials to legislative offices across the Capitol. The focus of the day was clear: a small number of high-risk drivers are responsible for a disproportionate share of deadly crashes, and targeted intervention is necessary to reduce harm.

The following day in Raleigh, North Carolina, FSS members and partners continued that momentum in support of HB 1199 sponsored by Rep. Schietzelt.

Led by Amy Cohen, alongside North Carolina FSS members and advocates, the day included a press conference, legislative meetings, and a live demonstration of ISA technology. The demonstration allowed legislators, staff, and media to test drive a vehicle equipped with speed-limiting technology, offering a firsthand look at how ISA can prevent dangerous speeding in real time. Throughout the day, participants met with members of the North Carolina General Assembly to share their stories and advocate for the bill’s co-sponsorship and passage.

A Growing National Effort

Both advocacy days are part of the broader Stop Super Speeders campaign, a national initiative led by Families for Safe Streets to address extreme speeding through targeted, prevention-focused policies. Research shows that a small number of repeat, high-risk drivers are responsible for a disproportionate share of fatal crashes. Traditional enforcement methods, such as license suspension, have proven insufficient, as many drivers continue to drive without a valid license. Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) offers a new approach by using location-based data and onboard systems to prevent vehicles from exceeding posted speed limits, particularly for drivers with a history of dangerous behavior. Advocates emphasize that these policies are not designed as blanket mandates, but rather as targeted interventions focused on the most dangerous offenders.

Centering Families in Policy Change

Across both states, one constant remained: the leadership of families directly impacted by traffic violence. Advocacy efforts were driven by individuals who have lost loved ones or survived serious crashes, bringing urgency and lived experience into legislative conversations. Their stories, paired with data and emerging technology, continue to shape a growing national conversation around prevention and a proven approach to stop reckless driving behavior.

Looking Ahead

With multiple states advancing Stop Super Speeders legislation and several already enacting similar laws, advocacy efforts in California and North Carolina signal increasing momentum behind policies aimed at reducing traffic deaths. As lawmakers continue to consider these measures, families and advocates remain at the forefront, calling for action to ensure safe streets for all.

Crash survivors and Families for Safe Streets members are available for interviews.

For more information, visit: https://www.familiesforsafestreets.org/stop-super-speeders