Governor Hobbs Signs Landmark Stop Super Speeders Law, Making Arizona a National Leader in Preventing Deadly Speeding Crashes
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June 19, 2026
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Governor Hobbs Signs Landmark Stop Super Speeders Law, Making Arizona a National Leader in Preventing Deadly Speeding Crashes
Phoenix, AZ — Governor Katie Hobbs today signed the Stop Super Speeders Act (HB2417) into law, marking a major bipartisan victory for roadway safety and providing Arizona with a powerful new tool to prevent deadly speeding crashes and protect communities from repeat reckless drivers.
Sponsored by Representative Quang Nguyen, the legislation uses Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology to address the small number of drivers responsible for a disproportionate share of deadly crashes. Arizona now joins a growing national movement to stop dangerous speeding before it results in tragedy.
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 the new law, drivers convicted of serious or repeat excessive-speeding offenses may be required to install Intelligent Speed Assistance technology as a condition of maintaining or reinstating driving privileges. Rather than mandating license suspension or revocation in every qualifying case, the law 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, 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.
Families for Safe Streets (FSS) members—victims and survivors of traffic violence—have led advocacy efforts to advance Stop Super Speeders legislation across the country.
Advocates Say
“Today’s signing sends a clear message that Arizona is committed to preventing traffic deaths before they happen,” 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. We are deeply grateful to Governor Hobbs for signing this life-saving legislation and to Representative Nguyen and the bipartisan coalition that made it possible.”
“I have studied transportation safety extensively and have also experienced these issues personally. The enactment of the Stop Super Speeders law represents an important step forward in addressing dangerous speeding through intelligent speed assistance,” said Arizona State University Professor and crash survivor David King. “This evidence-based approach addresses the outsized risk posed by repeat high-speed offenders while preserving people’s ability to work and stay mobile.”
“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. “Today’s signing shows that Arizona is taking meaningful action to prevent these tragedies and make our streets safer for everyone.”
Legislative Leaders 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 to save lives,” said Senator Analise Ortiz (D-LD24). “No one should have to lose a loved one because of reckless speeding. This legislation takes a smart, evidence-based approach by focusing on the most dangerous behaviors while allowing people to move safely throughout their communities.”
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.
With Governor Hobbs’ signature, Arizona becomes the seventh jurisdiction in the nation to enact this prevention-focused approach to reducing speeding-related crashes and saving lives.
Crash victims and survivors from Arizona are available for interviews.
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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
