Maryland Enacts Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Law to Prevent Deadly Crashes from Worst-Of-The-Worst Speeders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2026
CONTACT:
Daniel Langenkamp
Phone: (202) 957-2261
Email: daniellangenkamp@gmail.com
Thomas DeVito
Families for Safe Streets
Phone: (201) 835-6900
Email: press@familiesforsafestreets.org
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.
By implementing ISA technology for repeat dangerous speeders, Maryland 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.
Ensure more consistent and equitable safety measures statewide.
The law requires Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology for drivers seeking court- or MVA-approved restricted driving privileges during a suspension or revocation period tied to serious speeding offenses. Drivers may only obtain limited driving privileges if they install ISA devices in their vehicles, which use GPS and onboard systems to prevent speeding above posted limits. Those who do not install ISA remain fully suspended or revoked and are not permitted to drive.
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, medical appointments, and daily life.
The legislation passed the House of Delegates by a 99–31 vote after previously passing the Senate 37–8.
The law takes effect October 1, 2026, with implementation of the pilot program required by October 1, 2027. The pilot program will continue through June 30, 2031.
Families for Safe Streets (FSS) members—victims and survivors of traffic violence—are leading nationwide advocacy efforts to advance Stop Super Speeders legislation.
Research shows that repeat reckless speeders are significantly more likely than typical motorists to be involved in fatal collisions. At the same time, traditional enforcement methods such as license suspension have proven largely ineffective with an estimated 75 percent of drivers with suspended licenses continuing to drive.
Bill Sponsors Say:
“I am incredibly proud that this legislation is now law,” said Delegate Nick Allen (D-8), sponsor of HB 107. “This pilot program will give Maryland an important new tool to reduce dangerous speeding and move us closer to our goal of zero roadway fatalities.”
Senator Jeff Waldstreicher (D-18), sponsor of SB 366, said the law represents “an important step toward our goal of zero roadway deaths” and emphasized that the legislation targets “super speeders going 30, 40, even 50 miles per hour above the speed limit — the drivers who pose a real danger to families across Maryland.”
Advocates Say:
“My wife, Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, was killed in 2022 by a driver who entered the bike lane where she was riding near our home in Bethesda,” said Dan Langenkamp, a Maryland resident and Families for Safe Streets National Executive Committee member. “No family should have to endure that kind of loss. I am grateful to Governor Moore, Delegate Allen, Senator Waldstreicher, and the Maryland legislature for acting on a solution that addresses the small number of drivers who repeatedly engage in dangerous speeding. This law will help prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy.”
“Even after all this time, I still think about the moment my son Brett was taken from us while crossing Rockville Pike in 2020,” said Mindy Badin, the mother of Brett Badin. “These are everyday moments that should be safe for everyone. I’m grateful to the advocates, families, and lawmakers who came together to pass a law that puts prevention and human life at the center of transportation safety.”
“This victory reflects years of work by families who turned unimaginable loss into sustained action for change,” said Amril Hamer, organizer for Families for Safe Streets-Baltimore. “So many people stepped forward to testify and share their experiences, often at great personal cost. Their voices made clear that this is not abstract policy, but it is about preventing real harm in our communities.”
“Traffic violence is preventable, and Maryland has now joined a growing number of states acting on that reality,” 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 group of repeat dangerous speeders who pose the greatest risk, and it uses proven technology to intervene before another life is lost. Every state that adopts these tools moves us closer to saving lives.”“We are extremely happy that this bill will give the courts a tool to modify the vehicles that pose the largest threat to our communities,” said Peter Gray from Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). “We know that nearly 8,000 drivers had three or more speeding violations between 2020 and 2023. Placing an active ISA device to prevent dangerous speeding will target the largest source of crashes causing harm in our State.”
Evidence from jurisdictions already implementing ISA programs demonstrates that the technology can dramatically reduce dangerous speeding and prevent deadly crashes, similar to how ignition interlock devices have successfully reduced repeat drunk driving offenses.
Maryland is the latest state to advance the growing national Stop Super Speeders initiative. Previous sessions enacted similar legislation in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Washington State. This year alone, legislatures in Hawaii and Illinois passed Stop Super Speeders bills, while Georgia enacted its law earlier this month after Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 160. New York Governor Kathy Hochul also recently announced that Stop Super Speeders legislation would be included in the New York State budget. Another 14 states are considering legislation this year.
** Crash victims/survivors from Maryland 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
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