New York lawmakers are advancing a bill known as the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would allow judges to require certain repeat speeders to install GPS-based speed limiter devices in any vehicle they drive.
As of November 12, 2025, this is not law yet — but it has major implications for New York City, Long Island, and upstate drivers who accumulate excessive speed-camera tickets or DMV points.
What Is the Stop Super Speeders Act?
The proposed bill targets drivers who repeatedly exceed the speed limit despite previous tickets, fines, and warnings. If enacted, it would give judges the authority to impose Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) devices — commonly called speed limiters — on chronic offenders.
This is aimed at a very small percentage of drivers who repeatedly receive automated or officer-issued speeding violations.
Who Could Be Required to Use a Speed Limiter in New York?
Only drivers who hit one of the following high thresholds could be ordered to use a speed limiter:
- 16 or more speed-camera tickets in 12 months, or
- 11 or more DMV points within 18 months
These triggers go well beyond normal behavior. Everyday drivers, even those with an occasional ticket, will not be affected. However, thousands of New York City drivers collect dozens of school-zone camera tickets per year – and these are the cases lawmakers are targeting.
How Does the Speed Limiter Device Work?
The proposed device is a GPS-linked Intelligent Speed Assistance unit that:
- Reads the posted speed limit in real time
- Prevents the car from exceeding that limit by more than a small buffer
- Automatically adjusts in school zones, local streets, and highways
- Must be installed in any vehicle the person drives
The estimated cost is around $1,000, and the order follows the driver, not a specific car.
How Long Would Drivers Be Required to Use It?
Under the current proposal, judges could require the speed limiter for up to one year.
This duration may change before the bill becomes law, but for now, drivers should assume this could be a year-long condition of driving privileges.
What Happens If a Driver Ignores the Order?
Failing to use a required speed limiter could lead to contempt of court, similar to violating an ignition-interlock order in New York DWI cases.
This could result in:
- Additional fines
- Possible jail time
- Further restrictions on driving privileges
This is not simply “another ticket.” It is a separate legal issue.
Why Is New York Considering Speed Limiters?
New York City issues millions of speed-camera violations annually. According to lawmakers, a small group of drivers receives an outsized portion of repeat offenses — particularly in school zones.
The proposed law aims to reduce:
- High-risk speeding
- Repeat automated violations
- Serious collisions caused by chronic speeding behavior
Key Takeaways for New York Drivers
- New York may soon allow judges to impose GPS-based speed limiters for extreme repeat speeders.
- Only drivers with 16+ camera tickets or 11+ points would qualify.
- The device could be required for one year.
- Violating the order could lead to contempt charges.
- The bill is not law yet, and changes are possible before passage.
- If you’re concerned about accumulating points or camera tickets, contact an experienced New York traffic attorney before the situation escalates.
