Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Cars to Warn Speeding Drivers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required cars to warn speeding drivers. The bill, AB 122, would have mandated that all new cars sold in California be equipped with technology that alerts drivers when they exceed the posted speed limit.
Newsom cited concerns about the cost and effectiveness of the proposed technology in his veto message. He stated that while he supports efforts to improve road safety, he believes that the bill would not effectively address the problem of speeding.
The bill’s author, Assemblyman John Doe, expressed disappointment at Newsom’s decision, arguing that the technology is already available and could help prevent accidents caused by speeding. Doe pointed to studies showing that speeding is a major factor in traffic fatalities and injuries, and argued that the bill would have been a step towards reducing these statistics.
Supporters of the bill also argued that the technology could help enforce speed limits and reduce the need for costly traffic enforcement measures. They pointed to similar laws in other countries that have been successful in reducing speeding and improving road safety.
Opponents of the bill, however, raised concerns about the cost of implementing the technology and the potential for it to be misused by law enforcement. They also argued that drivers should be responsible for obeying speed limits on their own, without the need for constant reminders from their vehicles.
In the end, Newsom’s decision to veto the bill has left both supporters and opponents disappointed. While some believe that the technology could have been a valuable tool in promoting road safety, others are relieved that the mandate will not be imposed on car manufacturers.
As the debate over speeding and road safety continues, it remains to be seen whether similar legislation will be proposed in the future. In the meantime, drivers in California will have to rely on their own judgment and vigilance to ensure that they are driving safely and responsibly.