A new bill that would require all new cars sold in California to be equipped with technology that warns drivers when they are exceeding the speed limit is headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. This legislation, known as AB 43, aims to improve road safety by alerting drivers when they are driving too fast.
The bill was introduced by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi and has received bipartisan support in the California State Legislature. Proponents of the bill argue that speed warning technology can help prevent accidents and save lives by encouraging drivers to slow down and adhere to speed limits.
If signed into law by Governor Newsom, AB 43 would mandate that all new cars sold in California after a certain date be equipped with speed warning technology. This system would use GPS data to determine the current speed limit on a particular road and provide visual and auditory alerts to the driver if they exceed that limit.
Opponents of the bill argue that such technology could be intrusive and unnecessary, infringing on drivers’ freedom and ability to make their own choices behind the wheel. They also raise concerns about the cost of implementing this technology in all new cars.
Despite these objections, supporters of AB 43 are hopeful that Governor Newsom will sign the bill into law, emphasizing the potential benefits for road safety and accident prevention. As the bill awaits the governor’s decision, its fate remains uncertain, but the push for speed warning technology in new cars continues to gain momentum in California.
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