Pumping the Brakes: GPS speed-limiting device would slow down dangerous drivers
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, who represents the 26th District, is spearheading a proposal that would crack down on drivers.
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There is a push for a GPS device that would limit how fast dangerous drivers can go.
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, who represents the 26th District, is spearheading a proposal that would crack down on drivers with 16 or more speed-camera tickets within one year, or those with 11 or more points on their license within 18 months.
“If we can stop even 1,000 or 2,000 of the worst, most dangerous vehicles in our city from being able to drive recklessly, then we can save lives,” said Gounardes.
A News 12 crew got behind the wheel on Wednesday and tested the GPS technology.
While driving onto the Prospect Expressway in Park Slope, the device adjusted the speed limit from 25 to 45. The technology automatically slowed down while going downhill.
Gounardes said the device would be court-ordered for six months or a year, and a judge can preset the limit to give a driver as much as a 5 mph grace period.
Gounardes said the driver would be responsible for the installation, and for however long they have the device, which could cost about $1,000.
“Don’t speed,” said Gounardes. “Don’t be an [expletive] behind the wheel.”
It is an effort to save thousands of lives, so no parent feels Darnell Sealy-McCrorey’s pain.
“It’s just not fair to the families, you know, like myself,” said Darnell.
His daughter, Niyell, was struck and killed last year, about two weeks before her 14th birthday.
“No parent should ever bury their child,” said Darnell.
The legislation passed the state Senate but not the Assembly.
Supporters are looking to try again early next year.
