Speed limiters for repeat reckless drivers
Summary
Ald. Stamper wants the state to let cities require speed-limiting devices on cars owned by repeat reckless-driving offenders, similar to a new Maryland law. The committee voted to add it to the city's state legislative package.
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The cost of installing the devices and who pays for them was flagged as an open question.
Neighborhoods plagued by speeding and reckless driving.
Repeat reckless-driving offenders who would bear device requirements.
Mentions & discussions (2)
PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE — May 21, 2026
Since November, the city has towed 2,190 vehicles with five or more overdue tickets and collected about $1 million in citations, much of it from drivers paying proactively. The money is new revenue for the cash-strapped transportation fund, though alders want proof the ordinance is changing behavior, not just collecting cash.
JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE — May 4, 2026
Ald. Stamper wants the state to let cities require speed-limiting devices on cars owned by repeat reckless-driving offenders, similar to a new Maryland law. The committee voted to add it to the city's state legislative package.
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