Wednesday’s Highlights: Strategies to Reduce Speed
State Senator Andrew Gounardes is advocating for measures to reduce reckless driving in Brooklyn. He will demonstrate a speed governor-equipped car on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. This event will take place at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and 18th Street, a location in Greenwood Heights often frequented by newcomers to Brooklyn.
Strategies to Reduce Speed: Speed Governor Demonstration
The speed governor, a crucial component of Gounardes’s proposed legislation known as the “Stop Super Speeders Act” (Bill S4045), aims to curtail dangerous driving habits. This bill mandates the installation of speed limiters in vehicles belonging to drivers who accumulate 16 speed-camera violations within a year.
Key Details About the Demonstration
- Date and Time: Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
- Location: Seventh Avenue and 18th Street, Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
- Event Feature: Reporters will test-drive the vehicle for ten minutes.
- Route: The demonstration includes local Brooklyn streets and the Prospect Expressway.
Gounardes emphasizes that this legislation does not suspend licenses or increase insurance rates. It simply aims to modify the car’s capability, ensuring that reckless drivers adhere to speed limits. The proposed requirements are straightforward and intended to promote safer driving practices.
Legislative Context
Despite the bill’s clear purpose and benefits, it has faced challenges during the legislative process. Amendments have diluted the original intent, which initially proposed speed limiters for drivers with just six speeding or red-light violations per year. Advocates argue the current version remains sufficient to enhance road safety.
In light of rising traffic incidents and public outcry for safer streets, Gounardes’s efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing the urgent need for changes in how speeders are managed. As this legislation gains attention, its potential impact on reducing reckless driving could be significant.
