The proposed bill establishes an intelligent speed assistance program designed to enhance road safety by introducing new restrictions and penalties for speeding violations. Key provisions include extending the revocation period for individuals who drive 30 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit or accumulate three or more speed violations within a 12-month period, effective January 1, 2027. The bill also allows individuals whose licenses have been revoked due to qualifying speed violations to operate vehicles equipped with certified intelligent speed assistance devices under a speed-controlled license restriction. Additionally, the commissioner is tasked with creating performance standards for these devices and ensuring that installation and monitoring services are affordable for indigent participants.

The legislation further introduces penalties for program violations, including a tiered penalty system for repeat offenses and the ability for the commissioner to terminate participation in the program for public safety reasons. It specifies that lending or renting vehicles without functioning devices to restricted individuals is a misdemeanor and clarifies the venue for prosecuting violations. The bill also mandates the commissioner to adopt necessary rules for program implementation and addresses vendor selection for device services. The program is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and includes an appropriation for the program in fiscal year 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.14, 609.21, 171.17