scott wiener introduces legislation requiring all new vehicles sold in California to be equipped with speed-limiting technology by 2027
SACRAMENTO, CA — In a proposed legislative measure announced on March 26, 2025, California State Senator Scott Wiener has introduced a bill mandating that all new motor vehicles sold within the state include built-in speed-limiting devices starting January 1, 2027. According to the official summary provided by Senator Wiener’s office, the requirement would apply to passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs, capping maximum speed at 10 miles per hour over the posted legal limit. Senator Wiener cited data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating that speeding was a contributing factor in approximately 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States in 2024. The proposal has already drawn sharp reactions, with advocacy groups like the California Highway Safety Coalition praising it as a necessary public safety mandate, while critics, including the California Auto Dealers Association, argue it imposes an overreach on personal freedom and manufacturing standards. The bill is scheduled for its first committee hearing in the State Senate on April 10, 2025.