Road & Track: New Virginia Bill Would Put Speed Limiters on the Cars of Convicted Reckless Drivers

Media Coverage Virginia

March 31, 2025

Virginia is looking to officially become the first state to impose speed-limiting devices on the vehicles of drivers convicted of certain speed-related offenses.

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July 1, 2025

Washington State DOT: Highway Speed Cameras leave roadways after pilot program completed in Spokane, Skagit counties

A pilot program to encourage drivers to slow down concludes this week as two Highway Speed Cameras leave Interstate 90 and I-5 after more than two months on the roadway.

Federal Research Projects

June 26, 2025

Causal Factors Associated with Higher Crash Rates Among Young Drivers that Delay Licensure (BTS-44)

The objective of this research is to identify causal factors associated with higher crash risk among young drivers that delay licensure until age 18+ and the effectiveness of driver training and-or GDL requirements in reducing this risk. To support this objective, the selected research agency will (1) conduct a broad national study of causal crash factors associated with higher crash risk and (2) conduct a scoping study for evaluating driver education and/or GDL requirements for a potential follow-on research effort.

Federal Research Projects

June 26, 2025

Effects of Pre-hospital Blood Programs and Improved EMS Response Time on the Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Mortality (BTS-43)

The objective of this research is to determine the accuracy of the FARS estimate that 40 percent of motor vehicle fatalities were alive at the scene by reviewing a sample of motor vehicle fatalities who did not die at the scene to determine if improved interventions, such as the availability of pre-hospital care options, blood products, and improved response times would improve survivability.