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Good News - SB 1509 Targeting Egregious Speeders Advances
TODAY, Senate Bill 1509 (Stern) passed through the full California Senate with a 27 to 1 vote and now advances to the Assembly.
What is SB 1509?
In 2020, 1,228 people died in California from speed-related collisions, and in 2021, the number increased, with 1509 Californians losing their lives due to speeding. SB 1509 aims to increase accountability for drivers by increasing the number of violation points associated with driving 26 mph above the speed limit to two violation points.
Speed Safety Camera Bill AB 645 Signed Into Law!
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 645, authored by Asm Laura Friedman and cosponsored by SAFE, Streets for All, and Walk San Francisco! This means changes coming to school zones and high-injury intersections starting in 2024…
Ending Unfair and Discriminatory Pricing in California’s Auto Insurance Market
In 49 other states, drivers have the option to use driving behavior (or "telematics") to determine their monthly premium. By using a mobile app, "dongle", or other technology, drivers can choose to enroll in a program that measures their vehicle speed, distracted driving, and other on-the-road factors. The result? Read on to find out what SAFE is doing to implement this in CA.