In 2029 Washington’s most habitual speeders will be required to install speed-limiting devices in their car. Why? Because on Monday Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law BEAM, which requires that intelligent speed assistance devices be installed for drivers whose licenses are suspended due to reckless or excessive speeding. The device shall operate similarly to the ignition interlock device used by repeat DUI offenders and uses GPS to restrict a driver to the posted speed limit. Similar legislation was recently signed into law in Virginia and is currently under discussion in Georgia and New York, among other states. It is postulated that the bill sends a clear message to Washington drivers: safety on our roads matters. Come 2029, just a few short years away, excessive speeding will get one in a lot more ‘hot water’.
If you or a loved one is in a bind as a result of driving offense, immediately contact a Seattle Traffic Attorney. A Traffic lawyer is not going to judge you and understands that everyone makes mistakes. Hiring a Seattle Traffic Lawyer to help can – at a minimum – reduce penalties and can help direct people on how to best deal with their traffic charge, and many times even get them dismissed. So, it should go without saying that someone cited for a traffic offense, misdemeanor or felony should hire a qualified Seattle Traffic Lawyer as soon as possible. Infraction and criminal charges can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone cited or charged with an infraction or a crime in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Seattle Traffic Lawyer. SQ Attorneys can be reached at (425) 359-3791 and/or (206) 441-0900.
