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Speeding is a leading cause of death on American roadways, and US cycling fatalities are on a multi-decade high.

That is why more than five dozen advocacy groups are calling on the installation of Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) in vehicles, starting with the government’s own fleet of cars.

“Speeding is a leading killer on our roadways, particularly endangering vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. In 2023, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety was proud to join America Walks to launch the Safer Fleets Challenge to motivate governments, including federal, state and local, to equip their fleets with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology and address this danger,” said Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. “The EU already requires new vehicles to be equipped with ISA as of July 2024. We urgently need Congress and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to act swiftly to mandate ISA in all new vehicles sold in the United States. Doing so is consistent with the Safe System Approach and will reduce the devastating toll of speeding for all.”

“We recognize that many people consider driving over the speed limit a victimless crime, but the deaths from speeding are real,” said Mike McGinn, Executive Director of America Walks. “Intelligent speed assistance is a proven way to save lives. President Biden does not have to wait for regulatory action or congressional action to instruct agencies under his authority to adopt ISA now for federal vehicles”

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