Maryland Lawmakers Pass 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill, Awaits Governor's Signature

New pilot program would require high-risk drivers to use technology to prevent speeding over posted limits.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:49am

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A vibrant, abstract painting depicting a speeding car in overlapping, fragmented brushstrokes of blue, grey, and red, conveying the motion and energy of high-speed driving.New Maryland legislation aims to curb chronic speeding by requiring high-risk drivers to use technology that limits vehicle acceleration over posted limits.Baltimore Today

Maryland lawmakers have passed a new bill, known as the 'Stop Super Speeders' legislation, that would require some high-risk drivers to install Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology in their vehicles. The system uses GPS and sensors to limit a vehicle's acceleration once it reaches the posted speed limit. The bill is now awaiting the signature of Governor Wes Moore and, if signed, would take effect in October 2026 with the program launching in 2027.

Why it matters

The goal of the legislation is to improve road safety by targeting repeat speeding offenders who often continue driving even after their licenses have been suspended or revoked. Supporters argue the technology provides an alternative to outright license suspension, allowing drivers to continue operating their vehicles safely.

The details

The 'Stop Super Speeders' bill, which passed as House Bill 107 and Senate Bill 366, would require certain high-risk drivers to install Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology in their vehicles. The system uses GPS and onboard sensors to detect the posted speed limit and prevent the vehicle from accelerating beyond that limit. Supporters say this addresses the issue of suspended or revoked drivers continuing to operate their vehicles unsafely.

  • The bill would take effect in October 2026 if signed by the governor.
  • The ISA program would not launch until 2027 to give the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) time to set up the system.

The players

Wes Moore

The governor of Maryland who will decide whether to sign the 'Stop Super Speeders' bill into law.

Nicholas 'Nick' Allen

A Democratic state delegate from Baltimore County who co-sponsored the House version of the 'Stop Super Speeders' bill.

Brandy Nannini

A representative from Smart Start, a company that manufactures one of the Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) devices that would be required under the new legislation.

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What they’re saying

“Typically, it's anyone who would be eligible to have their license suspended or just completely revoked.”

— Nicholas 'Nick' Allen, State Delegate

“One of the things I learned again talking with MVA is they estimate that when someone has their license suspended or revoked, up to 75% of those people just keep driving anyway. So, this way, these people, who, again, 75% of whom would continue driving anyway, can continue driving. But, we're going to ensure that they do it safely through this technology.”

— Nicholas 'Nick' Allen, State Delegate

“What it does is it controls the accelerator, and once the person is trying to speed over the speed limit, it will stop you.”

— Brandy Nannini, Smart Start Representative

What’s next

If Governor Wes Moore signs the 'Stop Super Speeders' bill into law, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) will have until 2027 to set up the new Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) program before it takes effect.

The takeaway

This legislation aims to improve road safety in Maryland by targeting chronic speeders, many of whom continue driving unsafely even after their licenses have been suspended or revoked. The use of ISA technology provides an alternative to outright license suspension, allowing drivers to keep operating their vehicles while being forced to comply with posted speed limits.