HB 4948 Signed by Governor
We’re pleased to share the following media release related to HB 4948 – Illinois’ Stop Super Speeder legislation – which was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on June 26, 2026.
Governor JB Pritzker Signs Landmark “Stop Super Speeders” Bill into Law
Illinois becomes latest state to enact life-saving legislation targeting repeat dangerous speeders
Springfield, IL — Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 4948, Illinois’ Stop Super Speeders legislation, into law, creating a major new tool to prevent deadly speeding crashes and protect communities from repeat reckless drivers.
The law establishes an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) Program for drivers whose licenses have been suspended or revoked following repeated excessive-speeding offenses. Under the program, eligible drivers may apply for restricted driving privileges only if their vehicles are equipped with ISA technology that prevents them from exceeding posted speed limits.
Illinois joins a growing national movement to address the most dangerous speeding behaviors through prevention-focused safety measures. The legislation passed the Illinois Senate by a 49-9 vote after previously passing the Illinois House 77-24.
Research shows that repeat reckless speeders are significantly more likely than typical motorists to be involved in fatal collisions, while traditional enforcement methods such as license suspension have proven largely ineffective. Nationally, an estimated 75 percent of drivers with suspended licenses continue to drive.
The law applies to drivers who:
Receive two convictions for excessive speeding within a 12-month period, defined as driving 26 miles per hour or more above the speed limit
Have licenses revoked for reckless or aggravated reckless driving causing death
The law also creates affordability protections for low-income participants through an indigent assistance fund and establishes statewide certification standards for ISA devices and service providers.
Advocates say:
“Today marks a major step forward for roadway safety in Illinois,” said Amy Cohen, Founder and President of Families for Safe Streets, whose 12-year-old son was killed by a speeding driver. “We applaud Governor Pritzker for signing this life-saving legislation into law and recognizing that preventable traffic deaths demand real action. This law focuses on the small number of repeat dangerous speeders who put every family at risk and uses proven technology to stop deadly behavior before tragedy occurs. Illinois is helping lead a growing national movement that says clearly: preventable speeding deaths must stop.”
“I survived a crash that changed my life, and I carry that reality every day,” said Rudy Faust, an Illinois crash survivor and Families for Safe Streets advocate. “Seeing this bill signed into law means that other families may be spared the pain so many of us live with. This legislation is about prevention and protecting human life. I am deeply grateful to Governor Pritzker, Representative Marti Deuter, Senator Julie Morrison, advocates across Illinois, and every family who spoke up to help make this possible.”
“The devastating impacts of speeding drivers have forever altered the lives of too many Illinoisans,” said Dave Simmons, Executive Director of Ride Illinois. “Ride Illinois commends Governor Pritzker, Representative Deuter, Senator Morrison, and the members of the General Assembly who supported HB 4948. This law provides Illinois with a meaningful new tool to help prevent future crashes caused by excessive speeding while still allowing people to maintain access to work, school, and daily life.”
Bill sponsors say:
“Driving at high speeds is dangerous, plain and simple,” said State Representative Marti Deuter (D-Elmhurst). “This law creates a pathway for high-risk drivers to remain connected to their communities while helping ensure our roads are safe for everyone.”
“Driving recklessly puts everyone on the road at risk,” said State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “This legislation gives Illinois another important tool to address dangerous driving behavior and help prevent future tragedies.”
Evidence from jurisdictions already implementing ISA programs demonstrates that the technology can significantly reduce dangerous speeding and prevent deadly crashes, similar to how ignition interlock devices have successfully reduced repeat drunk driving offenses.
Illinois is part of the growing national Stop Super Speeders movement. Similar legislation has already been enacted in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Washington State, Georgia, Hawaiʻi, and Maryland. Additional states continue advancing legislation this year as momentum grows nationwide for prevention-focused traffic safety policies.
The law is expected to begin implementation no earlier than January 1, 2028.
Ride Illinois members, Families for Safe Streets members, crash survivors, and advocates say the bill’s enactment reflects growing national momentum behind prevention-focused traffic safety policies designed to stop dangerous speeding before tragedy occurs.
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