DOT Still Doesn't Know When It Will Launch the 'Stop Super Speeder' Program - Streetsblog New York City

Department of Transportation (DOT) officials refused to guarantee a May 27, 2027 launch for a new safety initiative during a Tuesday City Council hearing. The program, authorized by state law, would require drivers who rack up 16 school-zone speeding tickets in a 12-month period to install speed-limiting devices in their vehicles at their own expense. Commissioner Mike Flynn cited "software and back-end" challenges, though he suggested early testing elements might begin by the proposed date.

Council members, including Lincoln Restler and Shaun Abreu, expressed frustration over the lack of a firm timeline. Advocates from Transportation Alternatives noted that 16,500 vehicles have already qualified as "super speeders" this year, a 12% increase from 2025. While the state can revoke registrations for New York residents, the Council is considering raising fines to $1,500 for out-of-state violators who ignore the mandate.

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