Washington mandates speed-limiting devices for reckless drivers

Washington has taken a bold step to combat reckless driving. Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, into law, requiring speed-limiting devices for drivers convicted of excessive speeding or reckless driving. The legislation aims to reduce fatal crashes by forcing repeat offenders to obey posted speed limits. The law was inspired by a tragic crash in Renton, where a speeding driver killed four people, including three children. The driver, Chase Jones, was traveling 112 mph when he ran a red light and collided with a minivan. He had a history of speed-related crashes and had...