ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1596
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By House Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Leavitt, Goodman, Ryu, and Berry)
READ FIRST TIME 02/28/25.
AN ACT Relating to accountability for persons for speeding; amending RCW 10.21.030 , 46.20.2892 , 46.20.391 , and 46.61.500 ; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092 ; adding new sections to chapter 46.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.70 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 46.20 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. It is the intent of the legislature to keep the public safe when on the road. Nationwide, 29 percent of all crash fatalities occurred in speed-related crashes in 2022. In 2023, more than 30 percent of fatal crashes involved speeding on Washington roads. Speeding continues to be a component of traffic deaths, and law enforcement is increasingly dealing with more speed-related incidents. The legislature finds that all Washington drivers are at risk when speeding is involved, and solutions to change public behavior are needed.
Additionally, according to the American motor vehicle administration, more than 70 percent of people with suspended licenses continue to drive during the suspension period. By leveraging technology to enable individuals to continue driving and prevent speeding, the legislature intends to enhance road safety to promote safer driving habits and keep the public safe.