WA HB1596

Requires installation of intelligent speed assistance devices (GPS-based speed limiters) for drivers convicted of reckless driving, those with suspended licenses due to excessive speeding violations, or as a court-ordered probation condition, effective January 1, 2029

Defines "excessive speeding" as 10+ mph over the limit in zones 40 mph or under, and 20+ mph over the limit in zones above 40 mph

Imposes $21 monthly fee on drivers required to use the device, with funds deposited into a new intelligent speed assistance device revolving account for program administration and speed-related safety initiatives

Makes tampering with or circumventing an intelligent speed assistance device a gross misdemeanor, and exempts employer-owned vehicles driven for work purposes from the device requirement

Allows devices to include an override function permitting drivers to exceed the speed limit no more than three times per calendar month