California Lawmakers Pass Speed Alert Bill for Cars

California lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 961, mandating new vehicles sold in the state to include speed warning technology to combat rising traffic fatalities, which the bill's author cites as preventable. The law is set to take effect for 2030 model-year vehicles and aims to enhance road safety by alerting drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 mph. Meanwhile, concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles are growing, with data showing 83 fatalities linked to self-driving cars since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began collecting incident reports in 2021. As California prepares to allow driverless trucks on highways, proposed regulations require testing with human safety drivers before full deployment. However, new legislation could complicate these plans by prohibiting large self-driving trucks. The future of autonomous vehicles hinges on balancing technological advancement with public safety and regulatory compliance.