Washington is taking a bold step to address chronic speeding and reckless driving. In 2025, lawmakers passed the BEAM Act (House Bill 1596), a measure requiring certain repeat offenders to install electronic speed-limiting devices in their vehicles. The law takes effect January 1, 2029, giving the state time to finalize technology standards and rollout plans. […]
In 2023, 18-year-old Trenton Stewart was killed by a wrong-way drunk driver in Florida. His death led lawmakers to create Trenton’s Law, officially House Bill 687, which takes effect on October 1, 2025. The new law strengthens penalties for impaired drivers who cause fatalities and adds criminal penalties for refusing a breath or urine test. […]
Washington lawmakers passed House Bill Report, SHB 1822 in 2025 to address the rising number of crashes in work zones and near emergency responders. Beginning May 1, 2026, drivers under the age of 25 applying for their first Washington driver’s license will be required to complete a free online safety course before they can be licensed. The goal is to […]