Press Release

Press Conference Announcement: SB 1509 - Addressing Extreme Speeding in California

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Victims’ advocates Lili Trujillo and Damian Kevitt to Speak, Joined by Senator Stern and Co-author Senator Niello

SACRAMENTO, CA- Senator Stern will address SB 1509, The NOT in California Act, aimed at tackling extreme speeding in the state. Victims’ advocates Lili Trujillo and Damian Kevitt will speak, leading a symbolic “die-in” to honor lives lost. Senator Stern and Co-author Senator Niello will emphasize the importance of road safety.

Details: Monday, May 13 at 12:45 p.m.

Location: Southside lawn on the corner of N and 10th streets

Author of the bill, Senator Henry Stern expressed his commitment to road safety as the motivation behind the legislation, "SB 1509 represents a vital step forward in ensuring the safety of our roadways by holding negligent drivers accountable for their actions, we can prevent unnecessary loss of life and make our streets safer for all Californians." 

Co-author Senator Roger Niello: “Speeding and reckless driving has reached untenable levels post-pandemic. We must do more to hold this dangerous activity liable.  SB 1509 will provide for that needed accountability.”

Damian Kevitt, Executive Director of Streets Are For Everyone: "California is facing a serious public health crisis on our roads due to traffic violence. Drivers going well over speed limits, especially in school zones or shopping districts, pose a significant threat to public safety. The bill is the least we can do to reign in irresponsible and reckless drivers who blatantly disregard the safety of others around them."

Lili Trujillo Puckett, Founder of Street Racing Kills: “In 2013 Speed shattered my world in seconds! It robbed my 16-year-old daughter of her life, and her future, leaving behind family and friends heartbroken and devastated. In the blink of an eye, speed can steal everything, leaving only memories to mourn. SB1509 can reduce speed-related crashes and prevent a parent from losing a child.”

 

SB 1509 Overview: Adds 2 points to driving records for those exceeding the speed limit by 26 mph or more on roads with a posted speed limit of 55 mph or less.