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flag U.S. states respond to rising traffic deaths with stricter laws targeting repeat aggressive drivers.

flag Several U.S. states, including New York, Virginia, and Washington, are enacting or considering stricter laws to combat aggressive driving amid a 23% rise in traffic fatalities and a 50% increase in pedestrian deaths from 2013 to 2022, according to the CDC. flag New York’s proposed bill would require speed-limiting devices for drivers with 11 or more points or six automated violations in a year, targeting repeat offenders. flag Similar measures aim to address dangerous driving linked to pandemic-era stress and reduced enforcement. flag While some lawmakers resist, citing driver rights, advocates emphasize driving as a privilege requiring accountability. flag Automated enforcement tools are expanding, but legislative progress remains uneven.

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