Several U.S. states are cracking down on drivers caught going more than 100 mph, rolling out new programs and laws aimed at getting extreme speeders off the road. In California, officials have launched a program known as FAST to speed up how those cases are handled.
According to authorities, the FAST program uses upgrades to the state's DMV computer system to automatically forward every citation for going 100 mph or more for review. The goal is to do in a single day what used to take weeks.
Officials say the change allows for an immediate review of the citation, which in turn allows immediate action to be taken if warranted. That review is separate from any court action and can lead to a driver losing their license.
The push is not limited to California. In Virginia, a new measure taking effect in July gives judges the option to order speed limiters installed on the cars of drivers who are convicted of going more than 100 mph.
Other states are moving in a similar direction. A comparable law is set to go into effect in Washington state in 2029, part of a broader effort to rein in the most extreme speeding on the roads.
Taken together, the measures reflect a growing push by officials to hit the brakes on extreme speeding. From faster license reviews to speed-limiting technology, states are testing new tools to deal with drivers who push well past 100 mph.